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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dtj12231989, Jan 12, 2019.

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  1. Jan 16, 2019 #91
    dtj12231989

    dtj12231989 Medium Load Member

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    Coffee?? I have never been much of a coffee person but I do drink it every now and then. My preferred caffinatcaf beverage is Pepsi. I'm a native Tar Heel and Pepsi is originally from NC.
     
    dtj12231989, Jan 16, 2019
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  3. Jan 16, 2019 #92
    dtj12231989

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    @buddyd157 If you dont mind me asking, how much cash would you recommend that I take with me? Everything directly related to the school, hotel, and transportation is covered. I'm talking about for food and other personal things. I'm thinking at least 200, which would be an average of fifty a week. Is that a good amount or would you recommend more? If you recommend more, how much more?
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2019 #93
    buddyd157

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    $200+...better to carry a debit card though.

    i gotta leave for work, i'll catch up with your thread in the morning.
     
    buddyd157, Jan 16, 2019
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  5. Jan 16, 2019 #94
    dtj12231989

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    Ok. Thanks. I got a prepaid debit card and will be setting up a bank account tomorrow.
     
    dtj12231989, Jan 16, 2019
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  7. Jan 17, 2019 #95
    dtj12231989

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    Bus ticket booked for Elizabethtown KY departing on Saturday for driving school.
     
    dtj12231989, Jan 17, 2019
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  8. Jan 17, 2019 #96
    dtj12231989

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    Well, everyone, I'm packed up and ready to go Saturday. Classes start Monday. Any tips to keep from being nervous?
     
    dtj12231989, Jan 17, 2019
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  9. Jan 17, 2019 #97
    Farmerbob1

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    The biggest tip I can offer is that you should be very careful to avoid losing your temper. I am very confident that at least some trucking schools intentionally try to piss trainees off, just to see if they can control their temper.

    Their reasoning is that if you lose your temper in class, you will lose your temper in a shipping or receiving office.

    If you find yourself getting irritated, take a couple deep breaths and stay calm. That does NOT mean you can't get angry or be upset. Just do it calmly. No cursing. No verbal threats or threatening movements.
     
    Farmerbob1, Jan 17, 2019
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  10. Jan 17, 2019 #98
    dtj12231989

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    Thanks for the info. I am volatile but this will give me a chance to tone it down. I only hope that my music will help keep me calm.
     
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  11. Jan 19, 2019 #99
    dtj12231989

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    Well, I'm on my way to trucking school. I'm on the bus now.
     
    dtj12231989, Jan 19, 2019
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  12. Jan 19, 2019 #100
    Truckermania

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    Hope it goes well. Keep us updated.
     
    Truckermania, Jan 19, 2019
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