Beginning the Long Awaited CDL Process

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Wedge, Oct 14, 2010.

  1. sammycat

    sammycat "Oldest Hijackerette"

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    Well put chompi and I will second that! Might as well get the crappiest time of year over first so that when spring and summer come you have your first winter under your belt! When I did home care I started in the winter and was so glad to learn how to plan my day and drive around the weather cuz by the time the snow was gone it seemed like it got so much easier!

    Good start Wedge!!!!!!
     
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  3. Wedge

    Wedge Road Train Member

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    Why I'm Home. :biggrin_25511:

    Hello Everyone.

    After a meeting with the training department in SLC, before continuing with my training, Central would like to know if it's possible for any improvement in my hearing.

    I agreed to investigate all the alternatives, and Central has agreed that I will not lose my job, and my driving position will still be waiting for me upon my return.

    Central paid my way home, so that I could try to expedite matters. I definitely applaud Central Refrigerated's effort in this matter, but I think this could have been avoided with a little effort (like speaking up) on the part my trainer.

    I guess it's too much trouble talking to me in a truck. Funny how my driving instructors and the DDS inspectors didn't have any trouble communicating their wishes to me. Maybe he could have done a better job of learning to communicate with me by spending some time in the jump seat. I'm not deaf.

    That's my rant. Not much, I know, but the last three days have been the toughest, and they had nothing to do with driving trucks.

    I guess I didn't see it coming. So now I have to try and fix something the DOT says I don't have to fix.

    I'll be sure to let you know how things turn out.

    Thanks for reading.

    -Wedge
     
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  4. Lilbit

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    Keep us posted bud! Better to get it dealt with now while it's not bad.
     
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  5. sammycat

    sammycat "Oldest Hijackerette"

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    Wedge
    Good luck and so sorry cuz that really bites!!!!
     
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  6. Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

    Well shoot - that's frustrating!! Grrrr...
     
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  7. Wedge

    Wedge Road Train Member

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    I'm all over it like a rash.

    But this is a case of a trainer enhanced hallucination. Seeing what he wants, not what is. It's not right.
     
  8. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    I agree with ya on that last part! Like the idiot first trainer I had ages ago. Wanted to throw his butt out of the truck and run him over with it. :biggrin_25523:
     
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  9. Wedge

    Wedge Road Train Member

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    Hey Sammycat,

    Just another minor setback. Hopefully I can get it sorted out in short order. I met with the doctor today. Only problem is this stuff costs money, and I don'y have much left.

    Good thing I believe in the power of prayer. :biggrin_25525:
     
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    Wedge Road Train Member

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    I can't even begin to describe the frustration.

    Well, I'm not done yet, that's a fact. :biggrin_25511:
     
  11. Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

    Good!! Sending some your way!!
     
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