Orientation May 12th!

Discussion in 'TMC' started by Hunter_alexander, Apr 30, 2014.

  1. Battle Born

    Battle Born Heavy Load Member

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    Are you driving or taking the bus? That's a long haul either way. Good luck on your test. Just remember what you've learned and keep calm.
     
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  3. Hunter_alexander

    Hunter_alexander Bobtail Member

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    Thanks all. I'm driving out. 12 hours Saturday. Won't be too bad. Can't wait. Nervous for 9am tomorrow morn when I test out. Wish me luck. :)
     
  4. Hunter_alexander

    Hunter_alexander Bobtail Member

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    Heck yeah, passed my CDL Exam at 9am this morning!! Tomorrow morn I drive to Des Moines for Monday morning orientation. Excited would be an understatement!!!
     
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  5. Hunter_alexander

    Hunter_alexander Bobtail Member

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    So far so good. Made it through the first day. Couple people already dropped. Couldn't lift the 120 pound tarp. Lots of class work and tests to go. Love it so far.
     
  6. Battle Born

    Battle Born Heavy Load Member

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    More will probably drop from the piss tests too. My class lost 3 from it haha. They all knew about before hand as well.
     
  7. bigrig85

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    Ya if you fail a pre drug test for a trucking company, that will go on your file and you will have a hell of a time finding a driving job
     
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  8. FirNaTine

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    Makes me wonder why they even try if they already know. There was a guy who was caught bringing in pee from someone else, had it strapped to his leg and they discovered it during the physical, they escorted him the property edge and told him he's on his own to get home. I also heard they tell everyone first if you know your going to fail the drug test let them know and they will still pay for your bus ride home. If you fail they won't pay for it.
     
  9. Hunter_alexander

    Hunter_alexander Bobtail Member

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    So two days left. Going great. Instructors here are fantastic. Patient, will help when needed. I have found that following the rules to be easy, as long as you use your head. It's not hard. Securement training was fantastic. Michael is very knowledgeable.


    Glad I decided to go with my first choice!!
     
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  10. harlycharly55

    harlycharly55 Medium Load Member

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    How high and far do you lift and carry the 120lb tarp?
     
  11. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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