my big change.

[W2NAP]

Well I have a big change coming. Starting 4/20 (har harr) I begin at C1 Indianapolis for the CDL stuff. and if all goes well (ending up with a CDL) then I will move over to a company for comp. orientation then off in a truck.

of course if all goes well...

[N2CHX]

Congrats. Not sure why you posted this in Rumpus though.

[W5BRM]

Congrats! How long is your schooling going to be?

[w0aew]

I'll toke in yer honor that day.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye3ecDYxOkg

[W2NAP]

Congrats. Not sure why you posted this in Rumpus though.

I don't want non members to see. gen chat is open view to all..


Congrats! How long is your schooling going to be?

3 weeks. so they say.

[WØTKX]

Congrats. Not sure why you posted this in Rumpus though.

Congrats & Dynamite!

Rumpus Celebration with one of my favorite truckin' music bands...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_dJ0dqq-l4
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_dJ0dqq-l4)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_dJ0dqq-l4

P.S. Roller Derby girrrllls are hawt. :mrgreen:

[W5BRM]

3 weeks. so they say.

Yikes!! Hope whatever company you sign on with puts you with a good trainer. 3 weeks isnt a whole lot of training. I went to school in '91 and I had 240 hrs of training. Thats 6 weeks at 40h a week and that wasn't near enough in my opinion.

[KG4CGC]

If yer ever in my nook of the woods ... keep on rollin'. No one wants to stop here.

I'll buy ya lunch.

[W2NAP]

Yikes!! Hope whatever company you sign on with puts you with a good trainer. 3 weeks isnt a whole lot of training. I went to school in '91 and I had 240 hrs of training. Thats 6 weeks at 40h a week and that wasn't near enough in my opinion.

company "training" they say is 4-6 weeks. but had a driver that worked there tell me it really depends on you the new driver on how well you handle yourself. but C1 is 3 weeks 7a-4p. I don't think I will have that bad of time honestly.


If yer ever in my nook of the woods ... keep on rollin'. No one wants to stop here.

I'll buy ya lunch.

I know where SC is.. but EM84ru no idea.. id have to look at a map, then see it for myself to believe it exists.. :v I like the idea of lunch. BBQ ribs man. SC has to have a good BBQ joint.

[KG4NEL]

NC BBQ > SC BBQ

:yum:

Congrats!

[W2NAP]

passed the state general knowledge,combo,air and tank. passed on 1st try. took me about 35mins to do all 4 tests

[NQ6U]

Just keep in mind that your IQ drops approximately 40 points the second they hand you that CDL.

[W2NAP]

10-4 :v

[K4PIH]

Professional truckers don't get the respect they deserve for bringing 99% of life to the rest of us. Go forth and conquer.

[PA5COR]

Been there, done that, and wishing you good luck.
Last December renewing my drivers license I had the truck and bus certification removed, not going to use that anymore.
Just kept car and trailer drivers license.
I can get back the truck and bus part when I go to a medical, 200 euro's for something I won't use anymore? no deal.
Had tons of fun driving articulated lorry's through Europe though in my younger years.

[KG4NEL]

passed the state general knowledge,combo,air and tank. passed on 1st try. took me about 35mins to do all 4 tests

woot woot

[WX7P]

Professional truckers don't get the respect they deserve for bringing 99% of life to the rest of us. Go forth and conquer.

I thought GE did that.

Oh, wait, that's GOOD things TO life....

[K7SGJ]

Just keep in mind that your IQ drops approximately 40 points the second they hand you that CDL.

I didn't think hams had IQs over 40. Who Gnu?

[W2NAP]

got my VALID 2 year med card today. now to get permit 2mar

[NQ6U]

Wait until your first attempt at the alley dock skill test.

[KG4NEL]

Wait until your first attempt at the alley dock skill test.

Our docks were uphill, which was always hilarious in the winter.

[K7SGJ]

Our docks were uphill, which was always hilarious in the winter.

That's where they got the expression "what's up dock"?

