Con-Way TL Student Orientation

Discussion in 'Con-Way' started by vmaggs, Jul 11, 2011.

  1. vmaggs

    vmaggs Light Load Member

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    Glad to hear things are going well. Heading to Joplin, now I know there's a truck available because one of my classmates just threw in the towel:biggrin_2552: heard he had a bad first day solo. He was a good guy and I wish him the best. I have to admit a bit of anxiety about the moment I take control of that wheel for the first time alone. I'm sure I'll be alright just have to remember to keep a cool head and always have a plan. From what I hear my friend scraped a trailer trying to get a spot late at night:biggrin_25521: and things went down hill from there
     
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  3. mustang970

    mustang970 Road Train Member

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    Any of you have, had, getting Will, a tall, tattooed fella for a finisher, he is a good hand.
     
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  4. blktop-bucanear

    blktop-bucanear Medium Load Member

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    gbramlet: good for you! glad things are going well. sounds like you are half way there.

    vmaggs: I hope you get a good truck. YOU will be fine. Sorry to hear about your friend.
    Remember to stick to the basics it all comes down to basics. GOAL GOAL. think it through.

    Mustang: are you still a finisher?
     
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  5. mustang970

    mustang970 Road Train Member

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    Me, No, I let the professionals do that.
    I tip my.hat to them and teachers, I don't have the patients to train.
    I've been asked many times, but just wouldn't be fair to the other person.
    That and I'm getting lazy, lol.
     
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  6. Crzyseekr

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    The whole gang is checking in this morning.
    Gbramblet—Man you are adding up the miles quick! Continued good luck to you my friend and stay safe.
    Vmaggs – Good luck on the truck draw. Like we say when I am flying on one of our C-130’s, 6 round tires, 4 engines, and 4 props? We are good to go. :biggrin_25525:So in this case I’m pulling for you to have a strong engine, round tires on the new truck, and fair weather!
     
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  7. blktop-bucanear

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    crzyseeker: have you got your permit yet? sept will be here before you know it.
     
  8. Crzyseekr

    Crzyseekr Light Load Member

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    I've got everything I think I can get to this point. Permit, Tanker and double/triple, Hazmat endorsements and I just renewed my passport which was going to expire here soon. Sent my deposit for school and they have cashed the check. I am just waiting for the time to drive to Crowder. I have even planned my trip with hotels reserved along the way.

    The weeks are getting short but the honey do list seems to be getting longer. Oh well, I have a great wife that has put up with me deploying around the world for the last 12 years and is more than happy that I will not be doing that any longer. We are both hoping that this new career will be a little less exciting than my current one in some regards.:Air forces::biggrin_255:
     
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  9. Mudflap210

    Mudflap210 Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys,
    Thinking about Conway myself but was wondering a couple of things. How are they really about getting you home and do you stay out with your finisher the whole time before you get a chance to run back thru the house? Hey strawberry, if your going to PTEC starting on the 22nd, I will see you there. I am starting at the same time.
     
  10. vmaggs

    vmaggs Light Load Member

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    I hear you, I use to to fly in P-3's back in the day:biggrin_25519:, what service were you in?
     
  11. Crzyseekr

    Crzyseekr Light Load Member

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    Active duty Air Force for 9 years working on F-4E/G's. Then had a 7 Year break in service and now finishing my 20 in the Air Guard. 3 more to go.
     
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