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3rd Times a Charm?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by onthefence, Dec 28, 2010.

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  1. Jan 3, 2011 #81
    Lilbit

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    Do you already have your CDL? The road test may come after you complete your training time.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2011 #82
    notezbngrn71

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    The road test for USA Truck comes after you've been out with your trainer a couple of weeks.
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2011 #83
    onthefence

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    Yes, I already have a CDL, but no experience.

    And no, it was not a recruiter that told US not me. The instructor at orientation told us there is no road test for students.

    Yes, there is a road test after returning from time on the road with a trainer.
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2011 #84
    123456

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    Kewllllllllll.................
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2011 #85
    Lilbit

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    That's the way it was at the company I got my start with too.
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2011 #86
    Jonny1

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    Onthefence.......did you get assigned a trainer yet?
     
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  9. Jan 4, 2011 #87
    onthefence

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    Uh no, it's only day 2. No one is officially hired until Thursday.
     
    onthefence, Jan 4, 2011
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  10. Jan 4, 2011 #88
    Jonny1

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    Wow, they really drag it out! I guess it takes time to do their backround tests. The place I started at took 2 days to evaluate our driving abilities, both in the city and backing manuvers. They required our grade point averages before we were even invited us to orientation........and we lost 2 people during that process, one gal just about took out the fence at the guard shack, driving the rig like a car and the other guy was unable to do a 45 degree back.
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2011 #89
    onthefence

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    Ok. End of Day 3. No official word yet. Apparently, all the drug tests have not come back yet. I have no concerns about that, but no offer is given until the results are in. Orientation ends tomorrow around 2PM. At that time, we will either leave with a trainer, go back to the hotel to wait for a trainer, or be bused to meet a trainer on the road. Also, if there will be a delay before a trainer is assigned, the option to go home and wait for a trainer is offered. There's no pay to wait at home, but since I have kids, both of whom have birthdays this month, if it is offered, I will take it.
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2011 #90
    Jonny1

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    Sounds like you getting your opportunity! Good luck and be safe out there.
     
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