Hello from Lakeland, FL.

I didn't start out making that much! Yeah I know hard shift and starting over, but mental sanity must count for something too right? I figure if trucking don't work out I can always go back to it. I own the tools, hell I could make half the payment on new loaded 389 with what I spent in Snap-On tools. Strap-on as it is affectionately called by mechanics. My dealer even has a joke on his truck about it. Second step up says "After this step it's consensual!" lol Any who I figure if I make it to becoming a O/O I got probably half the tools already and understand how machinery works to bring as a asset.

David

 

I have read a bunch of your posts here and have that as question already. Also took the advice of not worrying about what CDL school first and instead find a company that seems like a good fit first. Then see what school they hire from.

Plus already printer out the entire Florida CDL book. Started reading DOT commercial regulation law, How ELD's work. Personal conveyance, and federal motor carrier rules and regulations. Any other info I should be looking at?

I plan on getting tanker, hazmat, and manual trans, and possibly doubles endorsements. I can drive manual trans cars and small machinery fine. I know how double clutching works. I would imagine a truck is not much different other than learning the specific pattern of the trans and when to split gears. Read about the two positions of the clutch pedal already. Clutch to the floor engages clutch brake because of the retained spinning mass of the trans.

David.

 

I could be wrong cause things don't always translate with how it seems what you type vs how text comes across. My impression of your last post seems like your interpreting that I'm slighting or looking down upon being a trucker. If that is how you interpret it then allow me correct as that is not the meaning of my post at all. I understand that it takes a special devotion and skill set to do it and that's my point. That if I fail because I don't have the necessary skills it's not a end of the world oh my god how am I going to feed myself. It's also not the first second, or even third time I've packed up my tools and moved 700 miles away to start over.

Just like 80% of new truck drivers leave the industry before their first year. The attrition rate is the same for mechanics. So how are you going to know if your cut out for it without trying? Same, just different.

If I'm misinterpreting please correct me.

David.