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New guy going to cdl school next week

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by heavychevy, Dec 2, 2011.

  1. Dec 2, 2011 #1
    heavychevy

    heavychevy Light Load Member

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    Hello, my name is Eric and I just got out of the army after 7yrs. My MOS in the army was a heavy construction equipment operator and always loved trucks and dirt as a kid lol. I'm hoping to soak in the knowledge of this forum and learn from past experiences.:biggrin_25524:
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2011 #2
    d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Welcome to TTR, Eric. Good luck with school - and THANKS for your service!
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2011 #3
    Lilbit

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    Welcome to the party!

    Thanks for your service!
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2011 #4
    skedge

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    Welcome to the industry. I hope you are going to a good school. My school just gave us the minimum to get our CDL. Keep a clean record and you will go far. Don't get frustrated. Once you are out there that is where the true learning is. Of course, I had a good trainer. Very patient. If you have a question while you are out there DO NOT be afraid to ask an old-timer. I have learned so much in my short four years from old-timers. When you pull into a truck stop the first thing you should do is shut your CB off. No need to listen to that crap. Especially if you are having trouble getting into a spot.
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2011 #5
    TennMan

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    Welcome to TTR. Good Luck and thank you for your service to our country. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
     
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  8. Dec 11, 2011 #6
    heavychevy

    heavychevy Light Load Member

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    hello, and thanks guys! Yeah I'm goin to CDS in tacoma wa. Did the required classroom knowledge and I have my permit! Gonna start behind the wheel next week! I have learned quite a bit during this week!

    I have experience in driving the army way with our 916a3's and lowboys haulin heavy stuff through Iraq an what not. But I think of this as a fresh start from 0.:yes2557:
     
    heavychevy, Dec 11, 2011
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