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Keep in mind regional may not be what you think it is. My ex was regional which meant east of Denver. So NJ to FL to TX. He got home every other weekend. which still only came to 4 days per month.

Be sure to ask what regional means and how often you get home. Roehl has great home time options, but remember if you stay out a week and are home a week, you are only working 6 months a year. Not great for the wallet.

Also, many companies have retention incentives for insurance. After year 1 my insurance was cut nearly in half Ask about it.

Ok.... I took the school’s test and got a 97 on maneuvers. Nicked a cone on the lane change... but the alley dock I got. Still need to make sure I have a good supply of pull ups on my state test in case I get blind side parallel... don’t have that one mastered yet. Need some practice on downshifting and right turns, narrow ones I still get really close to or hit the curbs.

Ok.... I took the school’s test and got a 97 on maneuvers. Nicked a cone on the lane change... but the alley dock I got. Still need to make sure I have a good supply of pull ups on my state test in case I get blind side parallel... don’t have that one mastered yet. Need some practice on downshifting and right turns, narrow ones I still get really close to or hit the curbs.

The examiners can be pretty lenient about downshifting, but don't hit a curb! Automatic fail. Go slow and carefully.

Ok.... I took the school’s test and got a 97 on maneuvers. Nicked a cone on the lane change... but the alley dock I got. Still need to make sure I have a good supply of pull ups on my state test in case I get blind side parallel... don’t have that one mastered yet. Need some practice on downshifting and right turns, narrow ones I still get really close to or hit the curbs.

Don't sweat it. I had all the same issues. I was scared to downshift and now I'll drop from 10th to 5th with no problems. I had all of the same problems you are and on some days I still do. Just stop and think about what you're doing and what you want the trailer to do.

Thanks again guys and gals. Really excited to take the test.

Good luck to you...!

Deep breath.

As of Tuesday, I now have a Class A CDL with all endorsements! I’ve applied at 3 places. It was down to 2, but someone in my class told me about a local position that seems really good. Home daily, Monday through Friday, 10 hours a day, great insurance... and paying about the same as the other two regional jobs with not-as-good insurance.

Congratulations!

Local job has a greater number of opportunities to have accidents or other rookie mistakes. Sounds like your mind is set on trying this, so be aware at all times.

Ok... today was my last day at Lowe’s. I will be in Orientation starting Wednesday at Sewell Motor Express out of Wilmington, OH. My Little brother got His CDL in March of this year and they’ve already bumped him up to $0.51 a mile and he’s a trainer. But he’s naturally good at anything to do with vehicles. So I know what to expect. He’s almost always home by Saturday morning. Sometimes takes his reset on the road But not often.

Congratulations and good luck remember local work can be very difficult take your time and GOAL as much as needed

My Little brother got His CDL in March of this year and they’ve already bumped him up to $0.51 a mile and he’s a trainer

Sorry not a fan of this he doesn't not have enough experience to be training yet imo