starting roehl on Feb 25th

Its basically any terminal/drop yard that has another driver in the area that's on 7/7 as well.

 

I think it depends on if they have other drivers on the same fleet that you can share the truck with. I know you can with Iron Mountain, Marshfield, Gary, Mogadore and Ellenwood. I'm pretty sure we have drivers in Oak Creek and the Minneapolis terminal (the city name slips my mind) that do the hometime, and almost sure we have people in Kaukauna on the hometime programs.

 

Is the Illinois Tollway Ez-Pass?

 

Every toll road in Illinois accepts ez-pass, yes. I'm sure you'll be taking I-80 to I-294N to I-94 W (N). You just stay on the main road, they have overhead sensors and you just keep doing the speed limit.

 

You a Dreadnauht?

 

Nah. Ex-wife is, but not me. I was a Wildcat for the majority of the time, then an Eagle. Neither of which I brag about much.

 

For the first time, I didn't follow Opti directions... I feel so dirty...

 

Well our entire class successfully graduated. Heh...even me. The pre-CDL test was brutal. I scored a 25 and forced a car to back up, making a left turn (automatic fail). I was too busy watching my testor, rather than concerning myself with driving.

On test day Keith (my instructor), told me to "Drive the #### Truck!!!" So that is just what I did. I would have scored a 5, but on our last turn I was forced to drive over a curb, due to other vehicles on the last turn in the airport area. So I scored an 11. I'm not concerned with the score, it was a pass or fail thing.

Now I too hold a CDL-A License. My next step will be to transfer the license to Indiana. I'm still hoping I can weasle them out of making me retake the written tests. All my tests are dated till April 2009, plus the fact that I took them only a month ago. Of course...the BMV is a government office, so I won't count on my hope holding true.

Well I won't be starting EVO 1, until sometime after my 7 - 8 June Drill Weekend. Which is ok with me, it gives me a chance to take a little vacation with my girls (wife and kids). I may try to take EVO 1 - 2 all at one time. I don't like breaking up a training program. It is too easy to forget things. I would rather get it all done while the information is fresh.

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But for now... Some R&R, a weekend with the girls. It's Vincennes Rendezvous weekend, here in Vincennes, IN. It is a huge tourist attraction here in Southwestern Indiana. It is a pioneer re-enactment of the French & Indian War time here in Vincennes. There are battles, shops, foods, games, music, shows, and even a Town Cryer (my favorite). It happens every year, Memorial Day Weekend. If you're in the area, come check it out. (Sorry for the commercial plug, but I used to be on the Rendezvous Committee for a couple of years)

Take care everyone, and be safe.

 

Congrats and welcome aboard!

 

Which examiner did you get ?? Tall or shorter ??

Now for the 45 degree back at the truck stops. Between 2 trucks.

Here is a hint: Try and get your work book completed before you go.

I wouldnt want to be going on evo's this time of year. Two guys sweating there ###'s off in a truck. Not a pretty site.

Congrats and good luck..