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Backing tips for Drivers Side Parallel.

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Backing tips for Drivers Side Parallel.

Backing tips from CDL College .

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Austin Green taking over the operations chair

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Austin Green taking over the operations chair

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Training under the lights at CDL College. 12/27/13

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New Federally Approved DOT Physical in Loveland

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New Federally Approved DOT Physical in Loveland

I just had my physical done at Kolowski Chiropractic and Wellness in Loveland. 970-685-8060. One of the places that meet the new federal st...

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Timelapse 24 Hours of UPS Parking Lot at Christmas

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Timelapse 24 Hours of UPS Parking Lot at Christmas

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Another Graduate from CDL College December 20, 2013

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Another Graduate from CDL College December 20, 2013

Instructors at CDL College congratulate Benyam on his graduation from CDL College .

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Merry Christmas from the Instructors at CDL COLLEGE! Yes we said Merry Christmas.

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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Left to Right</span>, <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mike White, Mike Fox, Steve Heaney, Gary Green, Steve Stidham, Austin Euglow</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Merry Christmas from the Instructors at CDL COLLEGE! Yes we said Merry Christmas.

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Another great training morning at CDL COLLEGE, just so happens to be 18 degrees with freezing drizzle. Who cares its still a great day!

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Another great training morning at CDL COLLEGE, just so happens to be 18 degrees with freezing drizzle. Who cares its still a great day!

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Elf in a truck with Alma Luna Pizarro. Alma is one of our students well on her way to graduation.

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Elf in a truck with Alma Luna Pizarro. Alma is one of our students well on her way to graduation.

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This is what you catch when you do a "Proper" pretrip inspection

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This is what you catch when you do a "Proper" pretrip inspection

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CDL College getting students prepared for offset parking.

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CDL College getting students prepared for offset parking.

CDL College, It's Time..

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Another micro lesson (Safe Start) from CDL College..it's Time..

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Another micro lesson (Safe Start) from CDL College..it's Time..

CDL College, It's Time.. .

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How to get in and how to exit your truck

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How to get in and how to exit your truck

CDL College..It's Time

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Offset Backing Mistake and Correction

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Offset Backing Mistake and Correction

CDL College .. It's Time

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CDL College students getting ready to train with Operations Manager Gary Green.

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CDL College students getting ready to train with Operations Manager Gary Green.

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Martin gets a congrats from Instructor Mike White at CDL College for graduating Truck Driving School.

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Martin gets a congrats from Instructor Mike White at CDL College for graduating Truck Driving School.

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Neil gets congrats from Trainer Mike White at CDL College, Neil just graduated and passed his CDL exam.

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Neil gets congrats from Trainer Mike White at CDL College, Neil just graduated and passed his CDL exam.

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CDL College's version of "Elf on the shelf" We call it "Elf on the Truck".

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CDL College's version of "Elf on the shelf" We call it "Elf on the Truck".

Everyday at Christmas time CDL College employees participate in finding "Elf on the truck". By guessing which truck the Elf is in...

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CDL College students working on their required theory classes.

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CDL College students working on their required theory classes.

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Another day of practice at CDL College

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Another day of practice at CDL College

CDL COLLEGE, It's Time

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Sarah Mason just graduated from CDL College!

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Sarah Mason just graduated from CDL College!

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Pretrip inspection master, Daryl at CDL College.

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Pretrip inspection master, Daryl at CDL College.

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CDL College still training at 3 degrees. Our guys are the best!

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CDL College still training at 3 degrees. Our guys are the best!

Yes we train in all weather conditions CDL College . Its Time..

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FREE Contest from our friends at Recuiting, at Safety as a Service, the answer starts with a P and ends with an A

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Some CDL Skill Tips - Left to right offset manuever

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Some CDL Skill Tips - Left to right offset manuever

Here are some helpful hints ( from CDL College) for the left to right offset manuever. Keep in mind there are many ways to perform t...

