Originally Posted by Danfromwindsor

My boxer thinks the same thing lol. However having had pets on the truck with another company I realize that its better for them to be home. If they need a vet its very difficult to find one close in an emergency that you can get a truck into. I wont go thru that again so I leave my dog home.

I have six dogs, and only Hugo wanted to go — what does that say about the other five? Frankly, I wouldn't want the extra responsibility or the potential distraction while driving. I know first hand how difficult they can be at times and I certainly wouldn't wan't to have to find a vet in an emergency either

Originally Posted by JimTheHut

Best of luck to you!

Jim –

Training has been fabulous, Maverick is what you and others have said. I test out of the barn tomorrow. My class was originally 32 strong; today we are but 11 — the few, the proud! I owe my career choice directly to you. I had found some of your early postings about possibly going to Werner, as I was looking to do the same. You and I seem to share some similar backrounds as well as I am a former Army Ranger (1983-86), but also due to the economy we shared some similar economic hardships.

You being a former SEAL and having worked with some of your brothers in Coronado back in the day, I put a lot of faith in what you were posting. When you said you had changed from Werner to Maverick, I did some serious due diligence and realized Maverick wass the company for me as well.

So a personal, heart-felt thank you for helping me make the right decision!

BTW, I met Sarge here yesterday. We didn't have long to chat as I was on my way to the barn. Glad I got to meet and introduce myself to him.

Originally Posted by bjb2448

goalie,

keep us informed on how the training goes.....if i get a call maybe ill see you down there...thats all im waiting for right now.....

BJB —

Training has been great and everything others have said is dead-on accurate. It is tough though and not for everyone. My class started with 32 students and tomorrow only 11 of us remain to test out of the barn to go out with our road instructors.

You will learn a lot, will have homework every day from day one. You will have tests every day and homework every night once they offer you a job. You will sweat here as the weather is still relatively warm.

The instructors are awesome, friendly and have great senses of humor. That said, you screw up, don't pay attenetion or follow Maverick policy, i.e drinking in the hotel during training and you WILL be gone.

The physical testing gets the overweight, unhealthy folks weeded out pretty quickly! This is not a driving job — it's real work with the benefit of driving. If you just want to bump docks, try CRST, or Werner, et. al.

If you have any questions about what to expect here during orientation and extended training, I'll do my best to answer them for you.

Originally Posted by GoalieDon

Jim –

Training has been fabulous, Maverick is what you and others have said. I test out of the barn tomorrow. My class was originally 32 strong; today we are but 11 — the few, the proud! I owe my career choice directly to you. I had found some of your early postings about possibly going to Werner, as I was looking to do the same. You and I seem to share some similar backrounds as well as I am a former Army Ranger (1983-86), but also due to the economy we shared some similar economic hardships.

You being a former SEAL and having worked with some of your brothers in Coronado back in the day, I put a lot of faith in what you were posting. When you said you had changed from Werner to Maverick, I did some serious due diligence and realized Maverick wass the company for me as well.

So a personal, heart-felt thank you for helping me make the right decision!

BTW, I met Sarge here yesterday. We didn't have long to chat as I was on my way to the barn. Glad I got to meet and introduce myself to him.

You are welcome my Green Brother!

Originally Posted by Big Wheeler

How intense is the DOT physical at Maverick?

They run you through the ringer. You would think you're trying to get a job with NASA than just being a truck driver. But they do a good job to make sure your healthy and able to do the work. Should not have a problem passing as long as you're decent health.