[W2NAP]

Wait until your first attempt at the alley dock skill test.

IN just has strait line,offset and parallel then road + pretrip

[NQ6U]

IN just has strait line,offset and parallel then road + pretrip

I think you're mistaken, unless perhaps you're never going drive outside Indiana. The elements of the CDL test are DOT mandated.

[KG4CGC]

"That's a negative soldier, when using a CLP as a personal abrasive tool-dual instance knob soap (PAT-DIKS) at no time should the applicable hand move above the bell-end......it's in the standing orders. It's in the standing orders."

[W2NAP]

I think you're mistaken, unless perhaps you're never going drive outside Indiana. The elements of the CDL test are DOT mandated.

to get a CDL in Indiana its just pre-trip, strait,offside,parallel then road test.

[NQ6U]

to get a CDL in Indiana its just pre-trip, strait,offside,parallel then road test.

Huh, weird. Maybe they changed things since I was teaching. But, you know, dropping the alley dock (a skill you'll use pretty much daily) and keeping parallel parking (something you'll probably never use again once you pass the test) makes very little sense.

[W5BRM]

When i took my cdl test back in '91, we had to drive a 10 mile route with both 2 and 4 lane roadways, use turn signals properly, proper following distance, proper mirror use etc. I had to perform a straightline backing maneuver, parallel parking and drop/disconnect at the end of the test.

This was in NYS. Don't know what the test is like now.

Had the cutest darned tester too. Short, blonde and she filled out her uniform top quite nicely.

[W2NAP]

Huh, weird. Maybe they changed things since I was teaching. But, you know, dropping the alley dock (a skill you'll use pretty much daily) and keeping parallel parking (something you'll probably never use again once you pass the test) makes very little sense.

yeah its crazy, but for IN just the 3 range tests, pretrip and road.. pretrip don't make much sense ether... like the coolant reservoir tank its mounted with bolts/nuts but yet you don't have to say its mounted securely no missing nuts/bolts... but the damn lines better be mounted securely...

[W2NAP]

When i took my cdl test back in '91, we had to drive a 10 mile route with both 2 and 4 lane roadways, use turn signals properly, proper following distance, proper mirror use etc. I had to perform a straightline backing maneuver, parallel parking and drop/disconnect at the end of the test.

This was in NYS. Don't know what the test is like now.

Had the cutest darned tester too. Short, blonde and she filled out her uniform top quite nicely.

yeah idk about other states but IN is really simple. but to get the permit pain in the ass. the damn road test could be as little as 5 miles or as much as 20. I think they just want to see you can drive the fuckin thing without hitting anything.

[W2NAP]

10AM I passed, shame DMV is closed on monday or id have a CDL in my hand

[NQ6U]

enjoy your last day of elevated iq

[W2NAP]

enjoy your last day of elevated iq

10-4 :v

[PA5COR]

Congrats ;)

[VE7DCW]

Alright Tony.....well done.........i'm glad I was able to talk to you on your repeater the night before you took the test while you were still sane and normal unlike Carl! :mrgreen:

[NQ6U]

Alright Tony.....well done.........i'm glad I was able to talk to you on your repeater the night before you took the test while you were still sane and normal unlike Carl! :mrgreen:

It was your last opportunity, too. Now he has his commercial drivers license and it's all downhill for him from here on.

[K7SGJ]

I guess he got his ticket today. I can only assume since he hasn't posted about it, he either couldn't find his way home, or forgot how to turn on the computer. Such is the life of a CDL holder.

[NQ6U]

I guess he got his ticket today. I can only assume since he hasn't posted about it, he either couldn't find his way home, or forgot how to turn on the computer. Such is the life of a CDL holder.

he 4got how 2 rite

[K7SGJ]

he 4got how 2 rite

Do they give out Crayolas with the logbooks?

[NQ6U]

Do they give out Crayolas with the logbooks?

no u hav 2 breeng yor oan.

