Yea I messed up my words and mixed the cities I guess. I did go to Rockford but I highly recommend West Chicago. I recently went with my friend...
Thanks for the reply guys. This was a couple years ago, I ended up going to Rockford and passed the first shot.
Thanks guys. I have looked into some food services, I’ll look more into LTL Saia is right by my area but they require more experience. I was...
Yes, local or dedicated that I can be home daily.
Does anybody know companies that will train and not require you to be otr for the week? Preferably in the Chicago and northern Illinois area, or...
I ended up going to West Chicago and was able to get my class A license on the first try! Just wanted to thank everybody here on the forums for...
That would be perfect, Im confident on the air brake test. Just worried on wording on the rest if I end up with a rude examiner. Hopefully being...
Your absolutely right, worth a shot.
Thanks again for the link. Looks like there website says they require a license and trucking school diploma. That could be wrong so I’ll still...
I actually stumbled across that link the other day. Great write up. I’m trying to go through the same route as you with learning.
That’s exactly an example of what I’m worried about. You clearly knew what you were talking about but a little thing like that could fail a...
Oh ok I hear you. I’ll look into it and hope for the best.
I’ve heard just terrible things about most of the examiners at Elk Grove. One guy told me he had luck with Rockford and that they were nice....
I’ve spoken to a few drivers in Illinois that were taught from friends or family and just go and take the test. They say they passed because after...
I’ve searched but came up short. I think I read somewhere on this forum that Illinois does not allow third party testers, but that could be wrong.
I’m mechanically inclined and have studied the pre inspection procedure and parts. I’m confident I know how check everything and know the...
I’m now definitely considering it, especially if I fail my test. At first I figured I’d be in a better position if I got my Cdl first then apply...
I did have a Cdl holder on the road and also when I practiced the skills maneuvers in the truck yard. I certainly hope it won’t cause a problem...
Thanks for the heads up. I still have to try. hopefully be able to find a company that is willing to give me a shot, since I have a perfect mint...
Correct. Thank you for the great advice, but I am trying to learn on my own. I’ve only practiced a few times but I’ve been told by other drivers...
