My first load

so i met my trainer and we picked up our load on friday in englewood, ohio. We then proceeded on to Porterville, Ca. Yes, i said california :) It was a great trip! Right now im sitting at a truck stop in bakersfield waiting for our 9pm appointment to get our next load and then we're off to oklahoma! So far its been a great experience, i've driven ALOT and i've learned so much, my trainer is cool, kinda old though hehe. But he's been teaching me alot. Im getting better at shifting and such. I cant wait to see what happens next! I'll keep updating you guys as i get the chance. But for now, its off to oklahoma i go! See you soon my friends
Turnpike Trgovac
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waiting for a trainer....

I know i havent posted in a while, its been a crazy few days. I've gotten my CDL which means im on to the next step of the process :) getting a trainer and going on the road! YAY! I took my test on tuesday and passed it the first time, VERY NICE!!!! I got through my pre trip inspection and backing easily, then it was too the road, which was the most challenging part. The truck i drove had a really rough clutch that didnt allow me to shift gears like i normally do, i had to push the clutch all the way to the floor to get it into gear, on the trucks i had been training on, it only took pushing the clutch just past the friction point to get it into gear. Therefore when i was driving the test truck, i was grinding gears left and right lol. The examiner told me he could make a new engine block from all the scrap metal i was making by grinding the gears lol. He was a great guy though, really relaxed and easy going which made the test go alot easier! Anyways, i passed and now im playing the waiting game. Once i get a trainer, they will pick me up from the hotel and take me on the road for my phase 1 training! Ill try to keep you all informed, but when i get on the road i dont know how much i'll be able to post. I'll post as much as i can! See you soon friends!
Turnpike Turk
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