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<span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c995-6198-6cd2-17e7d574d4a0" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I
 received my CDL licenses from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cdlcollegecolorado" target="_blank">CDLCollege</a> in June of 2012. I retired 
from the military and wouldn't be receiving my retirement pay for two 
years. I always wanted to drive a big truck. I couldn't find a job for 
more than $12.00 an hour, so why not drive. My wife was not happy about 
me being gone, but I promised that I would try hard to get a local job 
as soon as possible. As you all know, with out experience, it is hard to
 get a local position. I started with Schneider trucking, but at the 
same time kept applying for something at home. If you want something and
 try hard enough, it will come around. After four months, I was hired on
 to a local job. I only have to be away from home four to five days and 
then home two to three days each week. The driving career field has 
worked out very good for me.        Greg U.</span><br />
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CDL College TV Commercial

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CDL College TV Commercial

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CDL COLLEGE Still training in -8 degree weather.

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CDL COLLEGE Still training in -8 degree weather.

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Tell Your Story!!

Anonymous career, cdl, cdl college, cdl school, cdl testing, cdl training, driving, driving jobs, jobs, truck driving, truck driving school 1:00 AM

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 very great Truly ! I have My Own truck and self employed doing great ! I 
was Auto Tech , before this job , this is much better !Thanks, HAILE </span><br />
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All it takes is a little drive and ambition

Anonymous career, cdl, cdl college, cdl school, cdl training, driving, driving jobs, truck driving, truck driving school, trucks 7:45 AM

<span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c35a-5cc1-0d98-9df12c708b66" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I
 am now 58 years old And I am driving cross Country for us x-press.     I
 was on disability for Years due to having both Hips and both knees 
replaced, also had spurs removed From my shoulders.     I wanted to 
travel but Being on disability does not Give you a lot of money For that.   
  I did  volunteer work for The American Red Cross for A few years and 
loved it,I even went to a few disasters To help out.     But that did not
 help pay The bills. One day I was Reading a news paper and Saw an add on 
getting Your cdl for free because Stimulus money would Pay for it.   I went 
to <a href="http://www.cdlcollege.com/" target="_blank">CDL College</a> and after the training I ended up going to cr England, I am now A driver  For US Express.I pick up all my loads 
in Golden, CO and deliver all over The west to mid west, I am Only drop and 
hook and That is all right by me.     Don't let your medical History stop 
you, if you have High blood pressure and If it is control with meds thats
 ok with most company's They are worried by heart Problems and diabetic 
problems     They want you to be able To get in back of trailers to Secure
 the loads (I used to carry A step ladder with me but Now I can do it 
without one)     You do not need to know Anything about engines but You 
do need to know How to check the fluids and Other things twice a day But 
<a href="http://www.cdlcollege.com/" target="_blank">CDL College</a> will teach You.     I love my job I have Seen more of this 
country In the last three years then I did in the first fifty five 
years And I am loving it. </span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c35a-5cc1-0d98-9df12c708b66" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">PS:</span><span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c35a-5cc1-0d98-9df12c708b66" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c378-ea97-28ac-127150f37f48" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I
 for got to mention I am Female in my story and that My employer has no 
problem With me having my joints Replaced. I have been with Us Xpress for 
two years And I have not called in sick At all.     I am home every 
weekend With this company .</span> </span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c35a-5cc1-0d98-9df12c708b66" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Darlene-<span style="color: red;">Graduate of <a href="http://www.cdlcollege.com/" target="_blank">CDL College</a></span></span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c35a-5cc1-0d98-9df12c708b66" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: xx-small;">Thanks Darlene for your story and thanks for being a customer of <a href="http://www.cdlcollege.com/" target="_blank">CDL College</a>, we believe in the value of a CDL License, we are so pleased to hear that you are so happy with your choices. And thanks for your volunteer work with the American Red Cross-MikeE</span></span></span><br />
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Small Steps Lead to Big Leaps

