Celadon in Indianapolis

Yesterday was my first day. I live locally, so don't need to eat or board, but I've been told there is only one contract, and I will be charged the same as those who do room and board. So I decided to eat there yesterday. Really not impressed with the food. Oh well.
We spent the morning getting organized. Got our security briefing, and the student coordinator took the required paperwork. Spent the rest of the day buried in the cdl manual.
More later when I have access to an actual keyboard.

 

It's literally right down the road from my house. Also, they don't require cash up front, or good credit for financing a loan.

 

Yesterday was day 2. Getting used to the food and the tricksy way you can easily be charged for anything larger than a 12 oz. drink, or certain sides.
Lots of time spent in the book, working with the overheard and highlighting. Greeted with a pop quiz, but it was only for our knowledge. We graded ourselves and kept them for study guides.
Got called up for my physical during class. Urine sample, height, weight, vision, colorblindness, hearing, peripheral vision. Basic physical, try to touch your toes, knee reflex, was asked if I had any pains.
Just finished taking my tests- general knowledge, air brake, combination. Out of state ppl are also taking their Indiana tests.

 

Sitting in the classroom, day 5 of the first week. The last 2 and a half days have been 80 to 90% self study as bunches of students have been ferried to the 2 bmv ' s the school uses. I understand our class is about twice the size as normal, but the amount of downtime is frustrating. I feel we could be working on pre trip inspection while waiting.
Still, our instructor has given us quite a few handoutsto study.

 

Neither, yet. I haven't been in a truck yet. ; )

 

I had a bit of delay getting my CDL permit, but finally got it yesterday. Hopefully I'll be out on the range tomorrow.
I've talked to a couple of people who've been here since the end of March. I hope it doesn't take me that long to get out there with my driver-trainer.