DAY 7 Did I mention it was hot? If you come here to train during the hot months, bring shorts, sunglasses, hat, and drink lots of H2O. The heat...
Day 6 we were thrown into the fire. The July Texas heat did a number on us while we waited our turns to drive. It was sweltering. Harold had jury...
Pro Driver Cards - Reward Points The big truck stop chains offer Reward programs. As you purchase fuel and stuff from them you get points off...
Just a note to prospective students... Recruiters may tell you not to worry about doing your Air-Brakes or Pre-Trip tests before you get here,...
Congrats! And good luck on phase 2.
DAY 5 - Wrapping up the first week Today was a great day. We started by going over coupling and uncoupling. No big deal. Although I did forget...
DAY 4 Today wasn't very eventful. We spent our last full day in the classroom before we move outside full time. We covered coupling/uncoupling,...
I was curious about regional too. But I don't like that coffin sleeper either (and I'm a small guy!). Plus, I live 2.5 hours away from a terminal....
Wow. Cant believe he would falsify information and leave. When one makes a mistake its best not to make it worse. Man up - and take your lumps.
The fun thing about these threads is we can go back and read everyones accounts corresponding to the days we, ourselves, are currently on. It's...
Also, stepping out of the truck after driving awhile is funny. Your leg gets so tired from fighting the clutch that you get a case of sphagetti...
Day Three is in the books. Today was super cool. We finally got behind the wheel. We split up, 3 people in one truck and 2 in another. We spent...
Lunchtime on Day 2. We are filling out our log sheets each day as if we are drivers. Once we start messing around in the yard, we will be able to...
Day One Complete. Harold, the instructor, is a class act. Sometimes you instanty get a vibe from someone that your with a good fella. We are in...
Comfort Suites and Inn is pretty nice. They dont have double bed rooms right now, and since im the first one here, i grabbed the king size bed....
I arrived at the Comfort Inn & Suites. About to check in. Just a quick look around and i can see Waffle House, McDonald's, Subway, Chicken...
So as i was leaving the house to drive to Burleson, i was walking my bag to the car. A wasp flew into my face. So im glad that my last parting...
Well Tomorrow is Day One. I talked to Alice and she said there are 8 students lined up. I can't wait meet everyone and see how things go. I...
Thanks all. Does the XBOX One have the motion eye that requires a living room, or can it all be done easily with a controller?
I'm just starting out (about to enter school next week), but I'm thinking ahead. When I finally get my own truck, I will want a gaming system....