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 don't really have a story i have just always wanted to get a job as a 
truck driver where I get to travel all over. As a kid and teen I never 
really got to go anywhere outside of the state I live in. Looking to 
fulfill that opportunity as an adult. Thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c34f-5383-c673-86e3f62b8cd3" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Zeus-Thanks for your comments, </span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c34f-5383-c673-86e3f62b8cd3" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-c352-a3d8-93e7-c12ce8f222ef" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We truly believe in the value of a CDL license. We have seen people turn their lives<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span>around, pursue a life long dream or simply use a CDL when in-between jobs.<br class="kix-line-break" />Truck driving has always been a great job<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-Mike E</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Yes, we do train in the snow and 5 degree weather.

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Yes, we do train in the snow and 5 degree weather.

Training in the snow and 5 degree's

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Tell Us Your Story..Watch out for the Cows.

Anonymous cdl, cdl school, cdl training, defensive driving, funny trucks, injury, truck driver, truck driving school 7:58 AM

<span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-be46-fa35-92cb-65cc0e7918fc" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I
 started driving a truck at 21. I enjoy being able to see different 
states but one thing I learned in three years is that no matter where 
you go you are by yourself because cars don't respect truckers and even 
other truckers don't respect you. I've hauled cattle for a year in a 
half until I was seriously hurt. I was kicked in the face by a 1800 
pound cow and that ended my cow hauling career. If someone is looking to
 get there cdl I encourage it if your single but getting into it while 
having a family it will be rough but I wish all new drivers the best and
 be safe because it ain't no picnic.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Thanks Brandon, we hope you healed well. Animal hauling is a Tough gig.</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">-Mike E.</span></span><br />
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Anonymous career, cdl, jobs, truck driving 7:05 AM

<span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-be19-c47f-c60b-e6eb5d6ecebc" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I
 am John P . I recently completed cdl school at Sav. Tech. It has 
been several months. I have yet to obtain employment with my class A 
cdl. Due to a incident over 20 yrs ago. I was incarcerated for 20 yrs 
and was released over 3 yrs ago. I have been employed for the entire 3 
yrs with the same company. I am one of the most trusted, dependable, 
&amp; hard working employees. I really feel I paid a heavy debt to 
society & a heavier one to myself. My cdl class A is no good. I 
worked hard (2) jobs to pay for my classes. </span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-ba54-b849-1dd3-6e874c62511e" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Getting my CDL at CDL COLLEGE was the best career decision I've ever made! <br class="kix-line-break" /><br class="kix-line-break" />After
 30 yrs in Aerospace manufacturing as a Machinist and Process Engineer I
 was so burned out with the pressures and demands. Driving the open 
roads, simply getting my load from point A to point B has reduced my 
stress and improved my life vastly. Thanks CDL COLLEGE! <br class="kix-line-break" />Nathan</span><br />
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Anonymous career, cdl testing, driving jobs, trucks 1:09 PM

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<span id="docs-internal-guid-30d470e3-ba34-7009-a984-2be73f1d0133" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">My
 name is Merhawi, I have got my CDL from you, drove for swift 
transportation for some time, I bought my truck and leased other 
people's US DOT number and worked like that for some time. Since I was 
not satisfied with these companies, I decided to get my own motor 
carrier authority and I now drive for myself. All had happened with less
 than a year of possession my CDL.<br class="kix-line-break" />The job is very sensitive, but with a goal and vision everything is possible...life is a challenge anyway. </span><br />
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Shifting Basics

