Started school today at International Schools in Austin, TX

[terrylamar]

I started my CDL school today. I had to take my physical first thing. I was worried about my BP. No problem. It was an easy day, just got a feel for the class, watched some videos and took some test. We will go to the DMV on Wed. to get out permits. I have been studying so I'm not worried about that. I'm glad I have access to this cite, there sure are a lot of misconceptions out there, especially from people that should know better. I'll push this forum.

[terrylamar]

Well, we finished up out first week. I passed all my endorsement first try. I haven't taken the Hazmat yet. I wanted to study a little bit more. We've had an interesting week. Our head instructor was fired. I don't want to get into any details online about this school. If you are interested PM me. I think it can only get better from now on.

[terrylamar]

Got to drive for the first time today. A Freightliner 9 speed. All we did was, hook up and straight line back. Piece of cake. More of the same for the rest of the week. We'll be out on the road tomorrow or later this week.

[street_95]

best of luck and continued success

[terrylamar]

best of luck and continued success

Thanks, I was just posting nonsense to see what happened when I went over 100 post. I'm a Senior Trucker now

[street_95]

best of luck and continued success

Thanks, I was just posting nonsense to see what happened when I went over 100 post. I'm a Senior Trucker now

get another 100 and you get to be super

[starman5196]

Where's this school at in Austin? i live in round Rock, just norht of Austin, and went all the way to Little Rock for my schooling. Is it fairly new?

[terrylamar]

Where's this school at in Austin? i live in round Rock, just norht of Austin, and went all the way to Little Rock for my schooling. Is it fairly new?

It is not new, I don't know how long they have been here. The classes are offered through Austin Community College (ACC). Classroom time is at ACC off of Middle Fiskville, by Highland Mall and driving time is in the large parking lot at Reagan High School. I grew up in Round Rock. The old Round Rock, go Dragons!

[starman5196]

terry - I'm home in RR right now. first time in just over a month. Didn't realize that the school was affiliated with ACC. I talked to someone from there last year, but I think he's not there any longer. Believe his name was Bob.

Found out it's pretty hard to find a place to keep a truck in round Rock when you get home. Luckily, Chaparral Ice is letting me put it in there back parking lot for a few days. Have to move Friday though, they have an Icebats game Friday night and need the parking spaces back!!

[terrylamar]

terry - I'm home in RR right now. first time in just over a month. Didn't realize that the school was affiliated with ACC. I talked to someone from there last year, but I think he's not there any longer. Believe his name was Bob.

Found out it's pretty hard to find a place to keep a truck in round Rock when you get home. Luckily, Chaparral Ice is letting me put it in there back parking lot for a few days. Have to move Friday though, they have an Icebats game Friday night and need the parking spaces back!!

We might be able to work something out if you don't mind driving to Austin. I have a 2K sq. ft. commercial building. When I'm in town I'll be parking there. It will be awhile before this will happen, I have two RV's and a bunch of dogs I have to get rid of. PM me if you might be interested.

[terrylamar]

We did some more backing today and parallel parked for the first time. I drive a F350 Crew Cab pulling a 10' trailer all the time. This must help, I haven't had any pull-ups in straight line backing and only one in parallel parking. The course was already set up, one instructor stayed behind so I asked if I could practice on my own, I tried it with out it being shown or explained, of course I screwed up. The instructor then explained it to me and I've nailed in every time since. I got to go out on the road for the first time, today. Don't ask me about shifting... yet. Some of the other students in class are having problems with various skills, mainly straight line backing, yet when a truck is open they seem reluctant to drive. I've got a spring in my butt, anytime a truck is available I'll drive. I'll stay at lunch, I'll volunteer to help part the trucks at the end of the day, whatever it takes to get drive time.

[starman5196]

Isn't it a great feeling to get behind the wheel? I hope that feeling doesn't wear off as time and miles go by. I love being out on the road and seeing new things. Too many years stuck in HEB waiting on customers I guess.

Hope you have continued success with the training

[terrylamar]

Isn't it a great feeling to get behind the wheel? I hope that feeling doesn't wear off as time and miles go by. I love being out on the road and seeing new things. Too many years stuck in HEB waiting on customers I guess.

Hope you have continued success with the training

Thanks starman. I know you are leaving soon and I'm tied up in school and I'll be at a gunshow in Houstom this weekend or I'd invite you to a cup of coffee at Starbucks. I'll catch you one of these days.

[starman5196]

Keep me posted on your progress. Will be back in RR around Nov 10th or so. Who are you going to drive for?

[terrylamar]

Keep me posted on your progress. Will be back in RR around Nov 10th or so. Who are you going to drive for?

I have decided on TMC, Long Haul Division. I graduate October 28 and I might be in Iowa about that time. November 10th is my birthday, my Marine birthday, that is.

[starman5196]

Hmmmmmm - November in Iowa. Dress warn Texas boy. Your blood is waaaay to thin for that. I grew up in Iowa and Illinois but I don't think I could last up there any more. Been in wonderful Texas too long. Maybe we'll meet up there and have that cup of coffee

[terrylamar]

Hmmmmmm - November in Iowa. Dress warn Texas boy. Your blood is waaaay to thin for that. I grew up in Iowa and Illinois but I don't think I could last up there any more. Been in wonderful Texas too long. Maybe we'll meet up there and have that cup of coffee

That's where Headquarters is. I'm not going to live there!

[starman5196]

Won't you have to be up there for a little while for orientation? Aren't they based out of Des Moines? I like that area but it's even nicer along the Mississippi River - better fishing and 5 beautiful grand daughters live in the Quad City area. Makes it kinda special

[terrylamar]

Won't you have to be up there for a little while for orientation? Aren't they based out of Des Moines? I like that area but it's even nicer along the Mississippi River - better fishing and 5 beautiful grand daughters live in the Quad City area. Makes it kinda special

Yeah, I'll be there two weeks, then they send me back to Texas for six weeks with my trainer, afterwards I get my own truck. Grand Daughters, how old are you? I'm 50. I'm getting a late start in trucking. I don't think it will slow me down at all.

[starman5196]

Terry - I'll be 58 in a few weeks and just got into trucking myself. I've only had my own truck for a month now so I'm still learing too. Got to say that I'm enjoying my new career and it's making me feel like a youngster again - guess I was due for a change. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.