CDL A, no experience with no certificate of training

Im going for a road test tomorrow at the swift terminal, I talked to the terminal leader and he just told me aslong as I don't hit anything I have the job. Im very confident in the driving part of the test but Im hoping I can get the backing part down. Considering my last road test was 8 months ago and I haven't backed a trailer since then. Im hoping they'll go easy on me, especially considering I'll have 6 weeks with a mentor to really learn the skills I need.

 

I'll make sure I take my time, the terminals in Irvington, AL. Looks like some easy driving, thank you for the advice

 

I got the job, officially hired as of today. Passed the road test and only had to pull up once for the backing, I am really excited to get started. Im staying at my company until they get me a trainer while I'm training someone to take my position. I appreciate all of the advice and I can't put it in to words how thankful I am for ya'll.

 

I wanted to update ya'll, Finished training with no problems. Got the hang of backing my first week, I couldn't understand how my trainer was instructing me and ended up nailing my 3rd back at a tight paper mill by simply asking him to let me #### up and figure it out. Im on week 2 solo and loving it, currently home for my sons birthday. I really appreciate all yalls help and advice

 

I am very cautious about anything and everything, especially the backing, I get out everytime. Also Ive operated heavy equipment for 4 yrs and have driven a tack truck for another year, so I already have a deep foundation of respect for the vehicle and treating it as equipment in all regards to saftey and caution. This takes alot of the fear away from me but does not change the overly cautious nature I've already built into habit. I appreciate your story and that along with countless others Ive heard is why I have no problem making anybody and anything wait for me to do the job comfortably and within my control. Several times during training I was told to hurry up in situations where I did not feel comfortable, my response was to tell him that he is not operating the vehicle and that as I have no knowledge of the location we are going to I will not be doing anything outside of my comfort zone. If that means going 5 under to pay attention to roads signs in a tight area or while in a yard so be it. I may know my way around a construction site and in tight maneuvering situations but the lack of prior knowledge in regards to where im going is a foreign and terrifying aspect to me. This has lead me to be downright meticulous with my route planning with an atlas, truckerpath, and google earth/street view. If ya'll have any advice in that regard please lay it on me, thanks.