Anonymous 8:27 AM

After our pre-trip, seat adjustment, mirror adjustment, and safe start, there is one more thing to look at before we start moving. After looking at all of the gauges, look at the air gauges, and make sure the pressure is close to 120 lbs. Now push the clutch all the way to the floor and move the gear shift to the first gear position. Now push the red and yellow parking supply valves in to release the brakes, keeping the right foot near the service brakes, in case the truck begins to roll.<br />
 Now let the clutch out slowly until the clutch engages, push the accelerator gently and start moving. Accelerate slowly until the tachometer reaches 12 to 14 hundred  rpms, then release the accelerator, tap the clutch in 2 inches and shift to neutral. Then tap the clutch in 2 inches and shift to second gear. Again accelerate gently to 12 to 14 hundred rpms, release the accelerator, clutch to neutral, clutch again to the next gear.We repeat this until we reach 5th gear.<br />
 When we get to 5th gear we pull the air splitter up BEFORE we shift to 6th gear (the first gear slot). The reason we do this, is because the splitter moves the transmission to the higher range of gears (6th through 10th), and it is air operated. There is an air line that runs from the high low selector down along the gear shift shaft to the transmission that switches the transmission to the higher range of gears. When we shift from 5th to 6th gear, as soon as we hit neutral, the air shoots down through this air line. THE AIR DOES NOT GO THROUGH WHEN THE TRUCK IS IN GEAR. It is important to pull the button up before shifting so when the gear shifter hits neutral, the air shoots down right away. This is why we pull the splitter up before we shift, and push it down before we downshift to low range.<br />
 Now that we have pulled up the selector and shifted to 6th gear, we raise the rpms higher before shifting. From 6th to 10th gear it is beneficial to get between 15 and 17 hundred rpms before releasing the accelerator, tapping to neutral, and tapping to the next gear.

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Fixing Downshifting Mistakes

Anonymous 6:19 AM

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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A. Pushing the clutch in too far<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>1. Think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>Tap to neutral,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">    </span>vroom,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  
</span>Tap to gear<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">      </span>(3 steps)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">    </span>Tap the
clutch-----Shift to neutral<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">     </span>Hit accelerator
to 1500 rpms and let come down to 1000 rpms<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">     </span>Tap the clutch
and shift to the lower gear<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>2. Imagine a
balloon under the clutch. It will bend when the clutch is pushed in a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">            </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">       </span>Little, and
break when pushed in too far.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">B. Not revving the engine the correct amount in neutral<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">    </span>1. Practice the
correct amount when parked<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">       </span>a. Watch the
tachometer and rev the engine to 1400 rpms several times<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">       </span>b. Listen to
what it sounds like<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">       </span>c. Close your
eyes and try matching the sound<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">C. Downshifting too fast or too slow<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">     </span>1. Find the
rhythm of Tap<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Vroom<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Tap<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">     </span>2. Practice air
downshifting. Sit with the truck parked and the engine running. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">         </span>Hold your
hand above the gearshift and pretend to downshift<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>while actually using the clutch </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">          and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the accelerator.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">D. Not slowing down to downshift<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">       </span>1. USE THE
BRAKE<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>Waiting for the truck to slow
down on its own takes too long. Use the brake</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">           </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Slow down
to around 1000 rpms, then downshift. Slowing down is part of the slowing down <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">             </span>process.<o:p></o:p></span>

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Air Brake Test

Anonymous cdl school, cdl testing, cdl training, trucks 6:46 AM

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 The air brake test is one of the few things on the pre-trip inspection that needs to be memorized. It is also the only automatic fail on the cdl test if not performed. There are basically 4 parts to remember.<br />
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 1. Check the truck parking brake. Leave the truck parking brake set (yellow nob out) and the trailer brake released (red nob in). Now put the truck in gear and gently pull against the parking brake.<br />
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 2. Check the service brake. Make sure the brakes are released (both nobs in), put in gear, and slowly pull forward to 5 mph. Now stop with the hands off the wheel and look for movement in the steering wheel. If it turns right or left the brakes are tighter on that side and need to be adjusted.<br />
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 3. Check for leaks. With the engine turned off, hold the brake pedal down for 1 minute and look for no more than 4psi of pressure loss on the primary air gauge.<br />
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4. Check the emergency systems in case of a leak. With the key on and the engine off, fan the brakes and lose the air pressure intentionally. The emergency light and buzzer should come on at 60psi, and the emergency spring brakes should come on (both nobs pop out) between 20 and 40 psi.<br />
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 In summary, there are 4 parts to the brake test, Two with the truck running and two with it off. This test is crucial for the cdl exam, and should be used on a regular basis in the work place as well.<br />
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Transportation Jobs Offer More than Just a Living: My Experiences as a Professional Driver.

