Hello from Florida

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Ultratowel, Jan 11, 2018.

  1. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    Hey how's it going, I finally decided to take the step that was holding me back and begin school for my CDL, i start January 20th and barely know anything about the industry so bare with me haha. that aside, I'm going to school with Road master, not too happy about the price but its my only option that has weekend classes so i can maintain my full time job until i graduate. I'm starting a VLOG on YouTube if y'all wanna check it out and get my my latest updates. i just posted the first video. going to be making another on first day of class January 20th. Thank you for all the support.

     
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  3. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    Dm me your company name and I’ll look them up and see what their opportunities are, I’m currently looking at freymiller, CFI and covenant transport
     
  4. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    I also should finish school March 20. Hopefully as long as I pass my driving test first try.
     
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  5. Kstrong86

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    I sent you a DM. You will pass with flying colors. It’s nothing to it. Just take the practice tests everyday and you will be fine. There is one on here and there are apps as well. I never studied out of the book except for Hazmat. That one you really need to study and know your stuff but congratulations and good luck. I’m here if you need me or have any questions.
     
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  6. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    Only thing I’m worried about is my backing test
     
  7. Kstrong86

    Kstrong86 Medium Load Member

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    The backing is easy. You will practice in school and it will get better each day. Sure at first it will be frustrating and take some time to get use to but after a day or two it will become natural. Don’t worry about being perfect. Just as long as you pass you will be good. You will practice more with your trainer with whatever company you are with.
     
  8. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    Lol I just saw someone fail backing a second time yesterday for their second time. So I am about nervous
     
  9. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    This is only my second day though
     
  10. Kstrong86

    Kstrong86 Medium Load Member

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    Lol just make sure you utilize the three pull ups and the three get out and look that’s all you have but in the real world get out and look and pull up as many times as you need because you don’t want to hit another truck. The thing that help me was an acronym called LRSRL. Little Ritche Sings Really Lousy. Which stands for all the way left all the way right then straight back then all the way right and all the way left. It’s for parallel park and off set park. Helped when I first started driving and then obviously if you start on your blind side it’s backwards. Just focus on you and not everyone else. When start focusing on other people you get nervous and start doubting yourself. When someone else was driving I never paid attention because everyone drives different. But that worked for me not saying it will work for you. Just trying to give some pointers out there. You will learn how to put it on the box eventually. Just take your time.
     
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