Beginning the Long Awaited CDL Process

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  1. American-Trucker

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    Exactly!!!!!!!!!! or when you just drove 8 hours straight in order to make your apt time and when you get to the customer they wont let you in to use the Bathroom!:biggrin_25524: Thats when you wish you had stopped enroute and said screw the apt time! :biggrin_2559:





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    I know how you feel. I said I would never do anything like that. But...

    I would highly suggest having a "emergency option" (whether it be a bottle, port-a-pottie, one of those little bag things full of power gel stuff, whatever you choose) because sometimes you really do get in a situation where you can't get to a bathroom.

    I have had two memorable situations in my two or so years on the road. One time was caused by a bad wreck that had us stopped on the interstate for about 8 hours. The other time a section of road got closed due to snow and we got stuck for a while then too, probably 5 or 6 hours.
     
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    Hey wedge, I just uploaded my newest video just in case you want a little preview as to what your about to see everyday!





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    Just watched it! Great job man!
     
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    I can see the emergency situation causing a problem, so I can agree with having a contingency plan. :biggrin_25511:

    But no way with the bottle thing. :biggrin_25513:
     
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    Bottle too big?:biggrin_2559:





    just kidding!






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    You're my favorite driver, AT. That's why I like him. He's a funny guy. :biggrin_2559:

    Good job on the video, buddy. I like the AC/DC intro. That got my attention. I had to turn down the sub-woofer.
     
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    Thanks!





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    Yeah I plan on picking up a porta potty for those emergency (hope you never use) times.
     
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    In case of emergency, close curtain.:yes2557:
     
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