Just to update you guys did both combination and special requirements 100 on combination and missed 1 on special requirements I was really sweating the test but all went well it's a trip looking at my paper permit and seeing the class A with a must be with cdl driver when driving restriction of course lol. Thanks for yalls insight. Start class this Monday coming up.
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Yes it all worked out I just did 2 test to get permit special requirements and combination got a 100 on combination and missed 1 on special requirements. Thanks for your insight on all of this.
Mugarolla
Light 'em up!
Good luck.
It should be a couple days in the building in class and you should be in the lot by Wednesday getting used to double clutching a tractor.
Piece of cake with the tractors we have now.
I pulled boats and campers all my life, so pulling a trailer was a piece of cake. I was used to backing also.
That might take some practice. You turn the wheel the opposite way you want the rear of the trailer to go. Some guys struggle with backing. Just take your time.
The weirdest part for me was getting used to how high I was off the ground in the tractor.
Quick funny story. In feeders about 5 years and had to back a Big Bob (26 ft straight truck) onto the dock. While backing, I turned the wheel the wrong way, my mindset was a trailer, and damn near hit the trailer on the other side.
LOL yea I can see that happening...i have backed some trailers up like a car hauler a couple times I was ok I just took my time went slow i kept having to think ok I want the trailer to go this way what way do I need to turn lol, but I'm sure it becomes 2nd nature. My only concern I'm in a big city bldg and I'm going to be irritable trying to back the trailers up in a door or pad at the bldg...those yard dogs more so then the other feeder drivers blaze thru the yard like crazy they all tell me you will get used to it after awhile, I drive thru the yard at pm with a bulk van to park it to get unloaded at night. I just hope they are patient with me while I get the hang of it.
Indecisi0n
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Good luck in the snow this weekend feeder peeps.
A couple buildings already shutdown, waiting to hear from mine but I'm not working regardless.
Indecisi0n
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It's a good feeling when you aren't working a storm. Then you just hope that the ones at do are ok.
What I meant was I'm calling out if they don't shut down, and so is everyone else. They won't even be able to keep the yards clear. You'll probably get a couple drivers who go in but they're just greedy, they know they aint going anywhere they just want their 8 hour guarantee.
Dutch Dawg
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The clip I saw identified it as occurring in N.C.
Non sequitur
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How much time should it take to finish the DMV written test
It's multiple choice, if I remember right the general knowledge is 50 questions and the other sections are 25 each. I wanna say it me about 30 to 45 minutes?
Non sequitur
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Trying to decide whether or not I should take the day off from work to take the test or just go on the DMV's late night after I pull my route. That would give me about an hour and half to finish the DMV written test
If your DMV is anything like mine you'll be waiting in line for 30 minutes before you get started. I'd take the day off just so you don't have the added pressure of the clock.
hondo
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And check in advance to make sure they do the CDL tests there. In my state it's like only 1 out of 5 locations handle CDL testing.
UPS4Life
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Get the paper work first and find out what all you need I'm pretty sure you need a DOT physical just to get the permit now. Also not sure how your dmv is but are they by chance open Saturday's?
@MaceFremonti, were you on the turnpike over the weekend?
Non sequitur
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Sucks no Saturdays at my dmv. I have my dot medical card already. I've been in packages over 2 decades.
hondo
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Your medical card has to be specifically marked CDL. Make sure yours is. (I don't think you need it for the permits, but it is definitely a must have item to get the actual license).
Also, somewhere along the line, you will need to declare "Interstate, non-exception". (Hopefully I got that right, and others can confirm or correct me
Non sequitur
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So ups will pay for my cdl dot card?
