Orientation w Melton March 2014 (Tulsa, OK)

Well @slipperysnake from my time on trainers truck I went to KS, MO, MI, VA, WI, IN, IL, TX. Most of it was in one general area. Speaking to a few of the guys in my orientation class, some of them went to Massachusetts and ran all up and down the east. Another went west to Washington. They do have freight going everywhere.

I live on the west coast. When you put in for home time, if you are west its 2 weeks notice. They will get you home just will take time. I probably won't take my first home time for a few more weeks. So we will see how that goes.

First load was only about 400 miles. Guess they were testing me out. Next one is about 1200 miles. I should have no problems with it, stuff I've tarped/secured multiple times.

Hopefully I'll see you guys out there! Oh I've learned some drivers will ignore you because you're new. Everyone starts somewhere but I guess they forget that. I've met a lot of very helpful guys, and some who won't even waste a breath on you. Just move on when it comes to those guys.
I've helped anyone whose been helpful if they are in front of me loading. Just learn not to take things personally and move on with your day when it comes to the others. For the most part more helpful guys than non.

Have a great weekend everyone! Most of all stay safe!

 

Hey @Army91W thanks! My trainer told me keep hours between 8-9 per day and you shouldn't run out. That's what I'll try to do. Obviously there are days where you need more and some less.

I don't have gps on the truck yet. I've been using my phone which I got a truck gps app. I'll use my atlas along with the route plan melton sends. Haven't gotten into any trouble yet. Hope it stays that way.
I requested for the Qualcomm gps but it takes 1-2 weeks to activate. So I'll stick to what I got until it's on.

 

Hey snake, I see your other questions have been answered, no problem here.
I've been feeling pretty home-y here so far. Everyone that passes on either side of freeway usually waves at me. When there was a few of us at the same place most of them will talk to you.
THey kept us moving, and so far it's staying true on my own. With the trainer we usually got a new load within an hour of unloading. We would pick up mornings usually and deliver mornings, unload and get another soon after. Haven't waited around too long really, which has been nice. Even if you have to dead head somewhere, they will send you where needed to get a load.