BF/GF team heading to millington, TN 2/2/15

Well they say third time is a charm. You will nail it next time!

 

I plan to. If I don't, we're gonna have to rename this thread: "Adventuress's Adventures At the DMV."

 

No worries you'll nail it

 

Hello Adventuress and Spectacle,

I have a couple of questions regarding the academy in Millington. First question do I have to pay anything when I get to school like a seating fee or any up front costs for schooling? Second question is will I be alright with my DOT physical? I took my DOT physical on Halloween of last year and I was certified for a two years. On Swift's website I noticed that if you receive your DOT physical from an outside source it cannot be older than 60 days from the time taken. Will this affect me in any way?

 

Thanks man I guess I was just worrying over nothing. Lol

 

Get with your recruiter on the medical card. The health care provider who performed same MUST be listed on the national registry. I had a year left on mine but the doctor retired shortly after doing mine and wasn't on the registry so I got a new one.

South Carolina dmv first test is free. Retakes are $25. It's $27.50 to get your plastic, so yes check your state.

No hidden costs so take enough money to eat and maybe wash clothes once.

 

Thanks OceanDan,

How was your experience at the academy? Was it hard to pass, or was it somewhat easy to make it through the academy? I want this more than anything I have ever wanted in my life. This is a dream for me to on the open road enjoying myself, and the different sites each state has to offer. I'm just so nervous to get the ball rolling.

 

I enjoyed Millington Academy. It wasn't hard. Realize the instructors are a wealth of knowledge. Pay attention, take notes, ask questions and be a sponge. You have the attitude. You'll be fine. Just understand the Academy and the next step, road training, is about getting you to pass at the DMV. It takes time to learn to be a driver. Don't get too anxious to arrive at the destination, remember to enjoy the journey

 

I started at Millington with absolutely zero experience/knowledge. I had never driven stick (other than an hour spent in a parking lot in Spectacle's Toyota). I had never pulled/backed a trailer. I couldn't parallel park my tiny little car with any level of confidence. I had no mechanical knowledge of parts. I managed to make it through Millington and test out without an AP week. No CDL yet, but I expect to remedy that on Thursday. I almost never stall the truck now (this is a big deal for me--tease if you must.) My shifting has improved immensely and I have managed some pretty tight turns without hitting anything. If I can do it...so can you.