No Home Base

Duck walking is typically a company requirement. It is not required my the DOT. The companies that do require it often do it to show you can do a thorough pretrip as you have to climb under the trailer to do so. I definitely suggest NOT crawling on your hands and knees in a parking lot. Despite the pavement being hot/cold, many drivers dispose of their waste onto the asphalt....if you know what I mean

My situation is so similar to Serenity. Looking to get started but want to live out of the truck. Really appreciate all the responses from such good people.

The pic is for the Jersey girl !!! I'm from and live in South Jersey.

I will be starting school later this year, but talked to Roehl recruiter because I will be "living" in montana, and they don't recruit out of my area because they don't generate enough business there to guarantee home time.....I like the idea of no home base tho....so not sure what to do, even though Jim Palmer is my #1 choice currently.

Serenity, at Prime there are two tests. Your physical which consists of drug test, eye test, blood pressure, etc. Like your annual physical at your doctor. That’s for your DOT physical card.

Then there’s the agility test, climb up a couple of rungs on a ladder, lifting weights in a milk carton using proper lifting techniques. Just basic things.

If you would like to get an idea of what the pretrip consists of, in the training section there’s a great pdf that Daniel put together. Also, search for Apex driving school pretrip on YouTube which is a step by step guide of the speeches for each part but also their locations.

If you focus on this early before committing to whatever driving training program you decide to go after, you’ll be able to focus on other areas of your training.

Good luck! Oh & remember, Texas, Florida, Tennessee & Oregon are some states that don’t collect state & local income taxes, that I’m aware of. I use a UPS store box as my residence in Florida.

My situation is so similar to Serenity. Looking to get started but want to live out of the truck. Really appreciate all the responses from such good people.

The pic is for the Jersey girl !!! I'm from and live in South Jersey.

Hey there!!! Great ride! lol

Thanks Rainy. The car is a big consideration. If I commit to the lifestyle, is it worth keeping the car ? Can I be successful on the road for extended time ? Have to get my affairs in order first before I decide but I really am leaning towards doing it.

Thanks Rainy. The car is a big consideration. If I commit to the lifestyle, is it worth keeping the car ? Can I be successful on the road for extended time ? Have to get my affairs in order first before I decide but I really am leaning towards doing it.

mine just sat and depreciated. it saddened me no one was enjoying it. my dad and brother drove it on occassion and maintained it, but it sucked. then my bro hit a deer which ended up lowering the worth due to carfax.

it was paid off though. i got a $250 per month storage locker for it...but then life happened and a family member needed the locker so the car came out. seriously, i drove it less than 10 times in 2 years. what was the point?

Now all my debts are paid and by next year i could pay for one in cash if i wanted.

Your success on the road depends on you and your attitude. im out here...making good money. you can too.

Serenity, at Prime there are two tests. Your physical which consists of drug test, eye test, blood pressure, etc. Like your annual physical at your doctor. That’s for your DOT physical card.

Then there’s the agility test, climb up a couple of rungs on a ladder, lifting weights in a milk carton using proper lifting techniques. Just basic things.

If you would like to get an idea of what the pretrip consists of, in the training section there’s a great pdf that Daniel put together. Also, search for Apex driving school pretrip on YouTube which is a step by step guide of the speeches for each part but also their locations.

If you focus on this early before committing to whatever driving training program you decide to go after, you’ll be able to focus on other areas of your training.

Good luck! Oh & remember, Texas, Florida, Tennessee & Oregon are some states that don’t collect state & local income taxes, that I’m aware of. I use a UPS store box as my residence in Florida.

Thank you very much for this information! I like to prepare as much as possible, especially with something like this since they'll be flinging me through school so fast, I won't have time to think. The more I know before going in, the better. I'm going to be nervous enough the very first time they tell me to get in the driver's seat. If I can have all of this other stuff down, like know the parts of the truck, that pre-trip inspection inside and out, know that I can ace that test for CDL , and know this physical stuff, that will be so much that I don't have to worry about remembering when I'm sitting there with my hands on that steering wheel for the first time being told to "drive".

Duck walking is typically a company requirement. It is not required my the DOT. The companies that do require it often do it to show you can do a thorough pretrip as you have to climb under the trailer to do so. I definitely suggest NOT crawling on your hands and knees in a parking lot. Despite the pavement being hot/cold, many drivers dispose of their waste onto the asphalt....if you know what I mean

Yeah...I've heard stories. The first thing I'm buying is a pair of gloves.

Serenity wants to make a purchase:

Yeah...I've heard stories. The first thing I'm buying is a pair of gloves

Buy a work pair and a special pair for fueling with a neoprene/rubber coated palm and finger area. Diesel is noxious...

Harbor Freight is my goto glove market.