Anyone from TX just get their CDL?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by VinnyVincent, Dec 5, 2018.

  1. RedRover

    RedRover Road Train Member

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    The Jim Palmer / Wil Trans pretrip video online is basically word for word what they want to hear. If it’s metal, it’s not cracked bent or dented and if it’s rubber or plastic, there are no cuts, frays or bulges. If it holds liquid, it is not leaking and filled to manufacturers spec.

    Touch everything, properly mounted and secure with no...

    In Texas depending on where you do it and how many people are testing you will get a portion of the pretrip. Say from the drivers door on the tractor to the 5th wheel assembly...

    Some get every part on tractor and trailer. It’s random.
     
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  3. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    I got my CDL from Texas this year.

    No alley dock backing. They only test the 3 maneuver backs, two of which you really wont ever use out on the road. Lol

    The pre trip, you will have to know all of it. But you will draw a card. A. B. C. Or D.
    A is the tractor. B is from the side compartment to the front of the trailer. C is the trailer. D is the whole truck. Regardless you will have to do the air brake test a long with the part of the truck you drew, and you have to score 100% on air brake test or you fail. You will not pass go and collect 200 dollars. You will go straight to jail and incur a debt.

    I drew the trailer and easily passed. Just practice like you are being tested. Have a trucker buddy quiz you.

    If you get the trailer remember there are redundant parts. You will test on the drivers side, but make sure you mention that you would normally inspect the passenger side the same way. I did that when i reached the end of the trailer and he accepted that.
     
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  4. stephenbmx1

    stephenbmx1 Bobtail Member

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    When I got mine in April this year we had to pick a card and it choose what section of truck you do the pre trip on I drew B which was from the doors to back of tractor. I live in Dallas and got mine here. And we also had to do incab pre trip and air brakes...
     
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  5. Bdog

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    I got mine in 2015. No pretrip just air brakes. It was so easy it was a joke.
     
  6. VinnyVincent

    VinnyVincent Light Load Member

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    Thanks! That Wil Trans video is a lot more to the point. I'm going to use that one.
    I notice he doesn't do the static air brake check on the wil trans, but the other video the guy does the static test checking for less than 3 PSI. Should I do that one just in case?

    I also notices in both video's, they uncouple the tractor and trailer. I assume I won't need to do that on the test?
     
  7. VinnyVincent

    VinnyVincent Light Load Member

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    Congrats man, that was quick! I remember not long ago you were looking for a school to attend. I assume you found one lol...I decided to go the cheap ruote and just do my own training on my current company's truck. I may/may not stay and get some experience, depending on what I can find.
     
  8. BIGLEFTYINTX

    BIGLEFTYINTX Light Load Member

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    Do you want me to email you my inspection and I can/airbrake info to you ?
     
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  9. BIGLEFTYINTX

    BIGLEFTYINTX Light Load Member

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    I'm currently in orientation with JBS carriers and will know tomorrow if I have the job
     
  10. VinnyVincent

    VinnyVincent Light Load Member

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    Good luck let us know how it goes!
     
  11. BIGLEFTYINTX

    BIGLEFTYINTX Light Load Member

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    Just got word I got the job . Now have to wait for trainer , wherever he is
     
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