Getting Permit Before Heading to School

I might be missing something as I am in IL...but here we have three tests. Written, Prep, and Road. You passed all? That means you have a CDL-A License...not permit. Again, I might be misunderstanding you.

Yes, it is advisable to get your permit (pass the written, here in IL) prior to going. Prime told me that on the phone when I called.

As far as the days - I have been reading for 2 days straight and my understanding is a lot of paperwork...some class and simulator time...some time on the trucks...then testing.

 

That's cool. Different here in IL. Just being clear.

 

As long as Missouri accepts the permit from your state, and AFAIK Ohio is not a problem, all you will need to do at Prime is pass the three-part road test after your 75/100/whatever the heck it is now hours with your instructor. While everyone else is taking their permit test they will have something else for you to do.

 

If you live in Ohio you might have to take the tests over again at least you do for transferring an out of state regular DL not sure if same rules for CDL I live in Columbus oh


Steven

 

To be honest it's I've heard it's easier just learn on a truck you'll get the hang of it, it will all come to you just show them your learning and they'll be patient backing can be hard but remember your turning is backward to go right u have to turn left to go left you have to turn right


Steven

 

You should call the drivers license office in your home county to make sure, but I believe all you have to do is show up with acceptable proof of your residence to get your license transferred in Ohio. Find out what "acceptable" is up front too! That being said, the only CDL test that is usually required (outside of weird places like IL and MA) is the hazmat endorsement test. Generally you're required to retake that any time you transfer or renew your license.

Simulator... it's just there to give you a little up front experience and expose you to some situations that can't really be done in a truck - so it's easier to deal with once you get on a truck. Learning to drive a class 8 CMV, shifting and backing is done in the truck.

PSD orientation is mostly done at the Campus Inn - where you'll be staying. It was a Howard Johnson's before Prime acquired it, and is generally acceptable to stay at. You'll have a room mate (it's free, don't complain) - there's a TV, and a fridge. Breakfast and lunch is at the Campus Inn, but you'll have to come over to the Millenium building for supper. I can't really comment on PSD course contents - never went to it, and it changes. Make sure you're on time (that's 5 minutes early) everywhere, don't be a shlub. The entire period you're here is an extended job interview in everything you do. If you survive the process, you'll be on an instructor's truck by the weekend.

Good luck!

 

You skipped a step in there. It was known as the Bass Country Inn between being a HoJo's and Prime buying it, and it's supposedly haunted.

http://forgottenusa.com/haunts/MO/1037/Bass Country Inn (old Howard Johnson's)/