[wrangler69]

You will learn in school.

[mrfreeze]

Perfect! Thanks for all the continuing answers guys!

[bikeman]

Just wanted to post a couple of extra things to consider: If you have a lot of difficulty with getting the hang of driving or have trouble getting a CDL what happens with your school? Do they wash you out or spend a little extra time with you? Is there a lot of pressure from the instructors? Do they yell and scream if you execute a maneuver improperly? If you wash out, how much do you owe? There was a guy in my class who had quite Schneider school after 9 days and he had to repay them "a lot" he told me. He quit because he couldn't take the instructors yelling and decided he wasn't cut out for driving... Later he passed his test and is now working.

I took the accelerated class at my school, and looking back, I think I would have gone for the standard class even though it cost an extra $800. I thought this truck driving thing was a snap, and have never had any problems driving cars, gas trucks or motor homes. School turned out to be more difficult than I thought and that extra week of practice/training would've been nice.

I do think anyone can learn to drive a t/t, as long as they have the motor skills to drive a car. It just takes time getting adjusted to the larger size, turning radius and comfort level in traffic.

[FreeKen]

I can't speak for all schools, but the one I went through - Roadmaster @ West Memphis, AR - they will bend over backwards to help you learn! In fact, they say that the only way a student will leave without a CDL is if he/she quits on their own!

[Gorrillasnot]

I went to Sage Tech in Muncie, IN. There was a guy in my class that had never driven a stick before. He was worried about shifting at first, but the instructor told him that it's actually easier to teach someone thats never driven a stick in a car.
He did ok and went on to get his CDL.

good luck

[mrfreeze]

Well it turns out that I "misheard" and the company that actually would be considering hiring me would be "USA Trucking". Which is fine too, but now I have to go and make sure that they aren't going to screw me over royally. Fun.

[cecole74]

I leave for orientation on Monday. After my training they said that I will be driving there solo regional. Since I am out of Houston that seems to cover the Eastern U.S. Cant wait to get going.

[Sda]

What kind of physical do y'all require? Do I need to be able to Clim into the back of the trailer??