Charlotte Truck Driver Training School...

Day 1...

Anyone who's ever been in the military would have had a weird sense of deja vu had they been along side me today. Bursts of seemingly endless paperwork followed by stretches of just sort of sitting there wondering what was going to happen next.

There was a "oh crap" moment when they handed us our bible and I noticed printed right there on the cover...rather prominently...the following phrase. Updated Monthly. Got me to wondering if I'd ever be able to keep up with the obviously fluid nature of the federal regulations, but I figure if everyone else can, so could I.

Took three tests, aced them all. Then I amused all the instructors by asking when we'd actually get to hop in a truck and start working on our backing as a whole crew of others were doing. Next Monday they said between chuckles. Found out later the instructors run a little pool amongst themselves to see who can guess closest to the time that some nimrod will get the cart before the horse. Glad I could help.

Recruiters will be in Wednesday and Thursday, mostly for the two classes in front of me but I was told to expect to get the pitch from a few of them anyway. Again, military experience will stand me in good stead for I know exactly how to tell if a recruiter is lying. Very simple...his/her lips are moving. Anyone who has served knows exactly what I'm talking about.

Got my paperwork/homework to complete this week so I can get my CDL LP so I'm about to get started on that.

Until tomorrow.

Good luck. When you pass Ryerson, know they pay very well. I know one of their drivers.

Days 2, 3 and 4.

Very busy. A lot of work in a very short time. Just finished my 162 question notebook test so I can get my CLP next Friday. Had to have the test complete by Wednesday but I'm trying to stay ahead of the game.

Have put out about a dozen online apps and am now wishing I had waited a little bit...dang recruiters are blowing me up nonstop from 7am to 6pm.

Lost one of my classmates Thursday...hot **** test.

More later.

Good luck. When you pass Ryerson, know they pay very well. I know one of their drivers.

Got a good look at them Thursday while a dang train sat blocking Rozelles Ferry Road forever. Nice looking equipment.

Yes had to pick up from them one day and that train stopped me from making a left out of there and I was in an F-150. Good luck with the class and keep us posted.