Super Excited!

**Newtrucker83** · 06.10.2012

Hey guys, I'm almost done with school! I will be taking my skills test some time this week. I'm super excited about it. Trying my best to remember as much of this pre-trip as possible. I got all my maneuvers down, but will be practicing one more time tomorrow. Last Wednesday we started road practice and will be doing more driving this week. I think I have decided on Prime as my first choice and McElroy as my second choice.

**pattyj** · 06.10.2012

You're going to ace everything.I'm rooting for you.

Originally Posted by Newtrucker83

Hey guys, I'm almost done with school! I will be taking my skills test some time this week. I'm super excited about it. Trying my best to remember as much of this pre-trip as possible. I got all my maneuvers down, but will be practicing one more time tomorrow. Last Wednesday we started road practice and will be doing more driving this week. I think I have decided on Prime as my first choice and McElroy as my second choice.

**OpenRoadDreamer** · 06.10.2012

Good luck to ya!!! Remember... Dont back over the examiner. Pretty sure thats a autofail.

**Newtrucker83** · 06.10.2012

Originally Posted by OpenRoadDreamer

Good luck to ya!!! Remember... Dont back over the examiner. Pretty sure thats a autofail.

Lmbo. I make sure she's far in front of me!

**Newtrucker83** · 06.10.2012

Originally Posted by pattyj

You're going to ace everything.I'm rooting for you.

Thanks Patty for the support!

**OpenRoadDreamer** · 06.10.2012

My examiner stood behind the trailer... Figured he would either move, or I wouldnt have to hear the whistle.

**pattyj** · 06.10.2012

you're very welcome.We've all been there.I support anybody with a positive attitude such as yourself.

Originally Posted by Newtrucker83

Thanks Patty for the support!

**Ex-Con-Trucker** · 06.10.2012

Originally Posted by Newtrucker83

I super excited, I will be starting school on Monday at CDL of GA. I haven't decided on a company yet.

Mostly looking for one that has great benefits, good pay, great loads, and will not make me take home-time.

I will update this as I go along! If anyone would like to tell me about their trucking experience I would be happy

to hear it!

Most of the starter companies that hire you fresh out of school are so similar that the only major difference is the color of the truck. Make getting some experience your first year your main priority. Then, good pay, and benefits will come naturally.
You made a good choice going to a private school rather than going to a cdl-mill company. You'll owe no one, and be able to go where you want without a company trying to scare you into slaving for them.

Isn't that the school in Buford? If so, I almost went there, but went to the Ga driving academy instead.

**Newtrucker83** · 06.10.2012

Originally Posted by Ex-Con-Trucker

Most of the starter companies that hire you fresh out of school are so similar that the only major difference is the color of the truck. Make getting some experience your first year your main priority. Then, good pay, and benefits will come naturally.
You made a good choice going to a private school rather than going to a cdl-mill company. You'll owe no one, and be able to go where you want without a company trying to scare you into slaving for them.

Isn't that the school in Buford? If so, I almost went there, but went to the Ga driving academy instead.

No, its not located in Buford. Its in Winder, Ga driving academy test at the same site we test at!

**Newtrucker83** · 06.17.2012

Hello everyone, this past Friday I took my skills test at the DDS and passed. I also finished CDL training and got my certificate. I'm still excited, now just trying to find the best company for me. I thought prime was it, but it could be anywhere from 1-2 months before I can even get on a trainers truck. I don't have to waste like that. So I applied at Maverick. I'm hoping i'm within their hiring area for the glass division. I would not mind running for them. You guys have any recommendations for a good starter company?