THAT'S A COOL FEELING!
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Walking into CDL orientation and finding that a former customer was the teacher was pretty cool.
Funny how that works! I am betting you had a good relationship with that prior customer! How's your quest coming along, anyway? Still in school?
My quest for CDL training is coming to an end, thanks for asking. I start class at the end of Oct. And yes I did have a good relationship with him and his dog. He often come in with his kids to wash their mutt.
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.
Anytime I can back my trailer into a tough spot first try with no pull ups! That still gives me good feeling
Anytime I can back my trailer into a tough spot first try with no pull ups! That still gives me good feeling
Lol, the best!
Thanks everyone for your stories! It's nice to hear about things that make us feel good out on the road, and to be able to laugh at the things that don't.
I've been sitting at a receiver for four and a half hours... Not a cool feeling. But, knowing you all are out there putting in the effort is rewarding, and reminds me that there's more days ahead of cool and embarrassing moments. All worth it.
Be safe! Look out for "the other guy," check your mirrors, and don't forget to open the doors before you bump the dock. And, if you do, don't sweat it! That's one story we can all share. And having it in common is a cool feeling!
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
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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.