Coming to orientation Aug 13th...

Thanks for the heads up on the break-ins in Modesto. I wont be leaving my personal vehicle there, as my fiance will be driving down to pick me up anytime I come in for home time. As for leaving things in the company truck, I will remember to remove everything before I leave it.

Becker44.
Im glad to see someone from here who will be there. Kinda makes it bit more "real" now lol. I am waiting to hear from Kristy tomorrow, before I buy my plane ticket. I REALLY dont want to spend 30 plus hours on greyhound.. lol. But I want to make sure I have a ride if my flight doesn't get there till 11pm Sunday night...


So... My 3rd week of CDL training is over. still on track for my DMV examination on the 10th.
The school I am in is suffering from a change in leadership in the last 2 weeks. The new head is shaking things up violently... New remodeling for the campus, new training program, some instructors let go, some hired... ..... But then again, it was desperately needed. Of the last 10 people to go in for DMV testing, 8 failed.....

I just don't see how someone can spend this much money, then not take the training seriously... It isn't rocket surgery, but it does take some dedication and effort to pass.....

Anyways... time to dive back into studying... we got told on Friday that if we don't pass a Pre-trip and yard skills test Monday, we will loose our on road drive time!
I only missed 3 on the last pre-trip test, but I am aiming for perfection... Yard skills is a breeze... and fun.. (provided we are in a truck with A/C....100 degree heat sucks)

 

Congrats on your CDL!
I have 3 days left of practice before I take mine. Kinda cutting it close by taking it at 7:30am Friday, and flying to MT on Sunday, but I'm not worried.
I have everything from GPS to new contact lens's, so I think I'm set. I am already planning to hit a hardware store and/or walmart to buy the things I don't have. No sense in buying them here just to ship them up...

Nice to know about the facility though, that made me cut back on the clothing I was packing. I want to travel light. (but my fiance keeps slipping things she thinks I will need into my luggage lol)

I will try and keep posting updates as I have time and energy..

 

Sounds good Becker

I just got all the hotel info and such today, so now I'm more eager than ever to get started. lol.