Glass Unit Training

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  1. seawheeler

    seawheeler Heavy Load Member

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    South east on Shepherdsville Road
     
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  3. SGTSmokdU

    SGTSmokdU Light Load Member

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    Looks like cardinal glass, from the color of the building

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  4. Bishop73

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    Hey Seawheeler I have a couple more questions for you. What is the schedule like for the weekend between orientation and securement training, free time all weekend or classes? Also, what is the schedule between securement training and glass? Will I be able to get myself to NC the same as I'm going to do for LR or will they just put me on the bus period? I'm curious about the first weekend because my family may make the drive up to visit with me.
     
  5. Getstepn

    Getstepn Light Load Member

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    Thank you everyone for your contributions to the thread!
    Much respect goes out to ALL pro drivers, but a special hat tip the glass game carriers!
    I graduate CDL school next Friday with test out on Saturday.
    I've been pre-hired at Con-Way, Werner, and TMC. Yesterday afternoon I sent in an app to Maverick after meeting a recruiter here in Sterling Heights MI on Thursday!
    I must say that it was the best presentation out of everyone that I've seen. He spoke of the good but also made sure the greatly emphasize the possible bad. (3'rd week out, not the greatest tarp pay, extra week of training for glass, how sometimes you get bumped in terms of your 800 guarantee) I know that this may sound like he was negative....BUT HE WASNT! I am one of those guys that hate all of the pretty gum drops, money falling from the sky, "best case scenario" recruiters out there! Tell me straight, and let me make an informed/balanced decision!

    Long story short, I though over his presentation for 24 hours and decided to apply.
    I spoke with someone from the Rock. They reviewed my info, answered questions, further explained the different divisions etc.
    They have begun my back ground check and I am supposed to have an answer around next Friday. #### am I excited!

    At 32, I've been in the restaurant industry for 21 years. I've been managing since 17 so I really do appreciate and understand the concept of hard work, time management, seeing the positive etc. Having learned how to work well with other and manage relationships, I am hoping I can take that knowledge into this industry.

    Seawheeler.....are you still happy? (PM me plz if you dont mind)
    How did all of the down time with an 07' rig/bogus trailers hit your pocket?

    I hope to be contributing to this thread soon.....and really hope to be the 1 in 10 that make it! (in reference to the 90/10 post)
    Thanks everyone for your time! (and thank you for being open and helpful to us FNG's)
     
  6. seawheeler

    seawheeler Heavy Load Member

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    Bishop, there really isn't a "weekend" between the orientation part and securement training. There may however be a couple of days between securement and the glass training in NC. As far as transportation they use the hound. Or if you use a POV they will pay you what ever the bus ticket would have cost. Just make sure to set all the up as soon as you know for sure. I lived in NC when I went through orientation so I drove from NC to the rock and back to NC.
     
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  7. seawheeler

    seawheeler Heavy Load Member

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    Glad you found the posts helpful. You would do well in glass or flatbed seeing where you live. I deliver Monday morning in Fenton, MI and then more than likely will go down to Carleton, MI to get another load of glass.
    As for my truck, that something you probably won't have to worry about as most the new drivers are getting brand new trucks! They are really sweet. Even with all the issues I didn't loose out on too many miles, just had more headaches.
    Good luck with who ever you choose, your doing the right thing by checking them all out.
     
  8. travelin

    travelin Bobtail Member

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    Headed to LRock this Friday for orientation.....if all goes well, headed for the glass division. Thanks seawheeler for the info about your experience getting started in the glass division, very good information. Not much out there about the glass division. Your thread gave me a good inside look at what to expect, complete with pics :biggrin_25519: Look forward to joining Maverick.
     
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  9. BS-Man

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    Hi everyone. My husband is in the process of being hired in the glass division and I was hoping to get a little advice here.

    My husband is Middle Eastern and I'm wondering how this will work out for him at Mavrick. He is very social and people
    really like him at his current job but were in Chicago where almost everyone is an immigrant.

    I know Mavrick is his top pick and its great for new drivers but is it a good place for his situation ?
     
  10. rileyrampage

    rileyrampage Bobtail Member

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    Hey when you get down here. I will be in load securement training. But next Thursday i head off for glass training.
     
  11. Evil_E

    Evil_E Heavy Load Member

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    I would say he should be fine. As long as he has the right attitude and can read, write and speak fluent english that is...which I'm sure he can.
     
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