Beginning the Long Awaited CDL Process

I already have my CDL. I'm about to begin my company training with Central Refrigerated. I'll be heading out with my trainer shortly.

And you're right about W/S. They are a great company to work for. I have friends that drive for them and they're very happy. I gave them serious consideration, but their closest terminal is pretty far away from my home -20, so I decided to pass.

 

Thanks Katey.

I like it when everything goes better than planned, and it seems that's what's happening.

Time for an updated, update.

 

PTA is Set.

Hello Everyone.

My trainer called shortly after lunch today. He had arrived in Conley and was putting his truck in for service. This afforded me an opportunity to travel to Conley (25 min drive) and meet with him, and I can tell you that it was time well spent.

He's an O/O who leases on to Central and has been training for about 4 years. He's an easy going older hand, and he made sure I was going to be comfortable with the training. After talking for a couple of hours, we discovered we both have common interest in history, Civil War history for one thing. He's somewhat laid back and easy to get along with. He has a very positive outlook and at this point I'm confident these next 4 weeks will go smoothly.

I asked about his concerns regarding how much in the way of personal items I should bring (clothing duffel, toiletries bag, CPAP, sleeping bag, pillow, and briefcase). He said that he has a good system for storing a student's belongings during training and what I want to bring along is fine, and that if there were other items I wanted to bring, he was sure he could make room. A gracious host, indeed. He's trained over 50 students so far and is sought after by many of the Central trainees.

Time for roll out was left up to me (how cool is that). We agreed that Saturday morning would work out well. It'll give the shop a chance to complete the service work on his tractor ('06 Volvo), and I can take care of a couple last minute details.

So far, I'm impressed with the Central Refrigerated program. I've been made to feel comfortable and welcomed. That means a lot to me. I hope the OTR training goes as smoothly...........I think it will.

I've decided to start a training thread under a Central heading. I'll be sure to post a link here on this thread.

That's all for now.

Thanks for reading.

-Wedge

 

Hey Chompi,

The trainer is a pretty nice guy. Quiet, but pretty funny, and has a nice disposition. So far, I get along with him just fine and dandy.

I think he'll do a good job training me. If not, I'll make a change, but I don't see that happening.

I told him about my packing list and all is good. He even told me to add to it if there was something I want to bring along. I have enough on my plate for now. I don't need more stuff to carry around.

Thanks for all your help, chompi. I'll have a camera with me.

 

Thanks AT.

BTW, Your foot just has a real bad bruise. If it swells, ice it down. You'll be fine.