Stating CDL school C1 in Indy IN 7/26th

I did Indy C-1 # Indy(See one you see 'em all...). Good school, good state. I rode my BMW motorcycle there and this was March 13, 2004. they kept me an extra week in school, but I passed Tndy test on first try.
A guy in class that everyone thought was a super trucker (they called him OJ- 'cause he looked like him) failed the state test at least five times. After the third failure you pay the fee, and it aint cheap...
That's my assigned truck, grab yourself a piece of upholstery to place on driver's seat, cause it'll stink...

Direct deposit your pay, otherwise your on your own...
kinda cool hauling beer, paper, liquids...

 

well all go to state tomorrow hope I can get this first time ready to start earning! Getting sick of the ramada here nice plce not dump but hate living in a hotel room will keep everyone posted as how it went
Drive safe all

 

Tanks for the update WV.

 

How's USA orientation? Are you in Van Buren or Vandalia?

I start orientation on 8/23.

 

I just finished USA training in Van Buren, and got sent home til Tues when I goto Dayton to meet up with my trainer.

 

morning all well still in indy went to state yesterday passed my pre trip and 4 point brake check the range(backing) and went to the street, well failed the street he said I inpeaded traffic thats a fail oh well go back Monday morning! Have a good weekend all!

 

Hey Jason still here went to state yesterday got almost back to the school was on subway truning right and thats were he said I impeaded traffic! Oh well be out here monday then have to wait for BMV on tues to get my cdl! I too will be going on the 23rd thats the date everyone is getting! Larry Rick and angla and myself are still here!
See ya in Van Buren.

 

Gotta watch those right hand turns on your road test. A guy in my class passed everything until the end. The business yard has rail access in Ft Wayne. The tracks are across the entrance parallel with the street. A train went by and trucks piled up there waiting. After the train went by a driver backed a little so he could pull in. He was auto failed for impeding.

 

hear ya there I am just gonna take my time and not impead traffic make sure everything is ok before making my turn

 

Thats a tough turn on Subway, but take it slow, and if at all possible take it in 3rd gear. Most everybody I know that struggled on that turn either tried to shift while turning or for some reason missed the gear. It is definitely a wide turn so take your space, and then square it up. Good Luck on Monday! I meet up with my trainer on Tues either in Dayton or Vandalia to start my driver training. I have some advice for anyone going to Van Buren USA Truck orientation. Email me, I dont want to just advertise it in here. ~JohnC