Starting tomorrow, need to bring anything?

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  1. DC843

    DC843 Medium Load Member

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    starting 160 hour community college CDL course at local community college, they gave me a dress code but didn't tell me anything in particular to bring, is their anything I should bring with me (notebook etc) or no and just wait to see what they say? first week is only in the classroom.
     
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  3. mountaingote

    mountaingote Road Train Member

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    Never hurts to have paper and pen. Makes you look like you at least know how to write ;P
     
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  4. bandit74

    bandit74 Light Load Member

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    Wear a CAT or KW ball cap.....rub a little grease on the brim
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    flashlight
    cheap work gloves
    fine tip ball point pen with black ink(I prefer Zebra, but Bic is also good)

    If money is tight, take some Ramen Noodles and instant coffee.
    When you're ready to hit the road with a trainer, take a sleeping bag & pillow

    Start submitting job applications during the first week of school.
     
  6. Poacher

    Poacher Medium Load Member

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    I would definitely take notebook and pen. If you have it take a binder of some kind. That will come in handy if they have a bunch of paperwork for you.
    Also I would take all pertinent documents. Drivers license(obviously), birth certificate, social security card, passport. It may be over kill but I would have them with me if I have them.
    Good luck man hope you do great. Keep us updated.
     
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  7. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    How about your big boy pants!
     
  8. Poacher

    Poacher Medium Load Member

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    I figured that was a given.
     
  9. TruckGal13

    TruckGal13 Light Load Member

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    Good luck! I'm starting next week.
     
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  10. DC843

    DC843 Medium Load Member

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    For everyone giving me a list like I'm shipping to Iraq, the school is 5 minutes from my house
     
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  11. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I would bring one of those zip up binders, blank paper, pens, etc like everyone else suggested. College I took mine at required a high vis vest and steel toed boots as well so it might not hurt to keep them in your car just in case you need them.
     
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