Matthew's CDL Training Story

Late last year I made a goal to get my Class A CDL before I turn 25 in May. I had always took an active interest in bus driving and truck driving, every since I could remember. When I was younger people would ask me what I wanted to do when I grow up, and I simply replied, "A bus driver". I researched various training schools on and off for the last two or three years and I came across Driver Solutions, I figured since this was a school close to home that this would work out for me, and it worked out great.

I remember the Sunday evening when I arrived at the Hotel and meeting some of the people that would be in my class, from that first day I made new friendships. I remember waiting in line for the physical, and the classroom instruction, and going out on the range, and passing each portion in order to go take the CDL skills test.

I went to take the CDL skills test this past Monday with the mindset that I was going to pass and I passed. After much prayer and persistence and days of wanting to give up, I made it. It took me four tries, but after I realized the mistake I made on the first try and the mistakes I made on the 2nd and 3rd try I was poised to take my stand and declare victory on the 4th try.

If anybody is looking to jump start their career or looking for a change in life, or something different, I would recommend Drivers Solutions. I am going to tell you right now, the road is not easy, and you may fall down and scrape your knee, but get back up and dust off. Their were days were I felt defeated and that my back was against the wall but get back up and try again.

Now I am back home, in contact with PAM Transport to arrange pick up for OTR training. I am excited to get out on the open road and be a part of the backbone of America. It's hard work, but in the long run I know it will start to pay off.

Once again, thank you Driver Solutions for helping me reach a goal.

Name: Matthew Bradley
City: Benton Harbor
State: Michigan
Approx Class Start Date: 01/16/2012

Matthew,

Congratulations!  Thank you for allowing us to play a part in you reaching your goal of getting a Class A CDL before 25.  It sounds like you had a good time during CDL training and made a few friends along the way.  Most importantly, we're glad to hear that even when things weren't easy you were able to "get back up and dust off."  We wish you the best of luck in your new career and please continue to keep us posted from the road.

- The Driver Solutions Team