Anonymous 7:11 AM

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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many years
ago when I was in my 20’s going from job to job without any direction or plans-
I was offered a job for a steel company in Massachusetts with the contingency
that I agree to get my commercial license in order to be able to deliver their
products all over the New England area. The company paid well, and had great
benefits, so I agreed to study the manual and go through the necessary steps to
get my commercial license.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As I started
my travels delivering specialty steel materials to our customers, I began to
realize how fortunate I was to be able to see the end use of our many products.
I saw injection molding of silverware, precision made ball bearings that were
used on the Space Shuttle, huge steel ingots heated up and forged into engine
parts for the military, all types of screws and fasteners, computer shielding, large
engine parts for electric turbines, tool and die fabrication…the variety seemed
endless. I understood that my “truck driving” position was more than just a
job. It was an opportunity to see and experience things that I never would have
working on the sidelines. I was not only traveling and seeing some incredibly
beautiful scenery; I was out there meeting people and learning how things were
manufactured. It brought a new sense of meaning to my work and a feeling of
fulfillment and knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Over the
years of having a CDL, I was able to use it to earn a good living anywhere I
lived. From Massachusetts to North Carolina, to Colorado- my CDL driving skills
and experience has always been able to provide me with both monetary and
rewarding personal experiences. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Being a
truck driver, I had expected that my jobs would primarily be freight related.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>But there are so many other services that
require a CDL that never had occurred to me. Among my personal experiences, I
spent 12 years working for medical companies. One company is a large medical
supply provider for hospitals and home patients. I delivered life sustaining
products to patient’s homes all over in multiple states on the east coast and
out in the west. I got to see some of the most incredible scenery and met some
of the nicest people who were dependent on me to bring them supplies that kept
them alive and in good health. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another
medical related job was delivering, setting up, and maintaining a 53 foot
mobile medical lab trailer to small rural communities. It was a very rewarding
experience to be a part of the healthcare of many small and remote communities
throughout the eastern plains of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My own transportation career journey though
sometimes unconventional, did have periods of time delivering freight: a
chicken plucking machine in North Carolina, a two liter soda bottle labeling
machine to northern Michigan, the US mail to Texas. The types of freight were
so diverse, and the importance of getting the deliveries to their destinations
on time and in good condition was extremely important to me for personal pride-
and to the consignees for their production and services.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In time, all
things change. In the early 2000’s, my professional driving career <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>took
another turn as I was offered an opportunity to be a CDL Instructor and tester.
Now, after years of learning about the many aspects of driving and all of the
experiences I had lived through, I was being given a chance to share my
experience and knowledge with others. This brought a whole new level of
challenges and rewards to me, and the fulfillment of helping another person
learn how to drive a big rig as they started their transportation career <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was extremely profound. There were also many
more places where I traveled to provide driver safety training that I never would
have seen including Alaska.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today, after
32 years since I first took that job at the steel company which started my
truck driving career, I look back reflectively on all the places I saw and the
faces of the many people I met along the way. I never would have imagined that
my journey would be so interesting, challenging, and fun. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A career in
transportation has given me so much more than money. It has at times offered me
an insight into personal experiences that I never would have realized if I had
stayed sitting on the sidelines and never took the steps to being a
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Transportation Jobs Offer More than Just a Living: My Experiences as a Professional Driver.

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