TMC orientation qoestions

First thing I would say is call them to get information right from them.
TMC has been to my school a few times but because I cannot drive across state lines, medical reason, I did not pay too much attention to the recruiter on where orientation was but I want to say Iowa. I also want to say like most Co.’s do they pay for travel out to them.
I don’t think they have a training program to get your CDL like some have you have to have a CDL license first. They do train you on their way how to do the flat bed securement & trapping.
I don’t know where their terminals are but for home time I did not think it made any difference?

For a flatbed Co. TMC looked pretty good with nice looking fully loaded (APU’s, fridge, etc.) trucks they say they put your name on the door when you get a truck. If I remember right as an employ you own a piece of the Co. so if they did good you got something back too.

That is what I remember and some of it could be wrong so best to give them a call. I may have recruiters number if you want it.
Good luck
Dave ----

ps I don't have a name just their 800 247 2862 number, must have been on the one I handed back sorry

 

There is a terminal in Gaston, however all orientation classes/training is held in DesMoines. Once through driver training you very well could get sent to Gaston to test out. Its really up to the training dept and their needs. Check out my TMC Experience thread if you need more information on orientation and want not.

 

Do as Gunner suggested and go read this entire thread.
As for the trucks, I don't believe TMC trucks use APU's, but they are pretty nice Peterbilt trucks.

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/tmc/255025-my-tmc-experience.html

 

no apus, and the trucks are mostly stock pete 379's, 388's and 579's. some upgrades here and there, but not much