[K7SGJ]

Pisser

[W2NAP]

I guess he got his ticket today. I can only assume since he hasn't posted about it, he either couldn't find his way home, or forgot how to turn on the computer. Such is the life of a CDL holder.

something like that.... >_>

I do find it odd that Indiana now gives you a piece of paper for a license at the DMV, and mails the plastic one.... what is this I don't even...

[W5BRM]

Congratulations driver! You planning on otr or just sticking local?

[W2NAP]

Congratulations driver! You planning on otr or just sticking local?

otr awhile, if something real sweet came along then id go local.

[K7SGJ]

otr awhile, if something real sweet came along then id go local.

There is a local gig in San Diego coming up.

[W2NAP]

There is a local gig in San Diego coming up.

bit too far west for me

[KG4NEL]

something like that.... >_>

I do find it odd that Indiana now gives you a piece of paper for a license at the DMV, and mails the plastic one.... what is this I don't even...

NC does the same thing, even with non-commercial licenses. You can't walk out with a laminated one anymore.

[W2NAP]

NC does the same thing, even with non-commercial licenses. You can't walk out with a laminated one anymore.

it is annoying as hell.

[W5BRM]

Found the FMCSA safety website. If you are looking at any particular company and not sure how safe they are, you can check up on them here.

http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx

Just enter the company name and pick from the list.

It wont give you a perfect safety history of a particular company but it might help you in NOT choosing an unsafe company to work for.

[W2NAP]

Found the FMCSA safety website. If you are looking at any particular company and not sure how safe they are, you can check up on them here.

http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx

Just enter the company name and pick from the list.

It wont give you a perfect safety history of a particular company but it might help you in NOT choosing an unsafe company to work for.

just looked at who I am going to, they are a bit better then the avg.

[W3NCH]

Congrats! I'm a bit late to the party. I've been AFK for awhile. :)

[suddenseer]

Congrats Tony. You are going to have to get one of those mobile HF+VHF+UHF rigs. I had my only Islander qso with Kevin on 10M. and 6M when he drove nearby.

[koØm]

Anybody here remember, "The Monford Lane" or the "Double-Diamond lane?"

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ETA: Did "Big R" drivers wear pantyhose?

[NQ6U]

Anybody here remember, "The Monford Lane" or the "Double-Diamond lane?"

ETA: Did "Big R" drivers wear pantyhose?

Monfort. Meat company outta Colorado known for having very fast (triple-digit) trucks.

[KG4CGC]

Anybody here remember, "The Monford Lane" or the "Double-Diamond lane?"

.

ETA: Did "Big R" drivers wear pantyhose?

With polka dot panties and a yellow skirt.

[koØm]

Monfort. Meat company outta Colorado known for having very fast (triple-digit) trucks.

Double-Diamond was Browne Trucking, with the ball-less bulldog trucks always in the slow lane.

.

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[W5BRM]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCno1HSNUnE

[KA9MOT]

to get a CDL in Indiana its just pre-trip, strait,offside,parallel then road test.

Not so fast. The CDL test is mandated by the feds, and there are no differences between states. Everybody takes the same test.

Now, on to my safety lecture.

AF5TY is absolutely correct. At the training levels you are discussing, you will NOT be properly trained. My guess is that you are going with one of the big training outfits. BE VERY CAREFULL! Cops aren't on the top 10 most dangerous jobs list, but truckers are. Take this very seriously. Your life is on the line, more importantly, somebody else's could depend on the level of training you're getting. These big companies are killers. You're just there to fill a seat and make them a profit. If you fail, they don't care. If you die, they don't care. If you kill someone, they don't care.

There is a reason trucking school applicants can no longer get Student Loans.

If you want to be a truck driver, there are better ways.

What company are you looking at? I can find their safety ratings for you. For instance, in 2004 (Last time I looked) Swift had 20,000 trucks, 21,000 drivers and had reported 880 Fatalities. Edit: WOW! Swift has really picked up their safety rating since 2004. I'm impressed! Only 52 fatalities in the last 24 months. 17,000 trucks and 21,000 drivers.

