Starting academy 11/28 in Millington

You don't have to stay in the motel they provide at their rate. You can stay anywhere you want; just tell your recruiter that you're arranging your own lodging (and then arrange it). The provided motel is a much better deal than you'll find elsewhere, but it may have downsides. I'm camping out in my car and it's working fine, but I have lots of experience with that, and whatever option you pick may vary in terms of cost and convenience.

 

Be careful on that "walk" you take at Millington.....unless you might be "in the mood" for a pre-trip of a lot lizard!

Huge difference between Millington and Lewiston!!!!

 

As the time passes things fall into place. The first week will be very intimidating...they throw a lot at you real quick...just buckle down, pay attention, and practice as much as you can.

For the classroom stuff...get together with 3 or 4 other class mates and form a study group...what one person catches another won't...team work always pays off!

 

Lot lizards in Millington... Have you been imbibing early today Otter?

 

I'm feeling pretty good after today. My afternoon driving session went great and I finally felt comfortable and that I was getting the stuff I needed to be. Barring disaster, I expect to pass the CDL exam on Friday.

Yes, it certainly is a 3-week cram session - the pace is fast, the stakes are high, and the environment is very structured. But it all seems to be exactly as it needs to be. Almost all the students pass, and report a good experience overall, even if they had rough spots. Watching the students in classes a week or two behind me on the backing range, I've been amazed at how far I've come in such a short time - I was making all those exact same mistakes and not knowing why or how to fix it, just a week or two ago, and now it's really feeling like things are coming together. Just try to keep yourself in a place where you can learn, and you'll do fine.

LOL!! I was actually told that there were (or are) some lot lizards around the truck stop down the road. Seriously? In a small NW town like this? There's none of the anonymity and desperation that drives people to such things around here, but I guess it takes all kinds...

 

Don't go train with Swift... It will be a big mistake... WARNING WARNING WARNING
There are better places to take the plung. I would seek out a small independant willing to train you. I have 35 yrs... now retired. Good Luck.