Anybody starting orentation at TMC on 9/28/09

I'll be starting on the 5th. If they do make you start over again, don't think of it as a bad thing. It'll be like a review of what you've already covered and you could probably also help with some of the "newbies" in the class.

 

Good luck to you, too. It would be nice to meet you out there. And anyone else, too.

 

i wouldnt want to have to do the first week over again that was the worst part!

 

To illinois newbie driver,

just had a family friend's grandson quit tmc after being out in his own truck after two days.

The first week in des moines can be compared to the marines boot camp at paris islands, sc in the height of the summer or the winter.

 

Come on folks, its not that bad in Des Moines, they just want you to follow the rules and such, most of the ones that quit are total idiots, i got done with orientation and im with my trainer now----its not bad at all, everyone that quits or leaves just cant hack it, and shouldnt be employed anywhere, we had some really bad ones in our class yet that all still passed fine

Peterbilt79

 

Really? When were you at Paris Island? When were you at TMC? I was at both and there, just, isn't any comparison. TMC is much harder!

Seriously, TMC, while strict, isn't anywhere like Marine Corps Boot Camp. Show everyone that you come in contact with that you are serious about your job, that you are a professional and you will do just fine.

 

thats funny ..i wasnt in the marines..but jut got out of the army 2 months ago...and well tmc is far far far from anything military...... I wasnt running miles on end at tmc or doin any push ups....lol...

 

Newbie_driver, I was just wondering what you took with you to orientation. Just got the list from TMC and was just wondering how strict they are about some of it. Specifically, the birth certificate. The list says I need a certified birth certificate with a raised seal. I have a certified certificate of live birth but it doesn't have a raised seal. Will that be acceptable? Also, I don't have a passport yet. I filled out the application online, but it will cost about $125 which I don't have. Will I have time to get that later on?

Also, the list recommends bringing a sleepingbag to orientation in case I'm assigned to a trainer right after orientation. Yet they also say that I will be sent home after orientation to wait for the trainer. So which is it? Will I need to bring a sleeping bag with me? Also, and this is for anyone already on a trainers truck or any trainers out there, do I need a sleeping bag or will the bunks already have sheets and blankets?

Also, did anyone bring their laptops with them to orientation, or would it be recommended to leave mine at home?

Thanks.