Posted: 10 years, 3 months ago
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No, that was part of school process, 2 weekends were classroom going through drivers manual then you go get you permit. I already had my class B so I only had to take the combinations test. But most have take that plus General Knowledge, and Air Brakes. While I was there I took the tankers, doubles triples, plus a few weeks later I took Hazmat I already had Passenger and School Bus, so now I have every endorsement. They weren't required but better to get them now than later. I did the weekends because I still was working it was good for me in my situation but if I would recommend doing the 3 week course if possible get it over and move on if you can.
Are you going to a private school, technical school or company sponsored school? Good luck in school!!
Posted: 10 years, 3 months ago
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Finished Up 8 weekends of CDL School today. Going Thursday to DDS to test. Our truck the brake lights quit working on trailer and the steering shaft has bad squeak in it, so concerned they will switch trucks on us Thursday, sure hope not. I will post Thursday the outcome of test.
Posted: 10 years, 3 months ago
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Beginning Company Sponsored Training with Roehl
PJ, sorry I hadn't read this post before I read Richard's sounds like everything thing is going great. Knowing that you already have a truck assigned to you is a great feeling I'm sure. Can't wait to hear about your first load as a rookie driver.
Posted: 10 years, 3 months ago
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Starting orientation with Schneider National
Congrats Richard. I just finished my OTR and test out in the morning. Mine was fast and furious, but you will do fine.....Keep up the great work sir!!!!
Congratulations to you also PJ, keep us posted on your time on the road also. Have a good Christmas.
Posted: 10 years, 3 months ago
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Starting orientation with Schneider National
Great Richard, good to hear that everything is going well. Your OTR are you going to be going coast to coast or just regional? When you finished with your trainer do you know what terminal location you will working out of? This is my last weekend of school going to take test at DDS on Thursday. I put my resignation in this past Monday with the school transportation it made me realize that all this is really beginning to happen , in less than a month I will be in Wisconsin starting my orientation and training. I can't wait to hear about your experiences with your driver trainer and what it's like to be on the road. If you get home for Christmas send me a PM and maybe we can get together if not hope you have a good Christmas.
Posted: 10 years, 3 months ago
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Starting orientation with Schneider National
Is anyone reading this? Shall I continue?
You better believe I'm reading this Richard I can't wait every morning to read about your previous day, so keep it coming.
Posted: 10 years, 4 months ago
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Hey Danny! I'm down here in Acworth, getting ready to start the CDL course at Chattahoochee Tech on January 6. I agree, Brett's done an AMAZING job with this website and it has proven to be INVALUABLE in preparing me for the new world I'm (nervously) about to jump into!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of y'all! For those that can't make it home, my thoughts are with you.
Hey Gary good to hear from another Georgia boy, good luck in school I had a friend who went to Chattaoochee Tech she is driving for Crete Carriers. I looked at going there and would have been a little cheaper but I would have to have quit my job couldn't afford to do that. I believe the tech school is the best way it looks it's a little more through than the private schools. So good luck and will look forward to hearing from you as you go.
Posted: 10 years, 4 months ago
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Starting orientation with Schneider National
Good luck Richard will be looking forward to hearing about orientation.
Posted: 10 years, 4 months ago
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Just wanted to say to all those of you on Trucking Truth I wish you a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. Some of you probably won't be home I pray that you be safe and have a wonderful day also. This website with all of its contributors has been a GPS for me in all my research and my journey thus far into the world of truck driving. I have come to get know someone personally through this website, Richard from Marietta; Hey Richard enjoyed having lunch with you this past Monday and you letting me ask a multitude of questions about the test at DDS it really made me feel calm and sure that I could past the test. I wish you the best as you begin your journey with Schnieder Tanker and I hope we all will be hearing updates on your orientation and training with them. Thanks to all you experienced drivers who have answered my sometimes stupid questions or just my questions of curiosity I appreciate it very much. I also enjoy all the articles I get weekly from Brett on the different aspects of trucking. Most nights I wake up at around 1 or 2 and I always come to Trucking Truth to read when I can't sleep. I can't wait to finish up CDL School and get started with H O Wolding in January, I am looking forward to beginning a new chapter in my life and see where it takes me and I hope as I am traveling in the future I will have the opportunity to meet many of you on the road.
Have a Great Thanksgiving all!!!
Posted: 10 years, 3 months ago
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CDL School Done
I know how it is, trying manage your funds while trying to change careers is a balancing act I have been purchasing a few things along that I knew I would need to get started with and trying to do these things without building a large debt. So far it's ok and I believe I can get through orientation and training ok until I start making a regular check.I'm thankful that I could keep working up until this week. This Friday is my last day so I will get my Dec check and still will get another in January. Good luck will be waiting to hear about your journey.
By the way thanks Brett will keep you posted.