Averitt orientation package

Nope... Went to class is Lexington, KY. Waiting on a load to get me home now.

 

Your welcome. I hope that I was able to pass on some info to your husband in my ranting and raving. LOL

I also figured I'd post a pic of the "new" truck...
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The backing class consists of:

- 180 degree turn
- 90 degree turn
- 45 degree turn
- Straight back into trailers that are not even
- Straight back into a slot along side a curb
- Parallel parking along side a curb
- A backing that requires you to back into the dock with a wall along one side (multiple ways of setting this up)
- S-Curve driving (both forward and backing)
- And of course most of these are done on the blind side as well

It's a course designed to help your confidence, judgement, and skills when backing. There really is nothing "new" for a somewhat seasoned driver.

 

Just so happens it went VERY well. I felt like a pack-mule, but for 2500+ miles this week, I'd say not bad. I did some very tight backs this weeks as well with little to no issues. I just took my time and did it safely. Starting to figure out my "routine" of things and how I do business. All the common sense things that come into play, but while I was with the trainer I couldn't do. But the big thing is getting to know when it's time to pull over for a power nap, especially while night driving. My truck doesn't have the greatest front windshield and it glares pretty bad, so it puts a lot more eye strain that I'm used to, on me.

But so far people all look at me as if I've been with the company for years... I guess it's the way I carry myself, and present myself to others. One guy thought I was a trainer, then dang near fell out when I said that I was only with the company 3 months. LOL But then when you have all the years of military as I do, you tend to have a different attitude about things.

This week wasn't perfect, but I handled it, learned from it, and will move on from it.

 

Will do... How's it going with you though? Did you get picked up some where yet? I haven't had a lot of time to read through to forums lately so I haven't kept up with the threads...