Yesterday I made a 92 (2 incorrect answers out of 30 questions) on the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) test at the local North Carolina DMV drivers license bureau office, which is required to obtain the HAZMAT endorsement on my NC CDL class A license. This endorsement will be added to my license as soon as the background check is complete, NC DMV is notified, and I'm back in North Carolina for a visit to the license bureau.
Yesterday I also purchased a sleeping bag, a collapsible suitcase, a pair of comfortable work boots, and a Rand McNally Motor Carriers Road Atlas - items suggested by P.A.M. to include in the stuff I take on my road trip with my driver-trainer.
Today I will make the daily check-in call to P.A.M.'s student liason to receive an updated status of P.A.M.'s processing of my new employee paperwork. At this point in time, my October 8th pick-up date may be delayed for a day or more.
I am now ready for pick up, and to continue driving toward this new horizon in my career and life!
Life OTR - Life 'Over The Road' - is a blog written by a man at the beginning of a career as an OTR truck driver. My goal is to update once or twice a week with text, photos, and links about the "who, what, where, when, etc." of my work-travels along USA highways and byways.
2 comments:
Hi, Jim!
I ran across your blog, while searching for a serpentine driving video. Interestingly, I also missed two HAZMAT test questions. Anyway, I'm in a CMV training program at the Louisiana Vo-Tech College in Crowley, LA. And, my aunt told me P.A.M. is a good solid trucking company [to work with]. May I have your opinions on P.A.M.? I've researched their web site; but would prefer comments from an employee.
Thanks,
Sharon
Sharon,
P.A.M. financed my CDL training at ASU-N and has provided me an opportunity to gain experience OTR driving. The starting pay is low compared to what is possible. With experience comes other opportunities, at P.A.M. and elsewhere.
Jim
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