I PASSED!! I PASSED!!

I did it! Yesterday I passed my CDL test. All the training and advice (including from the veterans here!) have paid off. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences I've ever had. I've never been close to behind the wheel of a tractor trailer in my life and yesterday I parallel parked it and drove it on the road, I don't want to say "like a pro," haha but safely, and with great skill and precision to be awarded a Class-A commercial driver's license. I'm so proud of this achievement and can't wait to explore the next step toward this new career. Thanks for your good vibes, thoughts, prayers, and advice along the way!

So you got around those corners successfully! That's a major hurdle on the road test. Congratulations! Do you have any jobs lined up?

I just passed mine today with Millis transfer. 🥳 It is a good feeling!

I did it! Yesterday I passed my CDL test. All the training and advice (including from the veterans here!) have paid off. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences I've ever had. I've never been close to behind the wheel of a tractor trailer in my life and yesterday I parallel parked it and drove it on the road, I don't want to say "like a pro," haha but safely, and with great skill and precision to be awarded a Class-A commercial driver's license. I'm so proud of this achievement and can't wait to explore the next step toward this new career. Thanks for your good vibes, thoughts, prayers, and advice along the way!

So you got around those corners successfully! That's a major hurdle on the road test. Congratulations! Do you have any jobs lined up?

Thanks, Errol! A great feeling. I'm just getting started on the application process. So far I've put my name in with May in OR and Wilson Logistics in MO. I'm looking for a good company that will treat newly minted drivers well, as in, provide good real-world training for long enough until I and the company feel truly comfortable going solo. I don't want to settle for any fly by night training and end up making a dangerous rookie mistake due to lack of guidance and mentoring. I'm willing to travel anywhere for the opportunity to eventually run far and stay out as long as possible. Thanks again!

Jimmy is searching:

I'm looking for a good company that will treat newly minted drivers well, as in, provide good real-world training for long enough until I and the company feel truly comfortable going solo.

Most of the Bigs will work. Any of them that hire freshly minted CDLs know what they are doing. I got started at Swift - through their own school and then with a trainer for six weeks. Prime (Kearsey's company) does a similar long time training. (Tell them Kearsey sent you )

If you look through the ads, look for "recent grads". Then you can assess whether they are right for you.