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Starting my career at Millis

Discussion in 'Millis' started by 338-Dark-Knights, Jan 31, 2011.

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  1. Feb 20, 2011 #81
    Bear63

    Bear63 Heavy Load Member

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    Glad to hear training is going good for you. It gets better with every progressing day. For all you guys and gals, I'm in truck #7077. If you see it stop and say hello. Would like to meet a few of you guys/gals.

    Be safe and be courteous and be professional at all times. It will make a better person out of you.
     
    Bear63, Feb 20, 2011
    Bear63, Feb 20, 2011
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  3. Feb 23, 2011 #82
    crazyindian

    crazyindian Light Load Member

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    Talked to Alice today. I'm just about all ready to head out. Taking my permit test in the next few days. I was kinda disappointed to find out that I have to find my own way there, but it's no biggie. I'll be there the 14th of March. She said I should be hooked up with a trainer before the class is over. I'll probably take a Greyhound to Marietta and then take a cab to the motel.
     
    crazyindian, Feb 23, 2011
    crazyindian, Feb 23, 2011
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  4. Feb 23, 2011 #83
    Bossfrog

    Bossfrog Light Load Member

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    Keep me updated on your travel plans. If i'm not on the road I may be able to save you the cab fare. I'm going with Roehl and i'm just not sure how long they will keep me in orientation before sending me on the road. They said up to 9 days starting on the 7th.
    If things work out I could pick you up on my way home from Roehl and drop you off at the motel.
    You knowing trucking, time is everything kind of like the military, hurry up and wait. lol
     
    Bossfrog, Feb 23, 2011
    Bossfrog, Feb 23, 2011
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  5. Feb 24, 2011 #84
    Bear63

    Bear63 Heavy Load Member

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    They're not providing transportation? I thought they would buy a bus ticket for you.
     
    Bear63, Feb 24, 2011
    Bear63, Feb 24, 2011
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  7. Feb 24, 2011 #85
    crazyindian

    crazyindian Light Load Member

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    I thought they did too. Never the less. I'll be there..
     
    crazyindian, Feb 24, 2011
    crazyindian, Feb 24, 2011
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  8. Feb 24, 2011 #86
    338-Dark-Knights

    338-Dark-Knights Light Load Member

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    Well, week two almost done. Dropped another student today; problems with backing and manuvers. My group has been driving around, trips to AL - mostly back roads and with a trailer. Tuesday we were up toward Lookout Mnt. on switchbacks and heavy grades - fun, fun! Yes, the trailer (even empty) makes a noticable difference in the brakes. Yesterday we took off to drop off a trailer and a few super singles then pick up some fuel islands in another trailer from the yard in Trenton and came back today. Almost all hwy 75 and rain w/fog (at times less than 1/4 mile vis.) through KY. Passing through wiegh stations and truck stops along the way... still getting nervious about our one guy in the group who's still stalling out and misshifting and not double clutching or rev clutching to slow down; we're testing out on the road test tomorrow (minus backing since our group has not been instructed - I think). Possibility of dropping another student (from the backing group) tomorrow if he's not getting it by the end of lunch and maybe the guy from our group depending the outcome of his road test (if it had been today - failed).

    I'll still hanging in there - have to, and I want to. I couldn't begin to tell you all how much it feels natural to be crusing down the freeway at 65mph as I scan (naturally) the traffic ahead, on/off ramps, mirrors, and guages - and I'm not even thinking about how often I do it in ten mins. time. Just another action/reaction to me I guess.

    Happy Trails
     
    338-Dark-Knights, Feb 24, 2011
    338-Dark-Knights, Feb 24, 2011
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  9. Feb 25, 2011 #87
    338-Dark-Knights

    338-Dark-Knights Light Load Member

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    What makes you think I have prior experience? (No being the answer, btw)
     
    338-Dark-Knights, Feb 25, 2011
    338-Dark-Knights, Feb 25, 2011
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  10. Feb 25, 2011 #88
    crazyindian

    crazyindian Light Load Member

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    Went to the DMV today for the permit test. Glad to get that out of the way. Only thing I have left to do is pack!
     
    crazyindian, Feb 25, 2011
    crazyindian, Feb 25, 2011
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  11. Feb 25, 2011 #89
    dave31058

    dave31058 Bobtail Member

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    crazyindian, I am also in the March 14th class and I will be driving up to Cartersville on the 13th in my vehicle. If you need a ride to the motel, I would be happy to pick you up. My email is davidolson31058@gmail.com contact me if you need assistance.
     
    dave31058, Feb 25, 2011
    dave31058, Feb 25, 2011
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  12. Feb 25, 2011 #90
    crazyindian

    crazyindian Light Load Member

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    Thanks man, I'm taking a Greyhound to Marietta. I think it gets there somewhere around 8-8:30 am on the 13th. I'm guessing check in isn't til around 11 or so.
     
    crazyindian, Feb 25, 2011
    crazyindian, Feb 25, 2011
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