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Congrats!
I knew you could do this. Keep us posted as you can, life is about to get real busy for you.
Hi Timmy!
I just graduated in November and just finished training with a great company. I'll tell you what my instructor at school told me about the driving portion of the CDL test... IT'S JUST DRIVING! Just take a deep breath and do what you do, don't over think it. While you're in school try to learn the sound of the gear ratio as well as the RPM and speed. I can shift my car just by hearing the engine, you just know it needs to be shifted. You want to have the same feel for your truck. During the test if you boggle a gear you won't fail. Remember that 6th gear will save you in most situations.
The tester I had was really cool and explained a lot before we started. They really don't want to fail people, they know how hard you worked to get there. But their number 1 priority is public safety. Be aware of your trailer at all times. Check your mirrors every 8 seconds. Stay on your lane. Make your wide turns smoothly and safely... don't hit the curb! Hitting the curb or any object, impeding traffic or scaring the crud out of the examiner are the main things that will fail you.
As far as feeling like you don't get enough truck time, that will work itself out as people graduate. If you are stuck in the yard, do your pre-trip... over and over and over and over, LOL! It's a lot of info to remember along with the in-cab test, but you'll get it.
All I can say is that I am a lady of a certain age. If I can do this, you most certainly can! Go be the the top 1%!!!
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.
I start orientation with Central R... on Monday!! I have a CDL , but no experience. I am seeking info about the road test. I am nervous I won't pass since my driving school only taught me enough to pass the DMV test, so I only got to drive on specific route the whole time I was training and in Texas I only I to know how to straight back and parrellel park. And also the truck was automatic and the trailer was only a 30 ft.
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.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
Danial Thanks for the list can you explain more of what you mean by this please I don't get it, maybe I am just over thinking it, or it could be because I am an FNG.
3. Your DM is your life.
I would have never thought of a broom, is this a push broom or one I would use around my house?
Brett thanks for the thoughts I have been the trainer at my company for about the last 3 years. I know how new guys can get it in there head that something dose not make sense or they think it should be different. It can make their life and the trainers life overly complicated. I will do my best not to be that guy. I love challenges I am looking forward to this new adventure immensely. Awesome site by the way, Glad I found it.
Fatsquatch whats WVC? I hope we can meet up sometime.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.New Reply:
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Thanks old school, well I past my driving exam so thats done now onto the next step. It has been a fun ride so far. I will keep you guys updated as I can.