Got my CDL today

Big n' Goofy · Jun 10, 2007

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There were 6 people that showed up today to take the test . When we got there no one wanted to go first so I said I would. The DMV guy showed up and I went and did the Pre-trip, backing and then road test. Got back to the VDOT lot and he told me congratulations, you passed. Man, it felt like a ton was lifted off my shoulders. The next guy went and failed the road test because he ran a stop sign. The third guy passed and then the next three failed. Two out of six passed and all the failures were for either running a stop sign, red light, over a curb and the last one cut the final corner too close coming back into the yard and put the trailer down in the ditch. It didnt hurt the truck or trailer, but he failed him for it. I am by no means an expert, but I am ready for the real training to begin. I go to Cincinnati next Sunday and start orientation for Boyd Bros the following Monday. That is when the real training will begin.
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Any luck with Boyd Brothers? I just started driving 4 months ago and they were my runner up company. Would like to hear what you think of them!

Pedy6Pak · Jun 12, 2007

Big n' Goofy said: ↑

Any luck with Boyd Brothers? I just started driving 4 months ago and they were my runner up company. Would like to hear what you think of them!
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I ended up going with Roehl instead of Boyd Bros. I am in my fourth day of driving. I like it so far. We went from Atlanta to Akron OH on my first load.

ruggrat007 · Jun 12, 2007

Big n' Goofy said: ↑

Any luck with Boyd Brothers? I just started driving 4 months ago and they were my runner up company. Would like to hear what you think of them!
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Good for you pedy!!! That's just awesome! I'm so happy for you. Stick with the board and let us know how your new career comes along. Much congrats!!!

TRossi46 · Jun 12, 2007

Congrats man!! I just got mine in January.Youll be training and I hope you get a good one.But dont make the mistake I made.I figured my trainer would....well,train me.Each day I thought..."Is he going to teach me anything?"....Nope.So if you find that youre not learning...ASK!! A lot of trainers just want a warm body to get them miles.
Good luck.

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