Profile For Tony G.

Hello truckers,

I have had my class A CDL for about 3 years now. I learned how to drive and took my test in a standard transmission. However, I have been driving a straight truck and automatic transmission for the majority of that time. Can anyone just give me a good rundown on starting/stopping and shifting gears up/down using a stick shift. It would be greatly appreciated.

Ah good, I was hoping that was the case. Glad we could help. Good luck!

Thanks! Good luck to you as well.

$750? now that's a steal of a deal! That would only cover a 1/2 day up here. I do have my doubts about if what you would be paying for would properly prepare you. Seriously.........I hope you are not intending to take a "refresher course"

Well the total course cost about $3,680 or something like that. It's a 6 week course. But I qualify for grants so I only have to pay $750. It's at a local college. ( Amarillo College )

Well thank you all for your advice. I really do appreciate it. I have never driven a tractor before. The biggest thing I've ever driven would be a 26' uhal. I understand why I should wait until I go to school in order to get the practice. I just would've liked to get it over with sooner. I guess just going to school would be cheaper. I only have to pay $750 for the class. I'll just wait for the next class to start and get trained. Once again thanks for the advice.

There are places that let you rent a truck for your test but without going through an accredited CDL school it might be hard to find a company that will hire you on.

Thanks! Would you happen to know any of the companies names that offers the truck rentals? I am planning on going to a local college that offers classes. It's just that I really would like to get it out of the way before I'm able to attend the class.

I was wondering if there is away I could rent a tractor and trailer to do my driving test. I live in Amarillo, TX. I have my permit and am just waiting on my physical to complete my general knowledge, air brakes, and pre-trip written tests.