Beginning the Long Awaited CDL Process

Wedge, you must be a good poker player. You're sure keeping the cards close to you vest on the company.
I think I understand why. I've been reluctant to tell my family the details of every step of the interviewing process on my last few jobs. So much is a lot of "pillow talk" in banking, syrupy nonsense and buzzwords that when strung together make a great looking e-mail message, but without real substance.

From your post above:

I purchased an HP Netbook with a 3G modem built in. The monthly service is very reasonable ($35) and coverage coast to coast. It's very small but powerful and fits anywhere. (available through Verizon)
*So, you don't have the external modem?

Blue Parrot hands free head set for your cell phone. A must have on the road. Designed for reducing ambient noise.
*Can you talk on you phone if you use a bluetooth when driving?


Maglight flashlight: Larger version for doing your PTI.
*I've got a LED Lenser light that is simply amazing.

Cell phone: Should have T3 or T4 conectivity, and come from the same place the netbook comes from.
*Will be moving to a new cel phone plan, most likely Verizon. What is the T3 or T4 for? Is this the teatherd connection for internet? If yes, is it a duplication of the $35 above?

Thanks, Wedge!
Any Happy Thanksgiving!

Merlin

 

The "T" or "M" rating has nothing to do with internet connection and everything to do with hearing aid compatibility. My sister is hearing impaired and has some fancy hearing aids. My only hearing disorder is "selective hearing" but that has nothing to do with hearing itself , so I can't say precisely what these ratings mean. But I do know if you're using some hearing aids, a compatible cell phone will probably give you better service than one that isn't. You can check this article on Hearing Loss Help for more information.

Hope that helps! And happy Thanksgiving!

And Wedge... seriously. Between the stuffing and the gravy and the pie and your keeping us all waiting, I'm going to have a heart attack here! Thanks for the journal, though. It is/was an enjoyable read!

 

Thanks, Ericman!
My Dad wore hearing aids that were about $4k each! Most phones were useless to him. Cel phones were out of the question at the time. The t3-t4 thing may have something to do with elecromagnetism or something.

 

Glad to help and glad to meet you too!

Fingers crossed!

 

Wedge,
Keep right on disserting! Like you, I'm often reluctant to disclose things until I have comfort with certainty. This is a great trait to have in todays world and can avoid heartache.

I tend to count chickens not only before hatching, but before the rooster enters the barnyard. Getting better at it though through experience.

Conditionally...on what? My recruiter congratulated me for being "pre-something-ed" the other day. She meant well, but it was a pretty unsubstantial thing, like being preapproved to receive junk mail.

We're all waiting to hear the confirmation from you on the job lockdown.
It continues to amaze me how nervous I can become about my particular situation. Maybe it's just because it's me.

Thanks for your info on the phone, computer, and more. There's just so many people here willing and qualified to help.

Merlin

 

Hi Wedge
Just checking in to say Hello!!
At least you got to spend Thanksgiving at home cuz I am thinking if you start soon then you will probably be out or in training (depending on who and what and where!!) for Christmas.

 

Hello Everybody,
I trust ya'll had a great thanksgiving, I know I did ( I just to stir the grandchildren all up and send em back home).
Good morning Wedge, I don't know exactly how cos'. feel about the gps one way or another, but I'm thinking they send the route through the QC right? If I've read other posts right, I think they do don't know thats the case with all. However I know that the rand Mcnally 700 truck gets great reviews even though it's not perfect and you still need to check route with map. Make sure you get truck!
A product we're looking at is co-pilot live8 works with your computer scince I'll use my computer for a lot of things it seems like a good choice for us.
The info on the netbook is pretty intresting I did'nt realise they could tie in the same #. I used at&t couple years back it was pretty good actually, but when you got into rural areas and mountains it would drop out (gotta reach a tower) I wonder if that Hughes Co. has anything mobile? Oh yeah saw an add at Toys R Us i believe Netbook 7" screen $79.00.

Take it easy all
Randy