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#1
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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I'll be going to exclusive trucking school in thousand oaks this fall. as i called em yesturday and asked them lots of questions and i like there polices and if i fail they will retest me till i pass and the won't cut me loose till i'm safe to drive.
#3
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it sure will be a great opportunity!! thank you for the best of luck be safe out there. still need to study the hazmat as i hear the test is chemistry set. though i'm looking forward to being out there taking pics and vids
. great blog to keep up the good work!!
Last edited by ground_pounder; 01-14-2012 at 06:17 AM.
#4
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Location: Somewhere between Rochester NY and Gaults' Gulch
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Get the hand out from your state DMV Re; Hazmat. Learn just what you need to to pass the test and nothing more! Most of it's common sense and if you read into it to far you'll screw yourself. If ya need it for a job then learn more about it, till then work on your driving
#5
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Location: Redneckistan
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If they train you properly, it is almost a fluke to fail. You should have enough time in the truck to pass the skills test rather easily. Students fail themselves on these tests usually by getting a case of the nerves and duffing something that they KNOW and have practiced several times. Your primary goal right now should be finding employment using the school / training company as the key. Employers are looking for people who can see out of the truck, keep a truck in a lane, make a safe and legal right and left turn, have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of backing. They will however not even look at you if your choice of training schools does not meet their insurance carriers minimum standards.. good luck
#6
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Get the hand out from your state DMV Re; Hazmat. Learn just what you need to to pass the test and nothing more! Most of it's common sense and if you read into it to far you'll screw yourself. If ya need it for a job then learn more about it, till then work on your driving
#7
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
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Hey Ground pounder, could you please give me any and all info on exclusive training, I am looking to start my training any day now and its between going here or high desert in sun valley or going to downtown LA which I really dont want to do. any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
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what ever you can tell me about the training , the instructors, the trucks and the scheduling ?? I went by the office today but the yard is over in north Hollywood so I`ll probably be going by there tomorrow. thanks
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. great blog to keep up the good work!!

