I remember back in 2000,, i had only been driving 2 years+,, I was driving a '79 R model with a 12 speed, and I also drove a '98 RD with an 18spd... I was so proud as a new driver, to be trusted with these machines.. We were doing a "Target Store " pre-load and service road... We had to back down the service road with our loads, and , no sh!t.. I payed close attention to backing, and could push those dump trailers all the way down that curvy dirt path, with little to no pull up's.. I was really proud of myself. to this day I always try to back into tight spots whenever I can. at that time I was leaving to go work at Maine Mack as "Mechanic".. one of the owners said that he was going to miss me, because, with my limited driving expereince, he said I was one hell of a driver... I left that full time job with my head held high. I decided to drive for them on my days off from Mack. Mostly what I did was site work, driving a 'yuke' truck/ cat wagon, and some small dozers and roller's.. I was very proud back then... I guess my point is... are the newbies proud of the incredible responsibility that they hold? Class 'A' means more than just the endorsement on the Driver's liscence... jojo