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Con-Way Truckload orientation 7/09/12

Discussion in 'Con-Way' started by NotTheAverageTrucker, Jul 8, 2012.

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  1. Jul 10, 2012 #11
    Wulfwynn

    Wulfwynn <b>Brand New CDL Holder</b>

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    Lots of lifting. They want to make sure you'd be able to help unload a trailer should you ever need to. That and they want to make sure you're not going to have a heart attack climbing in and out of your truck more than twice. LoL

    No worries about not knowing much. As long as you know your stuff for your pre-trip there are plenty of drivers out here who are willing to answer any questions you might have about your truck.
     
    Wulfwynn, Jul 10, 2012
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  3. Jul 11, 2012 #12
    Bristol

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    Will you get a truck when you finish or will you have to wait?
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2012 #13
    NotTheAverageTrucker

    NotTheAverageTrucker Heavy Load Member

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    I will most likely wait at least one week. I am going to update tonight when i get back from my dads.
     
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  5. Jul 11, 2012 #14
    NotTheAverageTrucker

    NotTheAverageTrucker Heavy Load Member

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    Update day 2 was all paperwork and dvd's.
    Day 3 we did the driving test and backing test. it is very easy to pass both of these is you know how to drive. We were not graded on our ability to shift. Then it was back to the class room for more dvd's and talking about Con-way. I am excited and ready to make some money!
     
    NotTheAverageTrucker, Jul 11, 2012
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  7. Jul 12, 2012 #15
    paul_4lp

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    Glad to hear from you again ... I was hoping you were not a "below average Trucker" ...lol
    came through Jax on Tuesday but was early and I figured you would be getting your dots done...
     
    paul_4lp, Jul 12, 2012
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  8. Jul 12, 2012 #16
    NotTheAverageTrucker

    NotTheAverageTrucker Heavy Load Member

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    Oh yeah. haha I don't like bragging or anything but i got a 95% on my driving test and a 100% on my backing test. I like to think I am a safety minded average driver

    Anyways, I am done! a day early! We just did Smith training all day today, which was easy. I get my $75 and my bus ticket home tomorrow.
     
    NotTheAverageTrucker, Jul 12, 2012
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  9. Jul 12, 2012 #17
    backster

    backster Bobtail Member

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    Do you get to go home before heading out with a finisher?
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2012 #18
    NotTheAverageTrucker

    NotTheAverageTrucker Heavy Load Member

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    Oh no finisher for me. I have a year experience. But normally I would imagine that they would send you out right after orientation.
     
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  11. Jul 12, 2012 #19
    backster

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    OH, okay..Thanks
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2012 #20
    NotTheAverageTrucker

    NotTheAverageTrucker Heavy Load Member

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    ALL DONE! I am at home now waiting on a truck. Con-way Truckload looks to be the outfit I was looking for. This will be the last time I post here until someone has a question.
     
    NotTheAverageTrucker, Jul 13, 2012
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