Is There Hope For My Trucking Career?

To anyone watching this thread:

I failed my permit test miserably! i spent 3 hrs trying to get my paperwork in order while dealing with surly DPS bureaucrats. when I got to the testing area, i was all frazzled having been there as long as i had wearing 2 masks and dealing with no less than 6 different people trying to get tested.

I sit down and the first 7-8 questions look nothing like what I have studied so far across three different testing platforms and multiple youtube videos.

I dragged my ass out of there with feeling pretty frustrated, but I will be back!

To anyone watching this thread:

I failed my permit test miserably! i spent 3 hrs trying to get my paperwork in order while dealing with surly DPS bureaucrats. when I got to the testing area, i was all frazzled having been there as long as i had wearing 2 masks and dealing with no less than 6 different people trying to get tested.

I sit down and the first 7-8 questions look nothing like what I have studied so far across three different testing platforms and multiple youtube videos.

I dragged my ass out of there with feeling pretty frustrated, but I will be back!

Mike;

I'm so sorry to hear that; sincerely.

What HAVE you been studying? I suggest THIS, before you try again: High Road CDL Training Program.

I'm pretty sure Old School has mentioned that TX has a few 'extras' thrown in; so go over your state manual, as well.

Best wishes; keep trying!

~ Anne ~

To anyone watching this thread:

I failed my permit test miserably! i spent 3 hrs trying to get my paperwork in order while dealing with surly DPS bureaucrats. when I got to the testing area, i was all frazzled having been there as long as i had wearing 2 masks and dealing with no less than 6 different people trying to get tested.

I sit down and the first 7-8 questions look nothing like what I have studied so far across three different testing platforms and multiple youtube videos.

I dragged my ass out of there with feeling pretty frustrated, but I will be back!

Did you ever 'Git'R'Done,' Mike?

Just wondering!

~ Anne ~

I have a "silly" question. How was the question about failed drug question worded? Did it ask if you EVER failed a drug test (pre or post employment) or did it ask if you ever failed/refused a DOT required drug test? While I will NEVER recommend lying when answering questions on any application, I will recommend reading the question carefully and answering honestly.... that goes for answering the question about felonies. read the question carefully, they will ask if you were either ARRESTED or CONVICTED. And if it has been expunged or it has been removed from your record, you can answer no because it won't show up on MOST pre-employment background checks....

And as far as "mega-carriers" it is actually easier for them to get you home for your home time. Most companies will allow you to park the truck at a local truck stop, even under a load.... the only time most companies might have an issue is if the company considers it a "high value load" and they will require you to drop the load in an approved secure drop yard if your home time is for longer than 48 hours or they will set up a relay where you hand the load off to another driver and get paid for the miles you drove.... I know for Werner, it was a load valued at $500k or more....

To anyone watching this thread:

I failed my permit test miserably! i spent 3 hrs trying to get my paperwork in order while dealing with surly DPS bureaucrats. when I got to the testing area, i was all frazzled having been there as long as i had wearing 2 masks and dealing with no less than 6 different people trying to get tested.

I sit down and the first 7-8 questions look nothing like what I have studied so far across three different testing platforms and multiple youtube videos.

I dragged my ass out of there with feeling pretty frustrated, but I will be back!

Have you been back to re-test? If not -

Be sure to download the Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook from the DPS. There is an additional chapter (Section 14) that is specific to the Texas test. It is the first section of the test given, and you have to pass it to continue to the other sections. If you did all of your studying for the permit online, even the High Road program, you will not have seen this information.

I failed my written permit test the first time I took it because of this section. I saw it and read it but didn't really study it. Live and learn as they say.