Swift is out of the running for my CDL training.. Central? could they offer me what I need? In Sac and need to be able to get to Sac to pick up and drop wife here when needed... Any suggestions?
The adventures of 'Team Klingon'
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lady K, Dec 10, 2010.
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Sweet Klingon! That was the first truck we leased at Central (a white one). We absolutely loved that truck. Not a lot of room but man she rode nice! That truck is so stable in the wind too! We never got stuck in that one. Only problem was it was very heavy and as a team with our dog we had to watch what we kept in the truck. I would throw the chains off in the summer and year round I went without the spare tire and rack. One thing that takes some getting used to is the turning radius. Your turns are going to be a lot wider. Also backing is going to take some practice because your stacks are right behind your door. Tell you what though that truck ran! I don't think we hardly had any problems with it. Our worst experience with that truck was the day we got rid of it!
Way to go man! Ladyk is going to love it!
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This morning I thought/was told I was going to OK City, now I am told I'm going to Portland OR. -
I took this one to the scales and it weighed in at 17,800# with about 7/8 full of fuel.
I am really REALLY liking this truck....Lady K Thanks this. -
I am typing this is a moving vehicle (the tractor) so appologies in advance for typos - LOL! Well I started off w/my trainer yesterday. What a pleasant surprise!! NOTHING like Gary's trainer. He doesn't listen to music or the radio... it is quite... he doesn't freeze me out... if he gets tired, he will get into the top bunk instead of making me move. Yeah - I lucked out!! I feel bad (but secretly glad) that the trainer I have is treating me well, and Gary's didn't. I already have 2 backs in (need 40+) and today I drove completely across New Mexico - Woo Hoo!! I also figured out what I want next on our shopping list - satilite radio!! Found a station today and sang along - all day long. It was a blast. Trainer feels comfortable enough w/my driving that he slept for most of the day. I'm expecting that he will drive all night - or at least a good portion of it. So far sleeping has be 'OK'... not as sound as a bed that doesn't move, but good enough. Last night he got tired about 2 ish (I think) and then the truck was still... so all in all a great day for me. Now with Gary - I was fussing at him yesterday because the truck we were getting wasn't ready yet - and he was patiently waiting... well the shop guy (plus some of the other office folk) noticed that he was still there and got him a truck. Well it turns out that its nicer than the one he originally was going to get. Its a Kenworth 900 (not sure if that's the right number - but its a Kenworth) and it has a 13 speed. He is so excited to get a 13 speed... and I can understand that... now that I'm driving one. Its nice for the hills. I do wish I had more time to continue playing on the computer - but I will have to concentrate on 'work'. I'm sure there will be some down time - and I'll be able to play more then. Oh I guess I should say where I am and where we are headed... started in Fontana, CA yesterday - I drove to Needles CA... woke up in Arizona... almost to the border. Stopped at a Flying J and took a shower... that one wasn't bad - water got really hot, and the shower was clean. Not like some of the horror stories I've heard of - but I'm sure they are out there!! I went back to driving and drove completely across New Mexico to Amoretto TX. Not to shabby for a newbie
our first stop w/this load is Columbus OH - and not due until Monday - guess they were giving us time just incase - Ha Ha fooled them
then the load continues on to Maryland or Massachusis or something like that... can't remember right now... but he's going to see if we can drop this and pick something else up since we are making such good time.
Yeah - I think I am REALLY going to like this job. It will be much better when I get back with Klingon - but I think we made the right decision!!chompi, Texas-Nana, Hitman and 2 others Thank this. -
Wonderful to hear from you LadyK! I'm so glad things are going well for you.
And your mentor is suppose to use that upper bunk when the truck is stopped and you're both in bunks.
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Glad everything is going smoothly for you Lady K!
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Lady K, you just answered my next question about
Gary's truck, When i saw that he was getting a Volvo i through that ok, now i read that he's getting a KW900, even better. Be safe & drive careful, soon you'll be with Gary & truckin down the road. -
Sounds like you have a good trainer. Good luck out there, Lady K. Learn all you can.
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WTG, Lady K, and nice truck, Klingon. Sounds like y'all are doing great (like I knew you would). Glad I got to meet you before you started out and got all busy.
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