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How Long?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dodgerfan, Sep 18, 2010.

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  1. Sep 18, 2010 #1
    Dodgerfan

    Dodgerfan Bobtail Member

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    Have done orientation already. Can anyone tell me how long the average wait to get a trainer is so i can hit the road?
     
    Dodgerfan, Sep 18, 2010
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  3. Sep 18, 2010 #2
    REDD

    REDD The Legend

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    What company? They are all different.
     
    REDD, Sep 18, 2010
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  4. Sep 19, 2010 #3
    Dodgerfan

    Dodgerfan Bobtail Member

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    Swift, i finished my orientation sept 10
     
    Dodgerfan, Sep 19, 2010
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  5. Sep 19, 2010 #4
    Gitty

    Gitty Medium Load Member

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    Dang Isn't swift out of AZ? You would think they would have plenty of trainers around there???






    Dodgefan raise your right arm










    now smell your armpit















    do you think someone got a whiff of that















    while you were in orientation???








    :biggrin_25521:















    Sorry just playing with you :biggrin_25522: They should have plenty of trainers out there. You should call and ask what is going on???
     
    Gitty, Sep 19, 2010
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  7. Sep 19, 2010 #5
    Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    It depends on how many criteria Dodgerfan checked on the list. No indication as to Dodgerfan's gender. A nonsmoking female trainer? Not too many of them and the ones there are stay pretty busy. Even just a nonsmoking trainer can be difficult to find. And Ms. Gitty is correct: your home terminal makes a difference too. Like she said, call your contact person and see whazup.
     
    Injun, Sep 19, 2010
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  8. Sep 19, 2010 #6
    Gitty

    Gitty Medium Load Member

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    What all is on this list of criteria's? I have never seen or heard of that? But I have been out here a loooooooooong time and we didn't have those when i started. Sorry just wondering.
     
    Gitty, Sep 19, 2010
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  9. Sep 19, 2010 #7
    Dodgerfan

    Dodgerfan Bobtail Member

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    Isaid smoking/non smoking doesn't matter. And ya i'm in phoenix. There were like 50 people in my orientation. I got coded. Just wanted to get an idea how long my wait is. I am a male but i also checked doesn't matter male/female. Guess i'm just anxious to get on the road. Thanks all.
     
    Dodgerfan, Sep 19, 2010
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  10. Sep 20, 2010 #8
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Depends on a lot of things. You say your class had 50 students. How about the class prior to yours? What if they had 50? Ask if you can shuffle over to another terminal possibly to get a truck. Ask what number you are on the waiting list. Keep on 'em.
     
    Allow Me., Sep 20, 2010
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    JustSonny Thanks this.
  11. Sep 20, 2010 #9
    JustSonny

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    I think it's a terminal specific deal. I did orientation in Memphis. Hit the road with trainer the day after orientation ended. Bug those folks!
     
    JustSonny, Sep 20, 2010
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  12. Sep 21, 2010 #10
    Dodgerfan

    Dodgerfan Bobtail Member

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    I talked to DM today. They told me still tryin to match me with a trainer. You think I should call more?
     
    Dodgerfan, Sep 21, 2010
    Dodgerfan, Sep 21, 2010
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