Going to TMC CDL training

I'm hoping everything goes smooth. Thanks again for the insight too

 

Thanks @nb629 I'm sure I am worried way too much about this, but I've got nothing but time to sit and worry about it for a couple weeks lol. But thanks for the reassurance

 

Hey @Farva this first week has been super busy, first time we've gotten back before 18:30-19:00, which I'm glad. Because there's A LOT to learn lol. But that tarp test was super easy. As long as you listen to the way the physical therapist says to lift it, it's a breeze. I was worried way too much about it. There were guys in my class that were smaller than me that was able to pass. We didn't have a single person fail the physical assessment test.
And actually, we've only lost two people out of our class since we started. We lost one guy within 15 minutes because for some ####### reason, he didn't bring his ID with him? And the other guy had to go home because his dad was in the hospital and he didn't have long to live. So they got him home and told him to come back.
First week down, and two more to go.
If anyone has any specific questions, I'll do my best to answer them.

 

Like I said, we had guys way smaller than me and even a bit smaller than you. They give you everything you need to pass, and show you exactly how to get it done. As far as the climbing a ladder on a container, we didn't do that because it was 16° day one, so it was inside. They just had a 16 foot ladder set up. That's only to see if you're scared of heights. Don't stress about it too much. 80% of the people that leave, choose to leave and most of the people that are forced to leave, either dont bring the required stuff or fail the drug test.
As far as what you need to bring, you'll need your CLP, DL, Social, passport or birth certificate (passport will only help you, so if you have one bring it), atlas (which you can buy here for like $18), bank info for direct deposit, work boots, and proper clothing for weather. And the weather this week has been all over the place, started with a blizzard, to warmer (like 30-40°), to rain, and to currently snowing.
When are you coming?

 

Nah, it should still be set up inside. Itll be too cold for that. But if its icy or anything, they wouldn't just throw you out there. They are BIG into safety. Good luck to ya whenever you go. If you think of anything else, feel free to ask. Even after you get here.