Ok, I had to reply because this runs parallel to my own retirement plans. What’s the easiest path to a CDL? What’s the cost and length of time instruction to actual licensure? Any caveats or roadblocks (pun not intended, but I’m not editing it out).

I know I can look this up on different school websites, but I wanted to get a first hand accounting of the process. My currently ill-defined goal is to be a bus driver for the local transit company (rural). Some F550 with a bus body, and some actual buses.

Do you have a Class B or C? Passenger endorsement, I’m guessing, too. Would it be wise to get a class B just in case I needed to pivot to driving something else, like a commercial dump truck for construction?

Sorry, lots of questions, I know.

I see a tiny elephant head.

Probably my favorite because of nostalgia, but I remember these being built like tanks and taking heaps of abuse.

“I have depression.”

“Have you tried doing things to make you happy?”

“Super sweet” huh? Must’ve eaten some pineapple just prior.