[KA9MOT]

Found the FMCSA safety website. If you are looking at any particular company and not sure how safe they are, you can check up on them here.

http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx

Just enter the company name and pick from the list.

It wont give you a perfect safety history of a particular company but it might help you in NOT choosing an unsafe company to work for.

YUUUP!!!!

[KA9MOT]

otr awhile, if something real sweet came along then id go local.

So, who are you going to?

[KA9MOT]

OOOOPS!!!!!

[W2NAP]

So, who are you going to?

USA Truck, had to come home yesterday. ended up with a major ass headache for 4 days strait. couldn't do shit. ended up in the ER last night, they have no idea what caused the headache, they did pump me with a bit of drugs, now question is will it stay away or not.

[WX7P]

Not so fast. The CDL test is mandated by the feds, and there are no differences between states. Everybody takes the same test.

Now, on to my safety lecture.

AF5TY is absolutely correct. At the training levels you are discussing, you will NOT be properly trained. My guess is that you are going with one of the big training outfits. BE VERY CAREFULL! Cops aren't on the top 10 most dangerous jobs list, but truckers are. Take this very seriously. Your life is on the line, more importantly, somebody else's could depend on the level of training you're getting. These big companies are killers. You're just there to fill a seat and make them a profit. If you fail, they don't care. If you die, they don't care. If you kill someone, they don't care.

There is a reason trucking school applicants can no longer get Student Loans.

If you want to be a truck driver, there are better ways.

What company are you looking at? I can find their safety ratings for you. For instance, in 2004 (Last time I looked) Swift had 20,000 trucks, 21,000 drivers and had reported 880 Fatalities. Edit: WOW! Swift has really picked up their safety rating since 2004. I'm impressed! Only 52 fatalities in the last 24 months. 17,000 trucks and 21,000 drivers.

Wow. It IS a dangerous occupation.

[NQ6U]

Wow. It IS a dangerous occupation.

#7 in the top ten, according to Business Insider. Fatality rate (per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers): 22.0. Nowhere near as dangerous as logging, though—those guys have a fatality rate of 91.3.

I've worked industries and survived (mostly) intact. Physically, anyhow.

[K7SGJ]

PFFFFFT

Being a ham a Dayton is way more dangerous.

[W2NAP]

Wow. It IS a dangerous occupation.

sure is, not only do you have to be careful, you have to watch for the other idiots on the road. in my short time I have seen plenty of cars be stupid around trucks in which could have ended up in disaster.

[W5BRM]

sure is, not only do you have to be careful, you have to watch for the other idiots on the road. in my short time I have seen plenty of cars be stupid around trucks in which could have ended up in disaster.

Not only stupid cars but stupid truckers as well


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAlSskuIWHE

[W2NAP]

Not only stupid cars but stupid truckers as well


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAlSskuIWHE

yep.... biggest dummy I seen so far was a tanker cut me off on I-76 in PA, had that fucker slammed the brakes when he cut me off. I prob wouldn't be here... and with his flammable placard doubt he would be ether.

[WX7P]

Not only stupid cars but stupid truckers as well


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAlSskuIWHE

If that trucker wasn't fired, he should have been.

[NQ6U]

If that trucker wasn't fired, he should have been.

The truck driver was an asshole to be sure but the person driving the black car was also at fault. There was no reason for him/her to insist on squeezing in front of the truck when he/she could have just as easily slowed down and moved in behind.

[WØTKX]

Pfffffffffffffffffft!

The trucker was at fault. Period.

Black car was stupid, but signaled, and the difference in speed was not that great. There was room.

He fucking blocked. Pure aggression. Don't do that shit with heavy rigs! For the record, I also have a CDL.

And, he was on the phone.

This response was the correct one in the YouTube comments...


I am a truck driver and also sit on many accident evaluations with my company. While the car SHOULD have not tried to force it's way in, the truck driver is the professional and must anticipate it being stupid. He obviously saw the car, since he moved toward the shoulder to avoid the collision. This was the wrong move. He should have backed out and let it merge. It stinks because she is being a jerk, but this happens EVERY day. This was a PREVENTABLE accident.Truck drivers - Be the professional that you are and look out for the other idiots on the road. If you can't do that and feel you need to assert your dominance, please get off the road and find another job. You are only endangering others.

