Need CDL, no exp, no ged, help?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RobertFord, Jan 28, 2013.

  1. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    Right?:biggrin_25513:
     
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  3. pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

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    if i understand correctly, you were told to show up anytime on the 27th (january im guessing) to stay in the hotel, and youd be picked up by shuttle on the 28th. you took it upon yourself to show up on the 28th, and assumed it could be anytime? why on earth would you assume that? of COURSE they were going to pick you up for a reason, and not finding out the time was all your fault, not lack of communication on the company's part. its not a huge deal since you got rescheduled, but you cant reasonably blame anyone but yourself for the position you find yourself in now. i understand your frustration, and ive done some stupid things before because i assumed something incorrectly, but then i didnt blame someone else for lack of communication. if you were not staying the night in the hotel, it was up to you to ASK exactly what time you were expected to be there on the 28th. ffe may or may not be good, but im willing to bet they are not mind readers.
     
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  4. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    granted they should have told you...but you should have asked...

    ask, ask, ask..if they dont tell you something you need to know , ask...

    your life will revolve around a clock being a truck driver....being on time is gonna be your livelyhood.... i am not pickin on you....but thats one thing that drives me NUTS..to be in orientation and ppl show UP LATE...if you cant get to class on time, how in the world are you gonna pu or del on time????
     
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  5. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    If it meant the bills being paid I would make sure I was early and not some leisure time you felt like.

    Throw away the Xbox and show some initiative! If you commit to truck driving you better get use to being away from home.

    I'm sure she meant showing up anytime was the day before. 99.9% of the other students got it right.

    When in doubt, shout!
     
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  6. RobertFord

    RobertFord Bobtail Member

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    I'm new, and only 22, and have no experience with trucking whatsoever so noi didn't think about it. Dumb I know.
     
  7. RobertFord

    RobertFord Bobtail Member

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    I was told the wrong time by my recruiter so I don't think it was 100% my fault actually. More like 50% to be fair. I've learned my lesson so thanks for the response.
     
  8. RobertFord

    RobertFord Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the help
     
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  9. RobertFord

    RobertFord Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the honesty sir I'll keep it in mind. Honestly I was just frustrated earlier about my bills and not with the company. :p
     
  10. Ricotta

    Ricotta Bobtail Member

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    How about you work on learning to operate a forum before moving on to a 40 ton missile on wheels?
     
  11. Dinomite

    Dinomite Road Train Member

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    Get use to lack of communication. That is why you will learn fast to think ahead. That's just not an FFE problem. That's a Trucking industry problem. They don't actually pay you to intend the school do they? Guess you are just trying to hurry up and get a job. Probably will be about 4 weeks b4 you see a check, and those training checks aren't that big. Hope it works out for ya.
     
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