Clutch. What is that? Floating is easier and smoother. Just go with the numbers and it is a piece of cake.
Orientation w Melton March 2014 (Tulsa, OK)
Discussion in 'Melton' started by bnrobot, Mar 19, 2014.
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Double clutch. Even at orientation they prefer you double clutch for your road test.
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If you get a woman's truck like triad you don't have to worry about all that.
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Which reminds me, they didn't have the dogs out today. -
Hey Wyndup, you should drink before you drive on the internet. I don't even exist until that first cup!
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Hello everyone!
I finished training and got my own truck!! I'm on my first load as I type, shut down for the night and found a spot this late.
My truck has little more than 60k miles on it... Not bad if I say so myself! Everything is in good condition, rides smoothly! I'm very excited to be finished with training and off on my own.
After training they have you take two short quizzes and you grade your trainer. It's all very quick. Then they had me get some tarps, they are 'reconditioned' and after a few months if you show you can take care of them, they said I can ask for brand new tarps. Gave me an equipment check list to make sure everything is on the truck that you are supposed to have.
You also check out the truck, write down any damage you see so you don't get charged for it later down the road.
My trainer gave me lots of tips and advice. He gave me his number and said to call if I ever need help. Nice guy, I'm glad this experience worked out. I know alot of people probably quit because of how they are being trained. It helps to understand where both people are coming from. Also helps if they are patient... Key element to learning / teaching.
As far as shifting goes, my trainer had me double clutch until I was comfortable with the gears. Then I was taught how to float. Definitely simplifies the process!
They are changing orientation from 4 to 8 days. Can't remember if I wrote that here. You get paid for it anyway... So I don't see a problem with that.
My pay each week while on my trainers truck was $490. More than a few companies I checked out. Thought I would throw that info out, we all know pay is important aspect of being on the road.
I'm excited to show what I learned the past few weeks. Stay safe out there everyone! I'll update as I can...Rollr4872, EzT, Gunner75 and 1 other person Thank this. -
Nice thread Robot! I was thinking about Melton myself, so I'm looking forward to see how things go for ya. A big question I have though is, what are Meltons main freight lanes? I don't wanna drive for a company that stays mainly in the east, I like seeing the whole country.
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Congrats on getting your truck. Take your time and don't believe everything the gps says. It's led me to some tight situations. Manage that clock a couple of times I wished I had 30 more mins to get some where.
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