Would The Fall/Winter Be The Best Time To Obtain Your CDL?

Would it? I was thinking about postponing my truck driving aspirations the until at least the fall because I figured those would be the times when the weather is at its worst and it would probably be best to train in the worst possible conditions than ideal conditions if that makes sense.. Or does it not really matter at all lol?

 

It's better to have a trainer with you the first time driving on snow and ice.
You don't have to but I think it's beneficial.

 

Yeah same thing I was thinking, it would make more sense to me to train during the seasons where conditions aren't there best so that I'll be able to pick up some helpful tips from my more experienced trainer as opposed to getting my CDL now and most likely learning it on my own although I have no problem with that, I'd rather a trainer be with me like you said.

 

I did 8 week with a trainer when I started in 2004. If I could have left my trainer around April 20th to May 20th that would have been best for me.

 

wait about another 200 years for the earth to freeze over, THEN go and get your CDL.

What freaking difference does it make?

If you get your CDL, NOW, you have the chance to get some miles under your belt, to be better ABLE to handle what comes up later. For all you know, when winter hits, it could be mild as all hell and NO snow or ice to deal with.

If you have to think now about the winter weather and roads, then please do us a favor, and do not get a CDL period.

 

Whoa, no need to get defensive buddy I just asked a simple question. Like I said I wouldn't mind doing it alone but I'd prefer a trainer be with the first time, I don't know why a new driver wanting to learn from his trainer on bad road conditions would upset you so much.

 

you go wit the flow of things. if you don't then do not get a CDL, it's that simple. Sound's to me, you need your hand held.

 

Just put your big boy pants on and get to it. You know, winter starts slowly, it isn't sunny one day then 10 feet of snow and ice the next. You should be able to manage.

 

What implies I NEED my hand held? Isn't it the trainer's responsibility to train me? I'm gonna get trained regardless of what season it is, I just rather the seasons be fall or winter, I still don't see what you're gripe is.

 

They are there more to teach you how the company wants things done, they are not there to teach you how to drive. That's what school was for. They may be able to offer guidance in less than perfect situations, but remember this, the person training you, how much experience do they have? Some of these companies call 6 months a good amount of time to train someone. Talk about the blind leading the blind.

Just try to learn something new every day. Never say you know the best way to do something and make intelligent decisions. When the weather gets bad and you have to take a 10 hour break anyway, maybe take it sooner today and drive more tomorrow when hopefully the weather is better. No sense in trying to fight through it if you're just going to shut down later anyway. Things like that. Basicly never get to a point you think you know it all.