Driver orientation process and flatbed training

Cowboy13 · Mar 11, 2013

Ok so I wanted to make a new thread for orientation I have alot of questions lol bare with me,.....

does Mav supple tire chains

for regional what time do you all usually get home and have to leave on the weekends

is there anything to eat within walking distance of the tterminal

how's the hotel they put you iN

what should I bring with me I'm not going with a trainer I'm a qualified

how tall are the mid roof trucks

is there a fee for my wife to come with me

CaptainX3 · Mar 11, 2013

Cowboy13 said: ↑

Ok so I wanted to make a new thread for orientation I have alot of questions lol bare with me,.....

does Mav supple tire chains
Yes, Maverick will supply all equipment you need to run your truck legally.

for regional what time do you all usually get home and have to leave on the weekend
Regional flatbed gets home most weekends, the flatbed drivers should be able to give you more details about length of home time. I drive TCD.

is there anything to eat within walking distance of the tterminal
Not really, but students are provided with a shuttle van to go get food, go to Walmart, etc. After you receive your job offer on the Wed after you start, there are company vehicles that drivers can check out and use anytime they are at the terminal. There is a Pilot and Petro right next to the hotel you will stay in after you finish your first week of orientation.

how's the hotel they put you iN

For the first week, you'll be in the Maverick hotel, which is at the terminal itself. The rooms there are pretty bare, no TV and no Internet. After your first week, you're moved to the Galloway Inn up the road, which is a normal hotel. It's average I'd say, not too bad.

what should I bring with me I'm not going with a trainer I'm a qualifiedd
Bring clothes, laptop, GPS unit, atlas, and anything that you MUST have for at least a week. Once you get your truck, you may not get home for that first week, so bring what you need to survive for 7 days.

By the way, if you're experienced, you won't be moved to the Galloway unless you're going through the week of flatbed training. If you are, then what I said above applies, if not, then you'll stay at the terminal for your orientation week and then off you go.

how tall are the mid roof trucks
Not sure about exterior height, the TCD trucks are all 13'6", I know the flatbed trucks are a bit shorter. If you mean inside the truck, the roof is high enough for someone 6 feet tall to stand up fully anywhere in the cab.

is there a fee for my wife to come with me
I'm not sure if there is a fee or not. Be sure when you come to orientation to ask for the forms required for her to sign to ride with you, but I wouldn't bring her with you to orientation unless your recruiter told you it was ok.

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There you go. Hope that helps, feel free to ask any other questions.

Cowboy13 · Mar 11, 2013

CaptainX3 said: ↑

There you go. Hope that helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
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Omg everything you said is wht I was wanting an then some thanks so much uh I have to do the week of flat bed, I did not knw there was vehicles yiu can use at the terminal does that apply say if you get terminal for shop time thanks

Evil_E · Mar 11, 2013

Once your an employee you can use the terminal cars at anytime. One hour time limit. We have at least one vehicle at all the terminals that I have been to: Little Rock, Madison, Laurenburg, Gary

hesgoneagain · Mar 11, 2013

There is no charge for your wife to ride. I have rode with hubby since day 1 of him getting his truck. You will need to send them a copy of your marriage cert. for proof and then they send you a "riders" form that you have to carry with you at all times. It is good for a year then you get a new one without sending in marriage cert. again.

Cowboy13 · Mar 11, 2013

That's awesome I never heard of a company doing all these nice things for their employees lol,....that's awesome you ride with your hubby and awesome that there's no fee lol thanks to the both of you

CaptainX3 · Mar 11, 2013

I've never been treated at ANY job as well as I'm treated here. Not to mention that I have been driving less than a year total and I'm making .41 per mile... Not many new drivers can say that.

Cowboy13 · Mar 11, 2013

CaptainX3 said: ↑

I've never been treated at ANY job as well as I'm treated here. Not to mention that I have been driving less than a year total and I'm making .41 per mile... Not many new drivers can say that.
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Thats is awesome I've been in a less than yr also and make .29 haha

Rugerfan · Mar 11, 2013

i wish maverick hired in Cali i would of def. looked into them when i started

Cowboy13 · Mar 11, 2013

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i wish maverick hired in Cali i would of def. looked into them when i started
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I wasn't aware Mav only hired in certain areas

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