Excited to join the Black and Chrome family

I must say I am very excited to join TMC I have a set date of March 17th to arrive at orientation. I graduated Truck Driving School in January and have been taking my time trying to find the right company. I am really excited to get a chance to be part of the TMC team. I was just looking for insight on what to expect. I have been working out the past month to get in better shape for training. I have heard you must lift a lumber tarp weighing around 120 lbs. I am 175 lbs 6'1 so I don't see that being a problem. I am also working out my arms a lot to prepare for getting the hang of tightening down straps and chains. Does anyone know if they have any kind of gym at there headquarters I was just wondering because I know a lot of larger companies do. I am also pretty decided that I was going to go with the percentage pay over mileage. I live just 30 minutes east of Cleveland and I believe I am in good freight lanes. I was also wondering if it was true that TMC had a contract with Lowes to allow drivers to park there, but I wasn't sure if it was true. Only thing I am not looking forward to is the bus ride via greyhound out to Des Moines. Any tips anyone could give me I would greatly appreciate it.

 

Yea I keep hearing stay off the grass and thanks for the other tips as well. I am a non smoker at least so I won't have to worrry about that.

 

Good to know thanks for the info

 

Yea I have checked it out but it was full of good info I have tried to read everything I can here on TMC just so I am prepared as possible.

 

Anyone else going to be starting orientation on the 17th of March