I Got It!!!!!!!!! I Passed My CDL Permit Test!!!

Greenhorn is spot on. I would suggest investing in a SUPER sturdy pair of work gloves. I've already completely worn through 2 sets of what I thought would be durable gloves in less than 2 months! The straps and chains running through them, and pulling on bunged cords will really eat through the fingertips and the areas between the thumb and forefinger. Actually if anyone has any suggestions on specific brands or models of gloves I'm all ears!

There's a recent thread floating around somewhere about what's in people's toolbags, I suggest checking it out. As a flatbedder you'll have need of many different tools, and your company will most likely give you a list, but that thread is a good place to start. Make sure you have a ladder too! You'll be happy you have it when you need to climb up on top of a high cube load of lumber, or when you need to snake chains through a tall spool that's as wide as your trailer.

And I suggest bringing a poncho ;)

Hey all!

I'm so very excited because I PASSED my CDL permit test and am the proud holder of a Class A permit :)

Just posting to say thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the feedback and answers to my posts/threads that helped me prepare for the test. Between the HRTP and this forum, I felt like a rockstar on that computer :) I went to a job fair today and an information meeting at the school that I will be STARTING ON MONDAY! So very happy :)

Anyways, from the bottom of my sunshiney heart, thanks :)

Melly

BRAVO

Congrats!!!⭐

And I suggest bringing a poncho ;)

I completely forgot about a poncho, guess late night posting is not a good idea LOL. Worse case situation you can modify a garbage bag for a make shift one. I did this when I worked in retail and it worked out fine.

Haha! Thanks guys :) I have a nice green one that I'll put some reflective tape on. Safety first. I'm almost done with my first week of school. My brain is toast on jelly. Today we go out to learn about the pre-trip. I made up a flip book to get things lined out in my mind. Doing some research on those tools I'll need to bring. I need to get a better wrench set. I have all my PPE though and just from readin already know I'll need to get different gloves for chaining up. The gloves I got will be fine for straps but...

Greenhorn is spot on. I would suggest investing in a SUPER sturdy pair of work gloves. I've already completely worn through 2 sets of what I thought would be durable gloves in less than 2 months! The straps and chains running through them, and pulling on bunged cords will really eat through the fingertips and the areas between the thumb and forefinger. Actually if anyone has any suggestions on specific brands or models of gloves I'm all ears!

There's a recent thread floating around somewhere about what's in people's toolbags, I suggest checking it out. As a flatbedder you'll have need of many different tools, and your company will most likely give you a list, but that thread is a good place to start. Make sure you have a ladder too! You'll be happy you have it when you need to climb up on top of a high cube load of lumber, or when you need to snake chains through a tall spool that's as wide as your trailer.

And I suggest bringing a poncho ;)

Someone who flat beds from another forum suggested these Kong Gloves. They look pretty vicious, maybe they'd last a while longer?

Someone who flat beds from another forum suggested these Kong Gloves. They look pretty vicious, maybe they'd last a while longer?

I would just get some welders gloves myself, if they can handle fire it can handle diesel and grease without issue. Nothing against the Kong Gloves but to me those would be better for chaining, maybe, but for fueling I wouldn't like to ruin something that nice, plus I am cheap so that plays a lot into it LOL.

Someone who flat beds from another forum suggested these Kong Gloves. They look pretty vicious, maybe they'd last a while longer?

I would just get some welders gloves myself, if they can handle fire it can handle diesel and grease without issue. Nothing against the Kong Gloves but to me those would be better for chaining, maybe, but for fueling I wouldn't like to ruin something that nice, plus I am cheap so that plays a lot into it LOL.

I meant more for straps and chaining. Damn, I wouldn't spend $40 on grease gloves!

Ponchos are useless in a 30 mph wind. Get yourself a proper rain jacket. You won't regret it.