I'm officially a "professional driver". Only missed 4 on the drive/skills test, examiner said I didn't look in the mirrors a couple times when I know I did. Looking at hiring on with Interstate, May and Gordon (already approved). Gordon won't let me take the pup. Interstate wants a $700 deposit for a pet. Haven't heard back from May in over a week. Got some calls to make and should be with a trainer before the end of the month. Any other companies I should apply with that run 11 western, let you take the truck home and allow pets?

 

Roads West runs 11 western states.

 

Congrats on passing your test.

However, getting your CDL is just a small part of being a "professional truck driver". Now, the real learning begins.

As I have said before, many have learned to drive a truck, few remain to become a truck driver.

Good luck, and drive safe.

 

Congrats Lunker! Hope I do as well as you!

Cluggy, its the "real" learning that intrigues me! The hands-on!

 

Congrats on passing..

I had heard many old timers say this, Your not a Professional Driver till you park the truck for the last time.

Just rememebr do not get cocky, for you still do not know everything. When you think you do know everything, PARK THE TRUCK, for your about to Crash and Burn.

 

My new life as a driver is just starting. I'm amazed at what I've already learned. Passed the test and class scores "top of the class" with a total score of 96. Then I also earned a new nickname which is also a reminder for me to slow down. They called me "hotdog". I need to find one of those oscar meyer antenna hotdogs to hang from the cab where I can see it and be reminded, it's not how fast you get there, it's how you got there safely.
Looks like I'll be going with Interstate Dist. out of Tacoma. They let you bring the pet. I've got a beagle pup named "Scooter". He'll be my ears while I sleep.

 

good news is you passed! Congrats....Driver!

Bad news is.... Scooter's going to JAIL!! :lol:

I think you'll like Interstate! Maybe see ya around!

 

Scooter's (born with the name "Willie") in jail right now learning how to be a trucker's dog. The breeder is my instructor's future wife and she's training him on leash. Scooter's brother "Waylon" was sold to a couple that went on their training run with Interstate a couple weeks ago.

 

Congrats Lunker!

 

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Gotta luv these noobies!!!

Sorry to burst your bubble here, Lunker, but unless you have gone AT LEAST one full week without bathing, shaving, or brushing your teeth, you really haven't earned the right to call yourself a "Professional Driver"!!

Passing the CDL Exam is an important step, and for that, you are to be commended. Having passed your CDL exam DOES entitle you to go buy a nice selection of sleeveless undershirts and ragged bluejeans from the thrift store; then, you'll need to allow for enough time to build up coffee stains and chewing tobacco stains on them.

Here's a Noobie "Cheater Trick". Get some yellow food dye, and apply a few drops of it on the front of the shirt, down near the shirt tail!!

I did that, and I even managed to fool the experts when I started out!!

Congrats, & BOL2U!!