News that everyone in the class that is two weeks ahead of the CDL or Bust class failed their CDL exam because of pre-trip inspection missteps just makes Russell Durgasingh study even harder, he tells Transport Topics' David Elfin. More at CDLorBust.com.
September 1, 2016CDLorBust: Anna Basham Focuses on Pre-Trip Inspections
Anna Basham describes the #CDLorBust students' collaborative efforts to master the critical pre-trip inspection process in this Day 9 interview with Transport Topics' David Elfin. More at CDLorBust.com.
September 1, 2016CDL or Bust: Parallel Parking and Pre-trip Inspections
Instructor Bob Cross works with student Joey Wilson on parallel parking, and students spend time on pre-trip inspections on Day 8 of #CDLorBust. More at CDLorBust.com. (Video by John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
August 31, 2016CDL or Bust: Joey Wilson Jr. on His Road Trip Adventure
Joey Wilson Jr. recaps his first #CDLorBust trip out on the road when the training truck wouldn't start up at a fuel station. Transport Topics reporter David Elfin interviews him on Day 8. More at CDLorBust.com.
August 31, 2016CDL or Bust: Ryan Strange Reflects on First Half of Course
Ryan Strange talked with Transport Topics' David Elfin about his progress toward getting a CDL after Day 8 of the 16-day course. Read more at CDLorBust.com.
August 31, 2016CDL or Bust: Wayne Meenach's Newfound Respect for Truckers
After two days of practicing in a big rig, Wayne Meenach says getting a CDL isn't easy and he has a greater respect for the men and women who haul America's goods. Hear his audio interview with Transport Topics' David Elfin and read more at CDLorBust.com.
August 30, 2016CDL or Bust: Jason Horton on Coaching Role
Jason Horton talks about the encouragement he gave to #CDLorBust students who didn't get their permits on their first try in this audio interview with Transport Topics' David Elfin. More at CDLorBust.com.
August 30, 2016CDL or Bust: With a Second Effort, Teddy Flener Jr. Scores a Permit
Teddy Flener Jr. recounts the steps he took to get his CDL permit on his second try, and the #CDLorBust students' first efforts in a truck cab on Day 6 interview with Transport Topics' David Elfin. More at CDLorBust.com.
August 29, 2016CDL or Bust, Day 6: Students Jump in a Truck for the First Time
The seven students we are following in our #CDLorBust course practiced backing and shifting maneuvers on Day 6 of the 16-day course. More at CDLorBust.com (Video by John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
August 29, 2016CDL or Bust: Studying Pays Off for Russell Durgasingh
Russell Durgasingh had to put in some extra studying, but it paid off in a successful re-try for his CDL permit, our #CDLorBust student tells TT's David Elfin in this Day 6 interview. More at CDLorBust.com
August 29, 2016