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Practice “dry” shifting in your room. Use a pillow or something to simulate a clutch and hold a bottle of water in your hand. Clutch-shift-clutch and work on your pattern and timing. Also, throw in a rev for your downshifting. I’ve driven a sports car for the last 10yrs or more and you’re absolutely right, it’s nowhere near the same!

Who is your instructor? I had an absolute blast up there man, no lie. Lot of hard work and mentally exhausting days but worth every second of it. When you’re end of week 3-beginning week 4 you’ll see the week 1 students and as tempting as it is to make fun of them, remember you were that guy lol. It’s a learning experience but it can be enjoyable.

Listen, focus on what the instructors teach. Fast paced is a good way of saying it basically. Be professional, ask questions, and don’t party in the hotel (or anywhere for that matter.)

I just rolled into Marshfield for training. any tips?

Old School,

Thank you for the links! Checking them out as we speak. Very helpful, need to minimize the things I take but make sure I’m set up for success till I get into my own rig.

Bruce,

Awesome recommendation on the cooler, never occurred to me. I’ll definitely be asking, can’t be eating truck stop food every day lol. Appreciate all of your input, can’t wait to get the wheels turning!

Just wrapped up my CDL training with Roehl and will be heading on the road next week for 2-3wks with my trainer. Any advice from the pros and/or OTR trainers on what to bring and expect would be fantastic!

Thanks! I’ll make a post in the main section then. I will be in their Midwest Regional Van division.

Just wrapped up my CDL training and will be heading on the road next week for 2-3wks with my trainer. Any advice from the pros and/or OTR trainers on what to bring and expect would be fantastic!

Hey everyone! Making the trip up to Marshfield to begin my CDL training with Roehl on March 11. Looking forward to getting going and talking with some folks here. Any input and advice is always welcome, I’m all about learning and working to perfect my craft.

Any recommendations as to what to expect from Roehl would be awesome! They seem solid, I’ve had some good discussions with the recruiters and I’m excited to join the company.