Graduated Friday And Passed CDL A Test On Saturday.
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Congrats Bad Bob! I am in Jacksonville thinking about the NTI in Orange Park or the Green Cove location. I've been told great things about both. How are the instructors at the Green Cove location?
Hello Amber:
I have no complaints at all about the Instructors at NTI. That being said, it was not easy. The hours are long and you'll have to absorb a whole lot of information as well as getting down the backing and shifting real quick. It's not easy but you can do it. Take a look at the two training diaries I did. Both start with "56 and Starting over." I won't name the first school except in private messages because they did refund my money. The second was NTI. So I do know the difference between good and bad schools. Yes, I would highly recommend National Training inc. Truck Driving School. Also, definitely do The High Road Online CDL Training Program that is offered for free at this website. By the time you are done you will be extremely prepared to pass any tests that come up in school and you'll breeze through all the tests you need to take to get your driving permit. I wish you good luck. Truck Driving is a career that demands a strong will and perseverance. Chase your dreams and never give up and you cannot fail.
Sincerely
Bad Bob
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
BB
I'd like to find out about the books you wrote. I'm a big reader so I may want to read them. Talked to Zena today and she sent me the info on what to bring to orientation. I'm hoping to go about the third week of April if all goes well. Do you know when you will be starting. Would be nice if it was about the same time. I am really pumped about going back over the road. Last time I hit 42 states and really enjoyed it.
Take care and be safe
Sam
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Congratulations! I to just passed my test. I don't know how, but I did. I was a bundle of nerves. Good Luck and maybe I will see you on the road.
BB
I'd like to find out about the books you wrote. I'm a big reader so I may want to read them. Talked to Zena today and she sent me the info on what to bring to orientation. I'm hoping to go about the third week of April if all goes well. Do you know when you will be starting. Would be nice if it was about the same time. I am really pumped about going back over the road. Last time I hit 42 states and really enjoyed it.
Take care and be safe Sam
Good Morning Sam:
I'll send you a private message with a link to the Amazon page that lists all of them. What I write is not for the faint of heart. That's it about the books for now. I start orientation on Tuesday the 29th. Me and my wife are now in a Pensacola hotel relatively close to the terminal. We stopped in and met the people there. They seem like a laid back bunch and I really like that. If you go to work for them we probably will meet up after awhile. Yeah, I do think this is going to be a very good move. Have a great day.
Bad Bob
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Congratulations! I to just passed my test. I don't know how, but I did. I was a bundle of nerves. Good Luck and maybe I will see you on the road.
Hello Lynn:
A big CONGRATULATIONS!!! goes out to you. You deserve it. Getting into the trucking profession is a whole lot harder than it was the first time I did it around 28 years ago. You have every right to feel proud of the accomplishment of getting your CDL 'A'. You have proven that you have the skills to be a professional driver of some of the largest vehicles on the road. Now, go gettem!!!
Have a Great Day!
Bad Bob
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
BB
Took my driving test today and everything went great. Looks like I'll try to get to orientation about the middle of next month. How did it go for you today. Any feedback about the process would be appreciated Good luck and safe driving
Sam
Congrats. Will be there myself in about 4 weeks! I hope...
BB
Took my driving test today and everything went great. Looks like I'll try to get to orientation about the middle of next month. How did it go for you today. Any feedback about the process would be appreciated Good luck and safe driving
Sam
Congrats. Will be there myself in about 4 weeks! I hope...
Hey Sam & Dixie:
Orientation is going great. The skills test (backing) was no problem. The road test, was no problem. (I consider my shifting to be really rough.) Mostly it's just paperwork and watching some safety videos. The people here are really nice and supportive. I'm not sure why but I seem to have a bit of a case of nerves anytime I do any testing for driving. Here (at May) he was just like, "Don't worry about it. You're just getting your feet wet. You'll be past that in no time and you'll do great." I really do believe this is going to be a great company to work for. Since me and my wife are setting up a new apartment in Pensacola I won't be going out with a trainer until at least Monday. That's at my request. This company does try to work with their drivers as much as they can. I'm just going to work as hard as I can, do the job as well as I can and I have no doubt I will do well here. Yes, this is a good place to be.
Take Care Be Safe Bad Bob
Hey BadBob, meant to reply to this a while ago...congratulations! Best of luck at May.
Safe Travels.
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Congrats Bad Bob! I am in Jacksonville thinking about the NTI in Orange Park or the Green Cove location. I've been told great things about both. How are the instructors at the Green Cove location?