Profile For Michael Y.

Thank you Guyjax. Now what's a good antenna? I want to get out there.

It's going to depend on the swr's and the type of reflection there is. Those can only be measured with a meter. The lower the swr (standing wave ratio) the better. Mine is 1 and 1.2 that is the swr for channel 1 and channel 40 respectively. About as good as you can get.

Antenna type does not matter so much as long as it gets low swr's. Steel whip of course for better reception.

Never use anything that can with the truck. Seriously. Even run your own power cord to the batteries. And that includes the antenna coax.

What's better the Wilson trucker 2000, 5000 or that Big open air coil by K40?

Thank you Guyjax. Now what's a good antenna? I want to get out there.

If any flatbed guys out there wanna give me some tips on alley docking a flatbed trailer for there cdl test. I would be so happy I'm having a hard time with it.

I drive reefer for prime but I practiced and tested out on a flatbed and pulled alley dock. Alley dock was and still is a pain for me, but I did it and only got 3 points. Just have to practice. If you have an instructor, ask them for points to look for while backing, they help. To me reefer is easier to alley dock cause the walls help to guide you.

I have a CB question as well. Assuming everything is peeked and tuned and mounted correctly, what's best a single or dual antenna setup? I like the looks of a dual setup but will go single if that's best. Also, whats a good antenna? I have seen many with open air coils like the 20,000 watt one from K40. I been looking at those or the Wilson trucker 2000/5000. Need new antennas fast. I could be heard before just have short range both TX and RX. I can hear but cant be heard now. Also by chance is there a CB shop in the Little Rock area?

I finally have net access since coming to Prime. My phone is not very smart, can't access this site from it.

Currently there is a couple week back up on PSD students here. I got here on the 17th and went through the normal first few days of things, drug test, physical and such. I was haveing to wait for my doctor to fax in my record about my recent back surgery and also to sign job requirement forms to allow me to do the job. That took till Friday, but by the end of it I am cleared and have a 2yr DOT card. While out on the pad yesterday watching one of the instructors go through the pre-trip, another instructor asked me and another guy if we were bored, then pulled us off to his truck and allowed us to do a couple backing manuvers. I was going second on each new thing he was having us do. While I was doing the lsat one, it seemed as if every one dissapeared to lunch. The trainer and myself stayed out on the pad talking for a bit. Then he took me out to an area to work on shifting, we did that for a while, then came back to the terminal got himself some fuel and we were going to have dinner. While in line he asked me if id like to roll with him for training, of course I said yes I expected to have to wait at least another week to get a trianer, so I count myself as very lucky not having to wait.

If they are tied up or even drugged it can easily go unnoticed for months. Bathing is not an issue.

Yea... Not for truckers at least.

Trust me brother, it doesnt seem to be an ussue for students either. Some if these folks who im in class with are already getting a headstart.

Working in the receiving department in my previous job, I had a few "fragrant" drivers come in. I know that a daily shower is not always able to be achieved, but at least get one every 2, 3 days tops.

My opinion would be, its best to get yourself 1-2 yrs OTR experience under your belt, then try for an LTL gig.

Since when does "Underground parking" and "18 wheeler" equal a good idea??

My suggestion.... apply to companies. While you are applying and waiting, study the High Road CDL training on here. One you have decided on a company or school then go test about two weeks before you go to school. The reason being, a CDL learner's permit is only good for 6 months in most states. If you do the High Road training on here, you will pass all your test first try. Don't worry about hazmat endorsements. You can not have a hazmat endorsement on a learner's permit.

The HAZMAT part is not totally true, I have mine on a permit in my state, well I mean as far as being able to test for it while testing for permit. I still have to do the TSA and fingerprinting before its completely official, so it would depend on your state. And yes, you can pass the tests first try if you study the High Road Training Program here, I did

I leave for Prime training tomorrow. I hope I'm not sitting long past orientation.

Right now the waiting period is about a week. You will be joing about 100 others this week. We still have about 30 or 40 PSD students waiting on instructors.

If that holds true, I hope I will be ok then.