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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Odin's Rabid Dog, May 18, 2018.

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Rubber duck kw said: ↑

So you're ok with somebody with zero experience in the private sector much less driving a truck determine what it should take to drive truck? I've only been driving for a year and a half, I was a below average student in every grade and I passed it on second try with very little effort, the only reason I didn't pass the first time was I wasn't sure on all the pretrip inspection parts. I'll say what I was actually thinking now, if you can't pass the road test on second try you never get a cdl.
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I passed the driving and skills test on my first try.

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tucker said: ↑

I passed the driving and skills test on my first try.
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Did you go through a school or just read the DMV manual a few times?

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Looks like the Dept of Labor.

Here is one from AR.
https://www.doleta.gov/brg/pdf/Transportation_Arkansas.pdf

Grant Amount: $1,350,655
Leveraged Amount: $2,669,265
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Train 150 commercial truck drivers...
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That comes to 9000$ a student about, the only money they put out for students seems to be for hotel and food, yeah they're making out on that deal.

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Where does the government $ come from though? Is there a specific grant or program they have? That’s what always confuses me. I’ve looked into it (a little bit, not that interested in doing all kinds of research- lol. ) and haven’t been able to come up with any actual info on how it works. Honestly, I didn’t look that hard, I’m sure it’s happening, I just would like to know how they actually go about doing it.

Nothing with the government is easy, but somehow these guys have found a way to take advantage of them.

Sorry to hi jack. It’s kind of on topic though
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I've also heard companies get govt money for CDL training. I suspect it's a well-distributed rumor, not real.

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Tilted antennas are this industry's version of saggy pants.
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They're tilted so when rolling at speed they stand up straight. It helps with SWRs on flexible whips like Wilson 2ks.

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Odin's Rabid Dog said: ↑

I'm posting this here because I definitely do recognize that having only been driving CMV's since last August, I am a New Driver, and will be for quite a while yet.

We read a lot here about mega carrier driver mills churning out Steering Wheel Holders by the bajillions, Yada, Yada, Yada.

So, what's your planned improvement to the system?

I studied my tail off to get my CDL-LP. I did the same at the CDL school to pass with flying colors.

I put up with a cynical, angry, burnt-out "mentor" for 5 weeks to qualify for an "upgrade"and a truck to drive solo.

All of this was at considerable personal expense, and now I'm just a steering wheel holder. (Although, even with only 7/8 months experience, it took me less than 2 days to find a mostly local, at home with my wife and dogs every night, Class A driving job. )

How would you improve the system?

I have a few suggestions of my own, which I will not yet publish.

Go.
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Retirement

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DSK333 said: ↑

They're tilted so when rolling at speed they stand up straight. It helps with SWRs on flexible whips like Wilson 2ks.
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None of the ones I've watched at highway speeds stand up straight. They wave around quite a bit but don't stand up straight.

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Odin's Rabid Dog said: ↑

None of the ones I've watched at highway speeds stand up straight. They wave around quite a bit but don't stand up straight.
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You may have them tilted too far forward then.

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StrokerTSi said: ↑

That comes to 9000$ a student about, the only money they put out for students seems to be for hotel and food, yeah they're making out on that deal
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Can't they give me that $9,000 to teach someone to drive?

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DSK333 said: ↑

You may have them tilted too far forward then.
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They're just not going fast enough to keep them pushed back.

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