And School Is OVER!!!
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Oh and a few of us that passed our tests yesterday got to go out in the truck today and get to drive without double clutching.... Float baby, just float!!!
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Oh and a few of us that passed our tests yesterday got to go out in the truck today and get to drive without double clutching.... Float baby, just float!!!
Lol, my otr trainer banned me from floating. I was off just a bit going into to ninth and BANG! He was like "Umm, start double clutching please." Ok, his truck, his rules.
OTR:
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.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Caution: you are about to enter the School of Hard Knocks!!
Congrats and good luck!!
Congrats, the time is nigh for me too. I bought the laminated version for backup purposes, it is pretty informative. Hope everything goes well!
CONGRATS! I'm almost there myself. Good luck with Werner!
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They presented us with Motor Carrier Rand Atlas' as our parting gift. A nice $49.95 Road Atlas! LOL Funny thing is I can read an atlas for hours even if I'm not planning a trip! :P
I went to the DMV today and exited $82 lighter in the wallet but with a nice new card with a nice new picture on it on my wallet.
So I've got 8 days until I have to report for orientation at Werner on the 27th. I'll be getting my supplies together until then. Suggestions?
One of the deciding factors for Me selecting Werner was that they agreed to get me home for an event I have to work/attend June 4-7. Which-as it turns out will be right about the 1/2 way point for my 8 weeks of training. I'm pretty stoked that I'll be able to have that break and run by my house (I'll actually be at the event and staying in a hotel near my house for that break).
So, there it is. I STILL can't believe I've made it this far! :)
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.