Preparing for OTR training: I think I need a coupla more pair of "drawers"!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JustSonny, Jun 20, 2010.

  1. vavega

    vavega Light Load Member

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    i found a free version of http://www.safehousesoftware.com/ safehouse that is easy to install and use. and if he uses his forum name with his phone # no one in this world would be able to crack it! :mrgreen:

    don't forget a good sunblock for that left arm. we don't want to lose you to skin cancer. :biggrin_25513: i have mine checked once a year, for so many years i never used anything and now i get worried it's going to come back to haunt me. :biggrin_25524:
     
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  3. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    The school exceeded my expectations or, better said, the instructors exceeded my expectations. Great team there at the Millington range. Not always the most pleasant of folks, but still professional to a fault!

    The CDL exam prep trainers were less than satisfactory but the end result is that I passed the CDL exams and can move on into the Mentoring program now. If I draw a good mentor right off the bat, I will without question enjoy the six weeks on the road. If I don't get a good mentor right off the bat, I'll move on to another one. I'm easy to get along with, and I'm fairly certain that the close quarters will not change that.

    I WILL get the training I need to ensure I know how to continue improving my skills, both as a driver and as an employee, once the training has been completed. And I'm certain that with a reasonable, proficient mentor that can be accomplished. I will do my part! This is important stuff and I've heard enough stories of good mentors that I believe the system can work!!!
     
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  4. Saddle Tramp

    Saddle Tramp Medium Load Member

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    :biggrin_2559:Now that you have your CDL, do i look for a truck with training wheels.:biggrin_2559: May you have a great adventure.:biggrin_25514:
     
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  5. Tazz

    Tazz Road Train Member

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    Good deal.

    Regardless of the quality of your mentor focus on the mechanics of your tasks. Put another way you have proven you can operate the truck, now repetition will bring comfort and speed.

    Keep us posted and if ya' see a big 387 with Taz stickers on the big sleeper window....

















    Use all five fingers to wave:biggrin_255:
     
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  6. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    I'm getting a specially made spread axle trailer.....it spreads out from the sides!:biggrin_25514:
     
  7. sammycat

    sammycat "Oldest Hijackerette"

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    My hubby took a suitcase but switched to a carry -duffel bag when he was OTR in training and came home and switched it all -said it fit better in the rig and took up less room. He got it as a TS for like <$10. It's all he uses now. Easier to unpack the truck too when he gets home. He keep all his bathroom supplies in a smaller seperate bag again easier when he gets home to unpack.

    *don't forget LOTS of spare undies for those ''HOLY SITHZ!!!! " moments you will experience in the next few weeks!!:biggrin_25522: Remember Mom always said make sure your underwear are clean in case you are in an accident!! BAWHHHHHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  8. Azeron

    Azeron Light Load Member

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    I do not like the thumb drive idea much either. I would recommend saving the info as a draft on a gmail/yahoo or hotmail account (or other isp). The thumb drive can be lost or stolen. Your passwords for your email should exist only in your head.
     
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  9. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    Rut roh! "Houston, we have a problem!":biggrin_2559:
     
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  10. Tazz

    Tazz Road Train Member

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    Great idea if you don't suffer CRJS:biggrin_25524:
     
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  11. Schmidtrock

    Schmidtrock Light Load Member

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    I had that for a while then it progressed into Stage II CRAFT. :biggrin_2555:
     
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