Third Time's The Charm!

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Johan Broad's Comment
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I began my CDL training at the end of August 2017. I was supposed to test for my CDL on January 3rd. I got through the pre-trip with nor problems. I got through the Straight-Line and Offset backing test, but screwed up the Alley Dock.

I re-tested on the 19th, again I messed up the alley dock.

Today, I made it. I finished the Range maneuvers and Road test.

The examiner said it wasn't the worst road test he'd been through, bit not the best either.

I don't care, I PASSED!smile.gif

I have to pick up my Packet for the DMV on Tuesday, then go to the DMV and get a new photo and my paper license. My hardcopy should arrive in the mail while I'm in training.

I feel good, and I am so glad I don't have to do the walk of shame again!

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.

Dm:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.

DMV:

Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
Simon D. (Grandpa)'s Comment
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Congratulations! Great feeling, isnt It?

Cheers,

Simon
PackRat's Comment
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That's great to read! Congratulations!dancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gif
PJ's Comment
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Congrats!!! No matter how long you do this there will be those days backing is a challenge.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Kevin L.'s Comment
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Congratulations, now you have the means to begin the lifelong journey of becomming the best driver you can be. Keep up the good work and strive to improve. Be safe and take your time G.O.A.L.
LDRSHIP's Comment
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We all have days where backing is a challenge. I feel I am fairly decent at backing. However I remember my worst day clearly. There are 2 PFG warehouses in Lebanon, TN. About a mile apart. Instead of delivering to the main warehouse, my delivery went to the specialized warehouse. This was around my 10th month of driving mark. I couldn't get it the hole. I struggled for nearly 45 mins, before I gave up and had the yard dog put it in the dock for me. By this time the yard dog had joined in watching me for the last 15 mins. He was just waiting for me to give up. It was the first and only time I have ever had to throw in the white flag. It was truly a humbling and humiliating experience.
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