Thanks Rollover, Everything I've got fits in one duffle bag. I used your original list as a guide and think I should be good to go. The extra...
So with 7 days of clothing for 14 days- that means you are wearing the same shirt 2 days in a row. That might work, but I would imagine a few...
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I guess I will find out tomorrow when I start orientation. I am packed per the packing for students thread (thanks again for that Rollover the...
Thanks guys
Hi All, I'm starting road training this week. I think I hit the road thurday or friday. How long were you out on the first trip during training. I...
Thanks all again for the replies. I leave with my trainer next week. I will try to apply all the advice here in my real world backing. This is...
No, quite the opposite. Pete 387 with a 53 trailer and i think the tandems were all the way back!
Thanks, this makes a lot of sense to me. The yard obstacle course seemed designed to make you get out and look a lot. Also, the truck was a Pete...
Company test, I just graduated school a few weeks ago. Thanks!
I had a parking test the other day (which I barely passed). The test consisted of a few different backing tests which included backing into a 45...
Thanks, this might be a good post for 'packing list for students' thread also. I know space is tight during training, but that seems like some...
While we're on the subject of showers...do I bring my own towels? This isn't covered in the packing thread. I would assume not but have no idea....
Thanks all, I had my road test and they told not to even worry about it and just shift like an 8 speed. Surprisingly, the hardest part of the test...
Chief, with all due respect and please don't take this the wrong way-I mean no offense- but if you haven't been in the truck for over 3 years, why...
The second thread you reference is actually pretty reassuring. Seems like a lot of guys on there feel that there is a lot more than 25-30K your...
I got a personal "signature" loan from my local credit union for school. I got a loan, payable over 5 years- does have a high interest rate. Most...
What about the "training companies" (Swift, Werner, Crete, etc) - it sounds like something they would do to keep newbies safe?
Your point you brought up is exactly why I asked. I don't want to grenade the transmission because of this! From the youtube videos on the...
Thanks. I went back down to the school today and they actually let me take the truck out by myself! The guy said "well, you got your license don't...
