Walk around

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by FIRSTDEVILLE, Feb 15, 2015.

  1. flatbedcarrier

    flatbedcarrier Medium Load Member

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    You'll get it. Another thing a lot of guys mess up on is, while on the test drive they can ask you questions like what was the bridge height on the bridge you're going under, or just went under, or whats the posted speed limit on the sign you just passed. Just be sure to look at all the street signs, ect.

    If you have the time go over and watch them give the skills test to a few people, and even follow them on a drive tests so you'll know the route/routes they take. This way you'll know the speed limits, bridge heights, and know where any tight turns will be.
     
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  3. FIRSTDEVILLE

    FIRSTDEVILLE Light Load Member

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    good idea!! would have never thought of following
     
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    FIRSTDEVILLE Light Load Member

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    Thanks GOT MY CDLs today
     
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  5. flatbedcarrier

    flatbedcarrier Medium Load Member

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  6. RamTruckerOhio

    RamTruckerOhio Bobtail Member

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    Congrats on getting your CDL. How was it with your one-ton rig? Any insights you can pass on to a newbie here that will be doing it in the coming months?
     
  7. FIRSTDEVILLE

    FIRSTDEVILLE Light Load Member

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    thanks & That was great advice
     
  8. FIRSTDEVILLE

    FIRSTDEVILLE Light Load Member

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    The funny thing is a lot of the guys in the Semi would walk up to me & say you can't take a CDLs with that, ok the good part is she did my walk around in the truck because of the weather. She asked about the tires, brakes & steering wheel I told her that in a semi it's 2" of play & on mine I'm asueming
    It's a inch. I Think I got a BIG break when she took me on my drive we both ran our mouths the hole time & she was nice. I was nervous as hell. Lol
     
  9. RamTruckerOhio

    RamTruckerOhio Bobtail Member

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    Well nervous or not you did it. Did you do any driving/hauling before you tested? Are you getting your own authority or leasing on to a company? I thought it was funny what you said about the semi drivers. The CDL book, FMCSA, and other places all say you should test in a vehicle similar to what you are going to operate.
    Way to go!
     
  10. FIRSTDEVILLE

    FIRSTDEVILLE Light Load Member

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    I WAS leased onto a Company LOL!!! I have my own authority & waiting for it to go active. Im glad that they gave me my start but they where killing me on the trailer,insurance & taking 20% of my gross.
     
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  11. RamTruckerOhio

    RamTruckerOhio Bobtail Member

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    Wow, that is a huge chunk. Curious about your insurance now that you are on your own; costs, company?
     
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