Class starting 09/17/2013

These are my thoughts exactly. I'm not coming entirely green. I had a CDL B til three years ago (thanks commonwealth of Virginia) and drove articulated (bending) tour buses in California, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. I'm not a stranger to mountains nor chaining a vehicle with five axles.

 

But having said that, I appreciate all the advice and words of wisdom highway101 and chuck.

 

I spoke to a classmate (former prime driver turned journalist turned trucker) who wants to team up post TNT. I know he has lots of experience. ..just an additional option.

And yeah I know what u mean. An articulated bus is the same in high wind even with traction control and anti-sway engaged!

 

Well u would still need to go out and do student training and two in a truck. Not 100% sure though. Check out the prime forums. There should be something there.

 

Now leaving Harrisburg to pick up in chambursburg.

Not to down people, but my first instructor chose another person AFTER he looked me in the eye and shook my hand..the problem but he wasn't honorable enough to even tell me. He just walked past me on Monday. Nary a word as he and the other guy sailed off into the sunset.

Good things come to those who wait. Am now with another who is beyond patient. He let me handle the mountains of I-76/I81 yesterday. Even told me to fell him what the problem was when I was downshifting for go up the mountains and missing gears....the answer...buses are set to shift and 1500 rpm...the cascadia is set to around 900-1100 for a smooth shift.

Covered 1048 miles in two days and delivered kraft cheese to the wmdc just north of Harrisburg. Now onward ho to new jersey