Sweet Jimmy's Journey Through School

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G-Town's Comment
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Sweet Jimmy wrote:

But I decided to stick with first offer since, even though it's a lower rate per mile.

I think your approach is a sound one. Besides, a couple cents less on the pay rate has far less to do with earning potential than your ability to grasp the skills and knowledge needed to be a top notch performer.

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Thanks for the affirmation G-Town. I've rarely made the smart play in the past, but I felt this was a good fit. Testing begins in the morning, and I'm nervous, real nervous. I know I know all the stuff, but I'd really hate to flunk now.
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Ugghhh! Got bumped to t
Sweet Jimmy's Comment
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Sorry, mistakenly posted before I was finished on the previous post.

I was saying "ugghhh! I got bumped to tomorrow for testing. So that's another day of nerves."
Sweet Jimmy's Comment
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Yes! I am now have a Class A CDL! What a relief! I feel bad though, 4 classmates so far have failed today.

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.
G-Town's Comment
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Congratulations!!!

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Sweet Jimmy's Comment
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Thanks G-Town! The relief is.....I don't have the words to describe it. And thanks for your input along the way, you've been a great help.
G-Town's Comment
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Thanks G-Town! The relief is.....I don't have the words to describe it. And thanks for your input along the way, you've been a great help.

You're welcome sir. Good luck with the next phase of your career!

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