Trucking Nightmares?

I woke up in the sleeper a few times with the truck idling and thought I was in the middle of backing when I fell asleep. I was freaked out and couldn't figure out how I ended up in the sleeper.

G-town the first time I locked my keys in my truck, another Swiftie showed me you can keep them in the fuse box in a Cascadia. I can't lock myself out anymore unless someone takes my spare key out of the fuse box.

I woke up in the sleeper a few times with the truck idling and thought I was in the middle of backing when I fell asleep. I was freaked out and couldn't figure out how I ended up in the sleeper.

G-town the first time I locked my keys in my truck, another Swiftie showed me you can keep them in the fuse box in a Cascadia. I can't lock myself out anymore unless someone takes my spare key out of the fuse box.

Thanks Paul, I knew about the fuse box. Call me quirky, prefer to have it in my pocket.

G-Town, you are going to be in a predicament when you do actually lock yourself out and you're in your boxers. Your pants will be in the truck, along with your key!

G-Town, you are going to be in a predicament when you do actually lock yourself out and you're in your boxers. Your pants will be in the truck, along with your key!

I woke up in the sleeper a few times with the truck idling and thought I was in the middle of backing when I fell asleep. I was freaked out and couldn't figure out how I ended up in the sleeper.

G-town the first time I locked my keys in my truck, another Swiftie showed me you can keep them in the fuse box in a Cascadia. I can't lock myself out anymore unless someone takes my spare key out of the fuse box.

Thanks Paul, I knew about the fuse box. Call me quirky, prefer to have it in my pocket.

Whatever works for you. I used to do that, but I locked myself out when I forgot to put the spare key in my pocket. The fuse box is for extremely forgetful people like me haha

Instead of a spare key, Gtown needs an extra pair of pants hidden under the hood.

Don't have CDL yet - I am considering a local trucking school as well as company paid training school. I'm 53, married, mortgage, 2 grown independent kids, and on information overload! This is an awesome site (trucking truth). Been very helpful, but I would like some informed guidance.

Instead of a spare key, Gtown needs an extra pair of pants hidden under the hood.

G-Town, you are going to be in a predicament when you do actually lock yourself out and you're in your boxers. Your pants will be in the truck, along with your key!

It's rare when I am at a loss for words...I knew when I hit send, somebody would point out the err of my ways. Its okay though I frequently laugh at myself, it's easy.

Fortunately haven't locked myself out since Bloomsburg.

Rob joins in the fun:

Instead of a spare key, Gtown needs an extra pair of pants hidden under the hood.

Truck drivers and comedy; like hand in glove!

John F. got lost in the fray:

Don't have CDL yet - I am considering a local trucking school as well as company paid training school. I'm 53, married, mortgage, 2 grown independent kids, and on information overload! This is an awesome site (trucking truth). Been very helpful, but I would like some informed guidance.

Welcome John F. I didn't notice this during the parade of comedic replies. Information overload, happens a lot. So first off, its always best to start in the beginning. Whenever someone writes a post like yours were recommend the following:

• Truck Driver's Career Guide
• Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
• High Road Training Program

All three of these links will help you to have a realistic set of expectations, establish a good base of knowledge and the Highroad Training program will significantly improve your ability pass the required CDL Permit exams.

Once you have reviewed that take a look at Paid CDL Training Programs and Truck Driving School Listings.

The remaining threads can help you piece the training information into the best fit for you:

• Article Category: Choosing A Truck Driving School
• Trucker's Career Guide: Choosing A Truck Driving School
• Forum Topics Tagged "Choosing A Truck Driving School"

Did you say something about information overload? Please let us know what questions you have and specifically what guidance are you looking for.

Good luck!