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I just got my CDL (-0 on pretrip -0 on basic skill -4 on road i am so happy) friday (aug, 1 and i am going to work for U.S. Xpress on the 22 i have a few questions though if some one would help me.
1. when i leave i need all sorts of thing to take with me.
mostly i know what i need but i was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what i should take with me besides the normal stuff
2. i am looking forward to driveing and i was wondering about what obsticles i may stumble in to like dispatch, trainer, and such
anyother info for a newbie would be greatly appreciatedTrucker
and ham KC8OCF

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Take with you what you know you can't live without.
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And enough money to buy the things that you cannot live without but forgot to take with you.
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Enough cash for a return trip home.
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Thats easier said than done......................the part I can't live without is attached to the rest of her
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Better not do OTR then.
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That can be easily solved by yellin for the lot lizzards over the cb.
but im not sure i would want to do that

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Make sure you have a ATM card.
All truck Stops have ATM's
(so do airport and bus stations....LOL)
Don't drive like a four wheeler. So, leave your 4 wheeler brain at home...LOL

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What has the company told you to bring with you?
Do an archives search here, at classadrivers.com, layover.com/lounge, pumpkindriver.com, yoo'll find plenty 'cause this topic has been beat to death. BOL

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Either that, or a "prepaid visa or mastercard" with enough $$ on it to pay for a bus/plane or train ticket home.....So I like what I do, you don't, too bad, get over it. Get on with your life, I am.

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Bring a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Yes, you have achieved a milestone by obtaining the CDL... but your real education is about to get started.

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And keep us updated. I would like to hear how US Express does with a new driver. And don't hesitate to let us know even if you bail.***Patience is the hardest thing to learn..