Avoiding bunking with other "sausages"...

[EddieVHrules]

Is there any way when you go to these cdl schools you can avoid having to bunk with other strangers who let's face it you simply can't trust and can only screw up, for various reasons (talks too much, farts too much, snores, stinks etc) your much needed sleep you will need to be able to pass the cdl test at the end of training.

I could be making too much of this but just figured I'd ask.

[Malaki86]

The question is how are you going to handle it when you do your OTR training with another driver in the truck with you 24/7?

[Roadhog]

Ear plugs will help.
I have to use them at the TS's every now and then, when I get a noisy neighbor.

[golfhobo]

Did he just call me a "sausage?"

[Malaki86]

I'd say you're more like a VIENNA sausage

[Roadhog]

I think Hobo developed what I call "Putin Syndrome."
FedEx has him driving one of those short trucks.

[GMAN]

There is no need for the personal attacks, hobo.

[Fredog]

I think you are well within reason to not want to share a room with a stranger, I dont even want to share a room with a friend!! being in the truck is a different story, you will not be showering in the same room or arguing about what to watch on tv or about what time to go to bed or get up.
BTW, I have over 30 years driving experience and NEVER have shared a room with anyone except my wife. So I would say this myth is busted Jamie

[VPIDarkAngel]

Yes, there is. Attending one that's close to where you live certainly helps. When I went to Alliance, I never once spent a night in a motel room. However, if you don't live that close, you can probably pay for a room by yourself. Now, whenever you get a job and start into training, well, those quarters will make motel life look much easier.

Despite hobo's cynicism, he does have a point. Team driving is kinda like a motel scenario, except one person's up all night moving the room around and rocking the bed. Then again, whoever is the other driver won't be a stranger for long. Then again, that's a whole different can of worms.

[golfhobo]

I think Hobo developed what I call "Putin Syndrome."

There's nuttin' wrong with my puttin'.

[Mr. Ford95]

I can tell you it's tough if you've never done it before Eddie. I went camping a lot when I was younger as a Scout so I shared tents with friends all the time. Nothing wrong with that at all. When I went to college and had to share a room with someone I knew absolutely nothing about..............it bothered me a bit. I got over it to a point, still got real PO-ed when he would come stumbling in at 2-3 am drunk and flip on the lights then ask if the lights woke me up. It does seem scary but it's not the end of the world.

[EddieVHrules]

The question is how are you going to handle it when you do your OTR training with another driver in the truck with you 24/7?

Well that's different. Then ya have no choice and that also means ya already passed yer cdl. :O)

[EddieVHrules]

Did he just call me a "sausage?"

LOL. I got that name from when I was younger and whenever me and my buddies would walk into a party that had too many guys and not enough of the ladies, we would all say, "Sausage party, no good." lol

[EddieVHrules]

I think you are well within reason to not want to share a room with a stranger, I dont even want to share a room with a friend!! being in the truck is a different story, you will not be showering in the same room or arguing about what to watch on tv or about what time to go to bed or get up.
BTW, I have over 30 years driving experience and NEVER have shared a room with anyone except my wife. So I would say this myth is busted Jamie

Exactly my point.

[4roses]

Eddie you were asking about during the 'time your in school', right ? .... Not after you head out with a Trainer.

Talk to the school before your go and see what their polices are on problem room mates and etc ? .... for the time your sharing a room or an apartment while in school .... leave your valuable items at home ... and when you graduate from school and sign up with the company your going to drive for ask them if they could route you toward your home town as soon as possible so you may pick up the other items you want to take with you. I found most companys I drove for worked with all new drivers, they know your not going to take all your items to school with you.... But a good set of ear plugs will do wonders, and buy a bottle of Frbreeze....

[EddieVHrules]

I think Hobo developed what I call "Putin Syndrome."
FedEx has him driving one of those short trucks.

No offense RoadHog, but sometimes I can't tell if you're just having some fun or being a *****. Maybe both. You have me guessing. A talent I guess you have. ;O) Jus sayin...
Btw, how much time you put in to finding the pics you post to support your response?? LOL

[Roadhog]

No offense RoadHog, but sometimes I can't tell if you're just having some fun or being a *****. Maybe both. You have me guessing. A talent I guess you have. ;O) Jus sayin...
Btw, how much time you put in to finding the pics you post to support your response?? LOL

Sorry for the confusion, but that response was for Hobo.
Thankfully... ...you missed the post, that GMAN deleted.
Hobo made some good points, but he must have added too much bran to his diet....cuz he was kinda "full of it."

I do try to just be funny, and I know that also risks offending.
If I have a beef with someone, I won't cloud the issue, and leave them guessing.
I do have an Icon status, which does make me one of the biggest idiots here...and I've been here too long, but they won't give me parole.
I've gathered allot of those images over the years, in my desperate attempt to get banned outta this coffin cab.

Anyway, one way to approach the close quarters with a bunch of steering wheel holders, is to get all Francis on their ass.

[golfhobo]

Actually.... I deleted it myself. I think I was having a bad day.

[Roadhog]

... some days a man really needs his line 5. ha-ha ha-ha cof

[EddieVHrules]

Sorry for the confusion, but that response was for Hobo.
Thankfully... ...you missed the post, that GMAN deleted.
Hobo made some good points, but he must have added too much bran to his diet....cuz he was kinda "full of it."

I do try to just be funny, and I know that also risks offending.
If I have a beef with someone, I won't cloud the issue, and leave them guessing.
I do have an Icon status, which does make me one of the biggest idiots here...and I've been here too long, but they won't give me parole.
I've gathered allot of those images over the years, in my desperate attempt to get banned outta this coffin cab.

Anyway, one way to approach the close quarters with a bunch of steering wheel holders, is to get all Francis on their ass.

lol. That was a great scene. "Lighten up Francis."
Sorry if I misunderstood ya and was overly defensive. No harm meant.