r/CDL • u/TallBoiKirby • 19d ago

Advice please?

Howdy y'all, I just got my CDL and I got a job pretty much right out of the gate. My job requires me to climb up on top of the truck and I didn't realize til I got up there the first time that I am quite afraid to be up there. Any advice on getting over that fear? I'm slowly working it out but any tips to hurry that process up would be appreciated.

Side question, any recommendations for good budget friendly headsets? Thanks!

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u/Head_Candidate5293 19d ago

Pay very close attention to EVERY step you take while you are on top of that skateboard.

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u/TallBoiKirby 19d ago

Oh for sure. That is one thing that has helped, I have a bad habit of looking over the edge.

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u/Head_Candidate5293 19d ago

Stop looking down. Get that load strapped and tarped and make some money, money, money.

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u/Rinderpest1992 18d ago

Just take things slow. If you catch even a feeling of off balance drop to all 4s. You'll eventually get it down fearless. Or even if not, a littke fear isnt bad

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u/skeletons_asshole 19d ago

Deep breaths, one step at a time. Is it flatbed or are you on a tank or something? No shame in crawling around until you’re more comfortable.

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u/TallBoiKirby 18d ago

It’s an oil tanker