Hi all,
I'm relatively new here and I'm planning on getting my CDL very soon. I want to go into flatbed and I've been doing a lot of researching and homework into different schools, companies, etc. After looking around and talking in depth with some drivers who have been through different company schools I believe I know what company I want to apply to.
Currently I'm employed and have a steady paycheck, and I was going to try to make it through the winter in this job and then leave but I'm increasingly unhappy here and I'm ready to move on now.
Which leads me to my question, is the winter a bad time to start truck driving? Obviously the road conditions are less than ideal and tarping and strapping doesn't get any easier with ice and snow, but is it worth it to hold off until spring? Hoping some of you experienced drivers can shed some light on this. Thanks!
Learning to drive in the winter?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jmarc77, Oct 19, 2021.
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I'd stay put till Spring. Learning to drive a truck in the snow, not a good idea.
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You know trucking ain't all it's cracked up to be. Frozen tarps in the Winter, throwing iron, shut down roads. Oh the list goes on. Its just a bad idea to learn trucking in the Winter. -
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I think winter is a good time to learn as long as your trainer has winter experience.
Much better to learn how to chain and drive in adverse conditions when you have someone with you that's experienced.
In fact they should only let new people start in the winter.ColoradoLinehaul, meechyaboy, God prefers Diesels and 12 others Thank this. -
Good points. I forgot that you learn with a trainer. Not the case back in the day.
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If winter driving was too dangerous for cdl school students, then schools would close during winter months.
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