Comments By Jason T.

Take your time read the question several times before answering too

Would like to know about this company too they are my back up the plan being that I have A permit now I don't wanna do all the written test Again...

To me the tanker endorsement was the easiest lol

Well I got some good news today yesterday was a bad news day I had a construction company to call me today said they would help me get my class A if I drive a loboy for them..

Sorry bout the typeo don't know how to edit it

When you grind usely you drop Rpms or you pick them up depending on the road all ways know what gear your phone in I usely rev up put in gear or back back to the gear I left

When you grind usely you drop Rpms or you pick them up depending on the road all ways know what gear your phone in I usely rev up put in gear or back back to the gear I left

After all talking to my company they turned me down due to not having enough trucks so now I'm have go on the road to get my class A cdl which I really don't wanna deal with the nightmares of otr and getting loads and home time... I want regional they don't wanna give me it...I don't wanna deal with school room work when I have been driving for 10 years I know there's a difference in straight truck and combination just really didn't want to get into that part....

I pass the combination and tanker test just this Friday it was pretty easy here in Alabama you can miss up to 5 but they are similar to the practice test most have the skip option

Thanks yeah I shortcut I have no desire to go Otr I will know something by tomorrow on my traning i know there's going to be challenges on pulling a trailer I was teach by a old timer he said if you can drive a ready mix truck you can drive anything later on he trained me to drive a twin stick b model Mack lol

Ok, now it makes a bit more sense. The job is there, that's good. My assumption is you have no desire to go OTR. Also really good you have conquered shifting multi-range transmissions and definitely can handle the weight. The wagon trailing your tractor is your challenge.

I still think someone with experience at your current employer at the very least, should provide you with significant instruction and work with you as you practice. Further, they should also continue observational & supervised road training before turning you loose on your own, solo.

Also suggest studying pre-trip in the High Road Training Program to familiarize yourself with inspecting a combination vehicle. Pre-trip will be part of your exam, gotta know it cold.

I suggest asking them to acknowledge and explain how they will be training you before and after getting your class A. I know I sound like an old stick-in-the-mud, but I have seen several examples of exactly what you are attempting to accomplish, short-cutting training only to fail miserably. Trying to help you avoid that.

Good luck Jason. Keep us posted if you can.

I drive a 6 axle ready mix concrete truck 9 10 13 speeds. The company I work for has a tanker division I plan on going into I make 18.75 hour now I'll make 2$ more when I get A license why I done it

Welcome Jason. Without knowing much of anything, my initial pointer is to get some training in a tractor trailer, if at all possible formal training.

Otherwise:

How do you intend to practice?

What will you take your test in?

As a class A permit holder you will need a valid class A driver in the passenger chair as you practice and drive, do you have one?

What type of truck are you currently driving (axles, trans, GVW)?

Do you have a class A job already lined up?

The route you are taking is atypical to what is recommended and may not help you achieve the desired result.

The reason I asked those questions, operating a straight truck, even a class 7 tri-axle is not the same as 72 foot tractor and trailer combination. Unless you have a job lined up, getting a job requiring a class A CDL may prove difficult without some formal training, typically 160 hours before taking the road and yard skills test. Even then your future employer may require 4-6 weeks of additional road training with an instructor before going solo.

I could continue but without more information on what you want it may not be applicable.