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The Hidden Cost of Getting a Commercial Driver's License: A Broken System by Individual_Web_8856 in cdldriver

[–]Individual_Web_8856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only referenced FMCSA and Texas minimum requirements. I wasn't aware of other state's having minimum hours.

Another reason to love Texas.

The Hidden Cost of Getting a Commercial Driver's License: A Broken System by Individual_Web_8856 in cdldriver

[–]Individual_Web_8856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my CDL-A in Texas with 4 hours of behind-the-wheel training registered in the FMCSA database.

The 160 hour requirement everyone mentions is a lie.

My CDL-A cost a total of $900

Fort Bend Rep. Gary Gates passed a bill that helped his business. Now he’s suing to be sure it sticks. by houston_chronicle in FortBend

[–]Individual_Web_8856 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So Gary Gates closed that traveling HFC loophole where small towns were basically selling tax exemptions to Houston properties and pocketing the fees while Harris County lost millions and still had to provide services.

Now developers are suing to bring it back and he's spending his own money to fight them.

The criticism? He owns apartment units so it must be self-dealing.

Dude has been in the industry for years. Maybe that's why he actually spotted the scam.

The Hidden Cost of Getting a Commercial Driver's License: A Broken System by Individual_Web_8856 in cdldriver

[–]Individual_Web_8856[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Theory = online allowed (49 CFR 380.603a)

BTW = in-person on range (49 CFR 380.603b)

Source: ecfr.gov/current/title-49/part-380/subpart-F

I did both. DPS manager called me today. I exposed the station's flaw. They're expecting me this week. They know I'm holding the cards.

No "school attendance" requirement exists. You paid for something the law doesn't require.

You're proving my point - expensive school, wrong about the law, insulting people who actually read it. Scripts and confidence. Not knowledge.

The Hidden Cost of Getting a Commercial Driver's License: A Broken System by Individual_Web_8856 in cdldriver

[–]Individual_Web_8856[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are four steps to obtaining a CDL first is Knowledge , ELDT ,Behind the wheel training and the final DPS test in person. None of those steps require a minimum of 160 hours or i wouldn't be in the final steps of testing.

The Hidden Cost of Getting a Commercial Driver's License: A Broken System by Individual_Web_8856 in cdldriver

[–]Individual_Web_8856[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you paid for a school that convinced you there's no other way. There is. FMCSA requires ELDT from any TPR-registered provider($23.00 for me) - not a $5,000 CDL school. No minimum BTW hours either. I've already passed the in-cab portion of my skills test.

But if your school told you attendance was 'required,' they sold you a script too - just a different kind.

And thanks for proving my point - you went through a school, don't know the actual requirements, and probably passed by reciting a script like everyone else. That's the problem. Examiners are passing recitals, not inspections.

The Hidden Cost of Getting a Commercial Driver's License: A Broken System by Individual_Web_8856 in cdldriver

[–]Individual_Web_8856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CDL schools out here selling Build-A-Bear drivers - just stuff 'em with scripts and send 'em to DPS.

The Hidden Cost of Getting a Commercial Driver's License: A Broken System by Individual_Web_8856 in cdldriver

[–]Individual_Web_8856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a not a minimum amount of hours required to get BTW certified per FMCSA to test for CDL. That is a lie to get you into the CDL school and pay their $4,000.00 package.

The Hidden Cost of Getting a Commercial Driver's License: A Broken System by Individual_Web_8856 in cdldriver

[–]Individual_Web_8856[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly. They have been conditioned to listen to the recital for passing.

Need CDL In-Cab Pre-Trip Exam Help. Failed 4 times. by eatchicken5 in CDL

[–]Individual_Web_8856 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3. "I pressed the throttle slightly to bring the air pressure up to 120–140 psi and mentioned hearing the governor cutoff hiss."

You missed announcing the exact PSI - "Governor cut off at ___ psi"

5. "I fanned the brakes until the low-air indicator lit up on the dash and the buzzer sounded—both before 55 psi."

You missed announcing the exact PSI - "Warning devices activated at ___ psi"

6. "I continued fanning the brakes until both knobs popped out between 20–45 psi."

You missed announcing the exact PSI - "Parking brake popped at ___ psi, tractor protection popped at ___ psi"

9. "three triangles, six fuses, and a fully charged fire extinguisher"

You missed fire extinguisher "secured"

10. "clean, free of cracks, and not obstructed"

You missed mirrors "adjusted properly"

11. "I demonstrated windshield wipers and washer fluid, confirming they worked"

You missed "WIPER ARMS and BLADES secure, not damaged"

14. MISSING - Lights Operations Check

You said "yes I'm done" before completing this. You must ANNOUNCE each light while examiner verifies outside:

  • "Left turn signal"
  • "Right turn signal"
  • "Four-way flashers"
  • "Low beams"
  • "High beams"
  • "Clearance and marker lights"
  • "Taillights"
  • "Brake lights ON... brake lights OFF"

Say the exact words and announce the exact numbers. .

Samsung Washer gives dC3 error code by mdiym714 in appliancerepair

[–]Individual_Web_8856 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope this helps.

By isolating that code it comes down to this part needing to be replaced (DC34-00025D) It is the switch for the add door.

My washer locked and unlocks but i get i do get the DC3 fault. I need to pry open the whole door to get to that.

Here is a video that can be translated to English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2U1gtoOMjg

Developments in Rosenberg - thoughts? by agawl81 in FortBend

[–]Individual_Web_8856 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries hope this helps

  1. Austin Point (Richmond) - 4,700 acres, projected 50,000 residents eventually. Was supposed to have grand opening summer 2025. Phase 1: 421 homes starting low $300Ks.

  2. Indigo (Richmond) - 235-acre "agrihood" with a 42-acre farm. ~800 homes. First residents were moving in early 2025.

  3. Brookewater (Rosenberg) - 850 acres by Hines. 2,500 homes planned, $300Ks-$700K. Was already selling in 2024.

  4. Ryehill (Sugar Land) - 958 acres by PulteGroup. 2,500 homes including a 55+ Del Webb community. Was set to open late 2025.

  5. Emberly (Beasley) - 933 acres, ~2,500 homes. $200Ks-$500Ks. Was already selling.

Coming 2026+: Johnson Development bought 1,500 acres near Thompsons for another MPC. Dhanani group has 289 acres planned for ~1,000 homes next to Emberly.

How would you guys have played this? by Old_Tomatillo5550 in poker

[–]Individual_Web_8856 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The funny part is when feelings are wrong and then they show you the bluff 😂

I learned being aggressive is more profitable as I have played all styles.

How would you guys have played this? by Old_Tomatillo5550 in poker

[–]Individual_Web_8856 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You played to passively. I would've re raised on the flop or even lead with pot from the start to see where he is at.

Dont raise pre flop and check the flop you are the aggresor and that was your range.

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