Headed to orientation this weekend.

Discussion in 'PTL' started by countryboy2870, May 24, 2014.

  1. countryboy2870

    countryboy2870 Bobtail Member

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    Got my call today and I'm scheduled to start orientation Tuesday 5/27/2014. The only thing I'm not looking forward to is the 15 hour bus ride from Ft. Worth, Tx:biggrin_25521: I have read some negitive stuff on here about PTL, but I'm not letting it bother me. Looking forward to meeting some fellow drivers out there one of these days!!
     
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  3. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    A friend of mine went to work for PTL a couple months ago. He is an experienced driver, not a student, but he is happy with them so far. He's told me that they run him as hard as he wants to run and he's making good money. He also said that he has had no problems getting to the house when he's ready for home time. The only down side is that the equipment leaves something to be desired, especially old and decrepit trailers. Good luck and keep the dirty side down.
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    Ignore the negative stuff; some drivers would complain if you hung them with a brand new rope. Overall, Paschall has a good reputation as a pretty good dry van company & the trucks have APU's.
     
  5. countryboy2870

    countryboy2870 Bobtail Member

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    I have read more positive stuff than I have negative. The only things that concern me are the hotel and some of the decrepit equipment....I can lysol the hotel and I'm good with my hands so decrepit equipment is no biggie unless the axles are gonna come out from under it haha. I love that the trucks have APU's and also that the company has a pet policy.
     
  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    You're only going to be in the hotel a few days and it's free to you.
    You're a Texan, piece of cake for you...lol. You won't have any problems!
     
  7. countryboy2870

    countryboy2870 Bobtail Member

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    Haha my thoughts exactly China:biggrin_25519:
     
  8. countryboy2870

    countryboy2870 Bobtail Member

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  9. Chinatown

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    Don't drive for them, but been around them for years. Been by their terminal dozens of times pulling reefers and tankers. Used to deliver acid to a chemical plant not far from PTL terminal.
     
  10. countryboy2870

    countryboy2870 Bobtail Member

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    Ohok....just curious
     
  11. oldtankinfool

    oldtankinfool Bobtail Member

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    Countryboy, I am a week behind you I start 6/2/14,,,in Murray. U got the right attitude!! Whats bad for 1 person is not automatically bad for another. All people have different perceptions of a given situation, and therefore react to situations differently. Keep your tolerance level to BS high, stay positive,and stay tough! Hope to see you out there,,,,
     
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