Same money issue.  I was all set to make a purchase and my CDL done et up all my "spare" cash 

Now I've even gotta save to spend on my friggen road test, after which point I MIGHT kin' start making enough scratch to buy what I need.  $180 for my test, and if I fail, I need another $180 
 
  The end result will eventually pan out, but it su-hucks right now.