3 Trucking School Tips By a Newbie Who Is Playing To Win

I'm using the quizzes here and the CDL training manual guide on TruckingTruth.com

I also wrote down all the answers after reading the paper CDL manual fount in it, and I wrote the questions and answers from the quizzes here - very helpful for memory retention.

 

if u dont mind me asking by being prepared in that way did it make a difference in your first year as far as pay and overall first year experience

 

Cool can't wait to check it out

 

pretty much the route I have been going. Have my DOT and permit. Great info and thanks for sharing!!

 

What exactly do they check during a physical? I know my weight, blood pressure are good. I have some plates and screws in my wrist but unless they plan on having me deadlift 200lbs with one hand, it'll pass. My shoulder on the same side suffered a grade 2 separation, so it's permanently "disfigured", but once again, it's more than good enough to drive and even pass lifting tests, unless they require an outreached arm (where the weight transfers to your shoulder), which seems silly because that's an unsafe way to lift things anyway. On top of this I have a skin disease known as Hidradenitis but aside from unsightly scars it won't really have an affect on anything because it's currently in remission and never stopped me anyway, pain be ######. Think I'd pass a DOT physical?

 

You would probably be ok. Since DOT physicals are not that expensive, I would just schedule one and get it over with. Or better yet, go ask the doc you plan on going to. They should be able to answer any questions you might have if they are a reputable practice.

 

I have followed your steps and I believe I'm playing to win. I got my CDL last week. (no restrictions), have my DOT Physical with long form and a 1 year card, and my TWIC card is getting processed right now. I leave for school Sunday. This was a great thread. Thank you!

 

Thank you! Definitely some things to keep in mind!
Appreciate all the help you've laid out. Will bookmark and look into this further!