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Beginning the Long Awaited CDL Process

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

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  1. Jul 15, 2011 #1061
    banjer picker

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  3. Jul 15, 2011 #1062
    sammycat

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    I can wait Wedge- best you just focus on your training for now and get some time under your belt!

    Your trainer sounds great! I think that makes all the difference in the world vs the poor new driver who gets the trainer that uses you as a warm body to run team and sleeps instead of teaching you! The ex's trainer was like yours. He was a 30 year vet of driving though old salty dog. But he was good trainer! Left after he finished up as he wanted more home time. Not that he was unhappy with USX.

    Keep it between the ditches!!! and be safe driver!!!!!!
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2011 #1063
    Hamsterrock74

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    Whats this stuff about USX drivers not running NE..Im kind of jelous..I run almost nothing but the NE..Actually its so normal to me now Im not sure Id be comfortable anywhere else..lol
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2011 #1064
    sammycat

    sammycat "Oldest Hijackerette"

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    no they do run NE Hamster.....well the ex did when he was doing the Dollar tree run last year.
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2011 #1065
    Wedge

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    My trainer elects not to take NE runs. Company drivers work forced dispatch, L/O's do not.

    Sitting in Illinois, waiting for dispatch. 59 hours in the bag. :biggrin_25525:
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2011 #1066
    Hamsterrock74

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    Oh,ok that makes sense..I figure when going L/O Ill say nay to any loads to NYC and all major citys on the Atlantic coast..I just dont think its worth it.I can understand not running the NE period.Fuel can be a bear and traffic sucks.With Roehl because alot of their freight runs the NE its tuff to say no to NE all together.
    Glad you are doing well Wedge and hope to see you out there at some point.
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2011 #1067
    chralb

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    Hey buddy, Just popping in to wish you all the very best on the road. Can't wait to get together again and maybe have that coffee...LOL

    See you soon bro.
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2011 #1068
    Wedge

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    Hello Everyone. :biggrin_25511:

    Busy, busy, busy.

    I've been running hard and driving my 11 every day. Running super solo gives our truck longer runs, so my trainer spends time in the sleeper so he's available in case he is needed to drive to make sure we deliver on time.

    I have over 100 hrs BTW so the training is more than 2/3 of the way complete.

    We're waiting in NC for dispatch after delivering very late last night. We've been running at night a lot lately. Just the way it's been working out.

    That's it for now. I'll again when post again when I can.


    And you're right, Sammycat......I've been pretty busy. I drove over 2400 miles the first week, and 2900 this week.



    Thanks for reading.

    -Wedge
     
    Wedge, Jul 23, 2011
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  11. Jul 23, 2011 #1069
    sammycat

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    Good to hear from you Wedge!
    Sounds like things are working out well! Good miles so far and you seem to be getting close to finishing up your hours soon and will be able to go solo.

    I am so glad to hear your trainer is letting you TRAIN and not basically running 'team' and you don't get the time you need to learn!!

    Stay safe driver!!!!!
    Keep us posted when you can!!
     
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  12. Jul 23, 2011 #1070
    American-Trucker

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    Hey sammycat! Guess who i'm hanging out with????????????



    WEDGE!:biggrin_25522:







    American Trucker
     
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