Comments By David Z.

Thanks everyone I’ll stay positive and see how it goes

Nah man not just that , recruiters attitude changes when you sign that contract and hearing people saying they are making 5-600 a week is pretty scary . I looked at the good and the bad before I came but some of the bad I’m starting to see now

Let me guess........you're afraid you've chosen the wrong company because there's a bunch of disgruntled curmudgeons sharing horror stories and warning everyone that the company sucks, right?

Nothing is going on yet , but I have a feeling I made a mistake lol got my cdl today

Is this possible ? To have a contract bought out ? If so which company’s ?

Thank you , and I don’t have hearing aides yet . 6k I do not have

Anyone that got there dot physical through CRST ? Was the whisper test performed? If so how was it done ? Simply raise your hand or repeat the words ? I was approved with them but I don’t want to get sent back for failing a hearing test .

Ok so I found out last night the whisper test you are not required by rule to understand what the whisper is just hear it ! When I originally took it 5 years ago they made me repeat it now I’m finding out I could have challenged this ! All they are looking for is to test your senses this is coming from someone who was trained to do them he says you can’t fail it now it’s making sense as to why only deaf have waivers can anyone else confirm this ? I wish I had this info 5 years ago and not given up On my dream. Got my permit today now for the dot card! Hopefully this helps someone else

Thanks man , and thank you For your service . I’m the same way it’s the lower pitch I can’t hear mild to moderate in both ears since I was a kid . A few people mentioned the dr didn’t check the hearing I will taking the test there and see what happens I guess .

Hi David, what I'm about to tell you is strictly my experience to date.

My hearing is absolute dog s!@#. And has been for most of my adult life. The last audiometric hearing test I passed was my pre-military physical exam. Never and will never pass one again. Gun shots and mortars took a nasty toll on my hearing.

Now, with that said I have taken 3 DOT physicals since. 1 initial other 2 renewals. The first one I took was for Schneider. I can't remember if I took the whisper. But went in the booth, Failed Doc asked me a few questions about it and signed off. Schneider never asked about it.

As far as the other 2 they were the whisper test. And like Rick said, they are subjective. The VA gave me hearings but they simply don't help. I really don't need them anyways. I only have issues with people who have a lower pitch voice.

Love it

So I have incidentally come up with a student driver catch phrase of sorts. Not as snazzy as "Watch your wagon", but I think it works.

I keep telling my student to exaggerate things: Turns) make them wide - exaggerate the turn.

Stopping) begin braking before you think it's time to brake - exaggerate the braking distance.

Changing Lanes) Look at all your mirrors - exaggerate the time it takes to make sure you can safely switch lanes.

Pull-ups while backing) If you think you need 10 feet, take 20 (if space is available) - exaggerate the distance you pull up.

And of course when my student is talking to his wife - exaggerate how awesome your instructor is!

So yes, exaggeration is the key to graduation. Can you think of any other lessons that fit the phrase?

Hello , I recently applied to a few places having a 15 year old felony for burglary CRST sent it up for review I was approved . Problem is I have a lot more on my record all most recent being 9 years old . Receiving stolen property, dui , criminal trespass doesn’t look to good I didn’t disclose everything just the most serious reason being it’s a lot of little charges again my record is clear for 9 years I had a drug problem when I was younger . I operated my own business for the last 7 years I’m a changed man that is why it is so embarrassing to bring all this up . My question is when he sends this back up for review is it going to be bad that I didn’t include it all ? I talked with cdi today and told them everything she says she don’t see it being an issue with my employment history and the record being so old . How do you handle this situation in the future?

Thanks man , and thank you For your service . I’m the same way it’s the lower pitch I can’t hear mild to moderate in both ears since I was a kid . A few people mentioned the dr didn’t check the hearing I will taking the test there and see what happens I guess .

Hi David, what I'm about to tell you is strictly my experience to date.

My hearing is absolute dog s!@#. And has been for most of my adult life. The last audiometric hearing test I passed was my pre-military physical exam. Never and will never pass one again. Gun shots and mortars took a nasty toll on my hearing.

Now, with that said I have taken 3 DOT physicals since. 1 initial other 2 renewals. The first one I took was for Schneider. I can't remember if I took the whisper. But went in the booth, Failed Doc asked me a few questions about it and signed off. Schneider never asked about it.

As far as the other 2 they were the whisper test. And like Rick said, they are subjective. The VA gave me hearings but they simply don't help. I really don't need them anyways. I only have issues with people who have a lower pitch voice.