Swift Academy, Memphis TN
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Congrats Lemmy, been following your diary and was pulling for you. Can't wait to hear how your journey goes from here.
Thanks Jim. Beat of luck to you in your journey. I look forward to hearing all about it.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
I'm back home! Can't wait to hit the pillow...I've been up since 3 am yesterday.
Looks like I'll be going to orientation a week from now and the second chapter begins!
Great!! I know what you went through. I'm there now! I test Wednesday, I'm struggling with shifting, and the skills. The off set, and straight or the only two we know will be required. The other will be the 90 or parallel . Only two days to work on skills. A couple road trips are scheduled. I know one includes u-turns, going north on four lane then u-turn south. Already did three road trips and feel my shifting is awful. Yesterday instructor had us skip from ninth to seventh, then on down to fifth, and back up to ninth, repete to fifth. Wish me luck Wednesday, if I don't pass this, next test is a week later. Only test on Wednesday. Keep us posted!!
Great!! I know what you went through. I'm there now! I test Wednesday, I'm struggling with shifting, and the skills. The off set, and straight or the only two we know will be required. The other will be the 90 or parallel . Only two days to work on skills. A couple road trips are scheduled. I know one includes u-turns, going north on four lane then u-turn south. Already did three road trips and feel my shifting is awful. Yesterday instructor had us skip from ninth to seventh, then on down to fifth, and back up to ninth, repete to fifth. Wish me luck Wednesday, if I don't pass this, next test is a week later. Only test on Wednesday. Keep us posted!!
Good luck on your test! You're actually learning more than I did in regards to shifting...we weren't taught how to skip gears. At least you'll have time to sharpen your skills if you don't pass the first time. I had 3 chances to pass the test, and I tested 3 times in 3 days.
OK, Lemmy, we're waiting for Chapter 2, starting next week. Enjoy the time off.
Don't know if I could have passed with Swift. Got my work cut out for me here. Only seven in our class with four trucks. I only got the truck alone once for the day. That really helped with th 90's. Friday I nailed the 90 twice. It is all about the setup. I seem to get it wrong more than getting it right. I'm afraid I'll get that on test and I'm sure I'll miss it. Only three out of eleven passed two weeks ago, but the rest passed on second try. Only one passed on the first try that got the ninth. A 22 year old! He had his CDL-A with air break and auto restrictions. I've passed coupling/uncoupling, straight back, and pre-trip. On pre-trip I didn't mention, signal light in middle of trailer, and the in cab didn't get air pressure clumped in with oil, amp, and water gage. I sure hope I get a trainer that don't mind going slow. We are scheduled for two night trips, and two road trips that go through OKC, and Tulsa.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
Great!! I know what you went through. I'm there now! I test Wednesday, I'm struggling with shifting, and the skills. The off set, and straight or the only two we know will be required. The other will be the 90 or parallel . Only two days to work on skills. A couple road trips are scheduled. I know one includes u-turns, going north on four lane then u-turn south. Already did three road trips and feel my shifting is awful. Yesterday instructor had us skip from ninth to seventh, then on down to fifth, and back up to ninth, repete to fifth. Wish me luck Wednesday, if I don't pass this, next test is a week later. Only test on Wednesday. Keep us posted!!
Good luck on your test! You're actually learning more than I did in regards to shifting...we weren't taught how to skip gears. At least you'll have time to sharpen your skills if you don't pass the first time. I had 3 chances to pass the test, and I tested 3 times in 3 days.
hey Lemmy! Just rear this entire thread ! Congrats again. Please im excited and ready for my new journey. if you can do I can!
Thanls and keep us updated. i should be starting school next week☺
Congrats on passing your test and stays safe
I'm currently sitting at the Days Inn in Oklahoma City; tomorrow I start orientation at the OKC terminal. Kinda nervousness but I'm also ready to get this show on the road. I'll post an update tomorrow.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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Congrats Lemmy, been following your diary and was pulling for you. Can't wait to hear how your journey goes from here.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated