Headed to RDTC

Hey Steve, things have been moving along nicely here. Tomorrows our last Saturday on the range and will be a day of backing up although as of this morning everyone was doing pretty well with it. The other gut in my truck had a terrible day driving today. He parked on the RR tracks at two different red lights and has trouble downshifting so it's really scary when your going downhill and you see him pop it out of gear because you know he's not going to get it back into a gear anytime soon. Anyway, sounds like your Evo 1 was a success. I'm sure like you said there is alot to learn and when I'm done here I'll bee looking forward to the Evo's. Tuesday is pre CDL test day and since I already have my CDL I guess Tuesday will be a big day for me. Well, was great to hear about Evo1 and I'll be looking forward to heAring about Evo 2.

 

Ok, it's been a few days since I last updated here. It's been a fantastic program so far and everything I've seen leads me to believe that coming to Roehl was a sound decision. Today was pre-CDL testing day leading up to the actual test day on Thursday. Since I came here with a CDL already in hand then that meant today was make it or break it day for me with Roehl. Started the morning out with 1 point on my pre-trip...forgot to mention the reflective tape on the back of the trailer. Then it was over to the maneuvers site where I did both maneuvers with 0 points. After a short break for everyone to get some coffee and warm up a bit we headed out for the road test. This was a nerve racking for me to say the least only because I have driven with the same instructor the entire time here. Well, they figure for today's exercises the two instructors should switch trucks. This is why I was nervous...I had never driven with this instructor and the guys from his truck had been telling me he was very picky. Well, to make an already long story short....I was worried about nothing. I went out and drove the truck and only thought about what I had to do regardless of who was riding with me. After we got back to the terminal and parked he was very complimentary and went over my grade card with me. Turns out i did have 5 points but I was pretty happy with that after all the stress I had put upon myself. So, now all I have left is a final exam and then I should be heading home before starting Evo1. Thanks to all who have been following along and to anyone considering Roehl if you have any questions I'll be more than happy to try and answer any questions you may have about the RDTC program. Have a good night everyone.

 

Thanks everyone. Final exam was a breeze. We had a guy that didn't make it past his 45 degree back today... He was wide and caught the concrete with his ICC bar so he'll be back next week to try again. So, RDTC is all but behind me now. Just have to go in tomorrow morning for a bit then it's off for home to regenerate and get ready to start the EVOs.