Starting at Stevens

I was tested the second day of school, the first day of OR I, randomly during my third week out with the trainer and I am hald expecting to be tested again next week during OR II... so to recap that is three tests I have been tested 3 times in my first 8 weeks.

In other words, if you have reason to be concerned... look fir a different career.

 

im doing my research on any and all company's i can do OJT just found out about stevens but it is looking good went to smith and solaman a few days back to discuss going there for my traning and lets just say i wouldn't recommend them to anyone . think i may give them a call tomorrow after work and talk to someone

 

Smith & Solomon was my local choice too... I came to Stevens instead. I assume you are from the mid Atlantic area?

 

no honestly i am on the east coast

 

So is the mid atlantic... Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania etc.

 

unfotinly looks like steven's is not a option for me because 2 years ago i had to leave work and take care of my wife who was laid up with a injury and unable to take care of our children so CR England looks like it may be

and dont i look stupid not knowing delaware was mid atlantic lol

 

Are you from Delaware? I grew up in New Castle, now live in Middletown, or should I say now cisit Middletown LOL.

 

KMac,

Any pointers for a rookie?..... I will be attending Stevens CDL training on August 12. I had multiple choices but narrowed it down to FFE or Stevens and Stevens is where I will be attending.

 

Best poinger I can give is to get a TX CDL manual and study it. Remember the school is going to teach you how to pass the test and get your CDL, your 5 weeks with the trainer will teach you to drive a truck.

The Texas CDL book is available on line, down load it and pay special attention to Chapter 14. There are special requirements for Texas. You will take written tests on General Knowledge, combination vehicles, air brakes, Special Requirements (the afore mentioned Chapter 14) and one other that is escaping me right now.

All in all its not very difficult, just be patient, study the manual and pay attention in class.

Make a visit to your local truckstop some time and look around at some.of fhe.other drivers... you will be telling yourself, if they can do it, so can you.