[K4PIH]

I don't think we can blame the trucker. He was in the left lane so that others could merge without having to worry about him. It's apparent that the black car did what in DC area is called lane diving. Cutting in front of another vehicle without regards as to speed and clearance. I see this same maneuver many times a day on my commute into DC. Many times it results in an accident. Does not matter about the trucker, the black car was totally at fault for cutting him off. If the car driver was that stupid they deserved what they got. Did you notice the other truck that came into the picture after the black car was sliding sideways? I think the trucker was had just passed the second truck and merge moron blasted around that one then tried to slalom between them, cutting in front of the one to get in the fast lane and had no idea as to speed and clearance.

[K7SGJ]

Accident? No, it was no accident. Either one could have prevented that crash.

[AK4OT]

It was his fault. But, otoh, shouldn't pass a truck on the right.

"Left side, right side, right side, suicide."

[KG4NEL]

The truck driver was an asshole to be sure but the person driving the black car was also at fault. There was no reason for him/her to insist on squeezing in front of the truck when he/she could have just as easily slowed down and moved in behind.

That's the one good thing driving slow vehicles has taught me. Knowing when the brakes are what's going to save your life, and when the pedal to the floor will.

[WØTKX]

A true pro will make allowances for idiots. Period.

[K7SGJ]

A true pro will make allowances for idiots. Period.


Is there even that much allowance in the universe?

[KA9MOT]

I don't think we can blame the trucker. He was in the left lane so that others could merge without having to worry about him. It's apparent that the black car did what in DC area is called lane diving. Cutting in front of another vehicle without regards as to speed and clearance. I see this same maneuver many times a day on my commute into DC. Many times it results in an accident. Does not matter about the trucker, the black car was totally at fault for cutting him off. If the car driver was that stupid they deserved what they got. Did you notice the other truck that came into the picture after the black car was sliding sideways? I think the trucker was had just passed the second truck and merge moron blasted around that one then tried to slalom between them, cutting in front of the one to get in the fast lane and had no idea as to speed and clearance.

I am very proud of the fact that I have 3,000,000 accident free miles in a big truck. The black car is at fault, but the truck driver is even more at fault.

The car was not in his blind spot, and had he been doing his job he would have seen it. Lets assume, that he was not distracted by his phone call. Look at the car ahead, if you watch very closely, you will see a slight increase in speed as the car passing him comes into view. He accelerated to a point where he was following the car ahead too closely. Also, he moved to the left to avoid the car, but never came off the accelerator. The car had him cleared. Lastly, people have to pass on the right when you have inconsiderate asshat who insists on running in the left lane. He should have been behind the other truck until he was ready to pass.

It was a deliberate act. Nothing less.

[koØm]

I didn't think that the driver in the Red Truck was ever going to stop.

I really appreciated when the "Driver" who was on the phone said, "They don't know that I have this on camera, bye, I will talk to you later."

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[KG4CGC]

I don't think we can blame the trucker. He was in the left lane so that others could merge without having to worry about him. It's apparent that the black car did what in DC area is called lane diving. Cutting in front of another vehicle without regards as to speed and clearance. I see this same maneuver many times a day on my commute into DC. Many times it results in an accident. Does not matter about the trucker, the black car was totally at fault for cutting him off. If the car driver was that stupid they deserved what they got. Did you notice the other truck that came into the picture after the black car was sliding sideways? I think the trucker was had just passed the second truck and merge moron blasted around that one then tried to slalom between them, cutting in front of the one to get in the fast lane and had no idea as to speed and clearance.
The graveyard is full of people who had the right of way.

[WØTKX]

Especially motorcyclists, says the guy who was code blue on the pavement 5 years ago.

Driving/riding on the road is not a race, it's more of a high stakes safety rally.

But, mimetic rivalry rules the limbic system.