Get my CDL on my own without going to school?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by larry79, Mar 20, 2008.

  1. Skunk_Truck_2590

    Skunk_Truck_2590 Road Train Member

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    Yea, I was going to apply for the WIA program but they don't offer in the parish were the school is and it's the only school we have here.
     
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  3. kaydriver1

    kaydriver1 Light Load Member

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    I'm trying! I'm taking it at a local college. It's 200 to take it in one of their trucks. 40 for the pretrip,50 for the skills test and 110 for the road test. Good luck on your test! Let us know how it goes.
     
  4. GrumpyDad

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    KayDriver, You'll be fine. Just remember what I said and don't get in a hurry with none of it. Is that place going to help with job placement? If not I would probly put some feelers out and see what's available to you. Good Luck and keep us posted.:biggrin_25520:
     
  5. kaydriver1

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    Well I did it! I got my class a. I've wanted it for a long time and I finally got it, thanks everybody for all the support. Grumpydad my app has been approved with Maverick two months ago, Ive been on the waiting list for a couple of months now. I called them today and she said it might not be long before I go down there for oreintation! Thanks again everybody.
     
  6. kennzz05

    kennzz05 Bobtail Member

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    yea, congrats and welcome to the long hours and poorly paid world of trucking. but you cant beat the view
     
  7. kaydriver1

    kaydriver1 Light Load Member

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    THANKS! I bet u can't beat the veiw.
     
  8. GrumpyDad

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    Way to go KayDriver!!!! Now your ready to experience the world of overworked and underpaid independence. lol I'm sorry, I really hope it turns out to be the best for you. Also their right the views are priceless. Good Luck and let us know when you get started and how it's going with Maverick.
     
  9. kaydriver1

    kaydriver1 Light Load Member

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    Thanks Grumpydad I sure will.:biggrin_25520:
     
  10. Skunk_Truck_2590

    Skunk_Truck_2590 Road Train Member

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    Congrat's Kay. I would do the same thing but can't find a truck to use for the test. Oh well, back to the good ol' drawing board. And that #### thing is starting to become my best friend! :biggrin_2559:
     
  11. larry79

    larry79 Bobtail Member

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    :biggrin_25513:sorry I haven't been on here in a while but my power supply went out on my computer.

    I have been driving my dads truck the last week and it's going good. I was planning on taking my test at the end of last week but they said I had to wait 30 days after I got my permit to take the driving test. I really wanted to get it over with so I could start driving otr but I guess I'll have to wait a few weeks.

    I feel pretty comfortable in the truck again after not driving one in years lol I am doing good on shifting and downshifting, haven't done a lot of backing since it's a dump truck but I get to back a little.

    The first day I was nervous pulling onto the scale since they have one that only has about five inches on either side of the truck, but now it's nothing:biggrin_25519:

    Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys know I'm having fun and can't wait to get out there!
     
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