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BigDaddyJollyRob · **^ Top** #**161** 04.22.2008

DAy 2, Long day,warm day. Closed out a store and took everything from them.WOW, what a workout. FIlled the entire trailer today and didnt get to some stops,no more room. Luckily the were supermarkets with mainly bags. we can get them tomorrow or Friday there next pick up. Moved the trailer & backed it,dropped and hooked a trailer. Trainer evaluated my backing. Finishing new hire paper work.

BigDaddyJollyRob · **^ Top** #**162** 04.23.2008

Day 3, Turned in all of the new hire paperwork.
Hot Day today. We had a good workout. Long drivers between stops so the heat wasn't as bad. I didn't drive today,road shotgun. Enjoying the job.

jdpower78 · **^ Top** #**163** 04.24.2008

I am glad you found a job you like. I go take my test this weekend, I still need some practice on my ally dock. I will keep you posted.

BigDaddyJollyRob · **^ Top** #**164** 04.24.2008

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Originally Posted by jdpower78

I am glad you found a job you like. I go take my test this weekend, I still need some practice on my ally dock. I will keep you posted.

Take your time, use your get outs and pullups to your advantage. Best of Luck.Keep me posted

BigDaddyJollyRob · **^ Top** #**165** 04.24.2008

Day 4, took my road test today during morning rush hour traffic. I did just fine

The trainer said they want to make sure I can handle,control the truck,Up shift,downshift and backing. The trainer will have me do sight side docking and drive back from Cape Cod on friday. Next week, he's in the jump seat and I drive all week. I like my trainer(ED) he keeps me relaxed and answers any questions I have about local and OTR work. He say's theres no need to rush,work at a steady pace so you dont get hurt or hurt anyone. Traffic is traffic, it is what it is so enjoy the sights. We share the same motto.
WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER. I'll keep you posted.

BigDaddyJollyRob · **^ Top** #**166** 04.25.2008

DAY 5, GOT A GOOD WORKOUT TODAY. The first two stops used up all our gray bins so we dumped into the big totes all day. I drove at the end of the day out of a congested area so he could evaluate my city driving as well as highway driving. Had a great week. Its physical and I need to get into work shape. Hey the trainers happy,The Boss is happy and I'm happy thats all that matters. Going to enjoy the weekend.

BigDaddyJollyRob · **^ Top** #**167** 04.28.2008

Good Day today, Trainer said doing great and to keep an eye on the curbs when turning sometimes to close/rubbing. I noticed I shift much better when I take my time an just drive. Sometimes I try to go to fast and jerk the clutch. Cant wait for tomorrow.

BigDaddyJollyRob · **^ Top** #**168** 05.01.2008

GReat last 2 days, went back to cape cod today. I feel more relaxed and I'm enjoying driving.
I meet a Millis driver today at my new job. His name is charles and he's from michigan. He answered all my questions, he's been there for 2 yrs and loves it. He loves his home time and gets it when he ask for it no problems he said. Its funny that I was going to go to Millis and I run into a Millis driver at my job picking up glass(bottles) that I bring back daily. It was great meeting charles and getting positive info about Millis.

latanea · **^ Top** #**169** 05.02.2008

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyJollyRob

FIrst day went Well, Long day. Went out to Cape Cod then when we came back. I dropped & hooked trailers, docked a trailer then Bobtailed with trainer to ryder to return a freight-liner then drove a (true) Mack back to shop. Trainer wanted to evaluate my shifting with no pressure of pulling a trailer. Everything went Fine. They want to break me in slowly so I enjoy the job and just relax and drive. I like the job.

the irony being that it is harder to shift a trucobtail than it is with the resistance of a load ...

good job daddy - hope this works out and gets you in the right direction.

BigDaddyJollyRob · **^ Top** #**170** 05.02.2008

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Originally Posted by latanea

the irony being that it is harder to shift a trucobtail than it is with the resistance of a load ...

good job daddy - hope this works out and gets you in the right direction.

Thanks, The last 2 weeks have been great. I'm learning a lot from my trainer and I like the job. Its physical and dirty but I like it. I talked to the TM from ABF and they're still doing background search.

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