Profile For Chris W.

I recently (Wednesday 9-3) applied for my HazMat endorsement. Went to the collection center and they took my fingerprints. Friday (9-5), I got on TSA's website to check the status of my application and it said a letter was mailed to me regarding my application. Do I need to be concerned? Do they always act so quickly?

Kinda what I thought. thank you

Yes, Daniel, I know. just have to have a little mystery in my profile. good to hear from you. it's been a few months, but the time seems to fly by lately. any thoughts on the " lease purchase " plans that some trucking companies offer?

just wanted to very quickly say hi to everyone. wanted to thank Brett and everyone else who helped me get through all of the anxieties of taking the driving test, which I passed. no better feeling than being able to hop in the cab and go....SOLO. much love and many thanks to all. will try a little harder to keep in touch

I was told by a couple of drivers that the tractor is still a commercial vehicle and therefore I have to keep it at 55

Driving bobtail in a 2 axle tractor, is the speed limit 65 m ph or do I have to obey the 3 or more axle speed of 55 mph? I've asked several people and get different answers.

I'm pretty stoked about it. Going to a 3 day heavy training class this month. I'll be driving a beautiful KW with a 13 speed Fuller. Can't wait.

I'm just aware of the reputation tow truck drivers have because of the actions of a few

Just wanted to say hi to everyone and give an update. I have made my career choice. My rig is going to be a beautiful 45' 45,000 lb. tow truck. Now before you start grimacing like you just bit a turd, please let me explain. I will be facing the same challenges as you do, navigating that beast through city streets and dealing with not-so-understanding drivers, but I'm doing it with somebody's 70 ft.+ rig attached to my already cumbersome rig. But know that there will be someone out there looking out for you should you need help. And please don't look upon me with disgust in my choice of careers. It will just give me a better understanding of the whole concept of trucking, as I will see it from both sides. Much love and respect to all.

Hello everyone my drive test is tomorrow. Just wanted to thank everybody for the information and encouragement I have received from this forum. I'm still nervous, but I've got a handle on it thanks to you. Wish me luck and pray for me...HARD. Will let you know what happens tomorrow.