My Millis Experience -

Discussion in 'Millis' started by Baritone, May 16, 2010.

  1. Baritone

    Baritone Road Train Member

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    I heard that about the one we had. Didnt know there were others in the same situation.
     
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  3. Baritone

    Baritone Road Train Member

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    Phase 1 Training complete. We took our drug tests yesterday, completed the final paperwork today and received our comdata cards and everything else we needed. Had two new regional drivers that completed orientation with us these past few days. One from Celedon and one from Central. Nice guys and willing to share all the info they could. I guess I am offically a Millis Employee.

    Should be leaving with my OTR trainer either Thursday or Friday. Will spend some time at the Terminal tomorrow doing a little laundry and setting the time my trainer will pick me up.

    Next updates will be from the road. Hopefully over the next 4 to 5 weeks I can get the downshifting worked out as I know I will get plenty of driving time.
     
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  4. ChanceMasters

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    JUST passed my TN CDL permit test ! I was cutting it close but I'm glad to say that I'm heading to Cartersville this weekend to start training on the 14th !! I'm looking forward to the opportunity to earn a living wage, see new things, and meet new people ! I was really sweating getting the permit, it was not as easy as I thought ! got a few wrong on the Airbrakes and combinations test, was'nt sure I passed until they took my pic and handed me my new license (Now the most valuable thing I own ).
     
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  5. Baritone

    Baritone Road Train Member

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    Congrats CM. It's one step closer. You will love Millis and the training. Greg is awesome and you'll enjoy having him as your trainer. If I get by Cartersville in the next few weeks I'll stop in and say hey!

    Just remember this as a bit of advice........If it dont go in - dont just jam it in. You can tell Greg (David told you to say that). If I heard that one time I heard it a thousand times over the past three weeks from him while we all were driving. LOL!

    The Holiday Inn is great - just dont eat the breakfast...that is if you value your stomach! If you like wings, check out "Joes sports bar" (just down from the terminal) best #### wings I have ever had.

    Good luck Man and you'll have a ball!
     
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  6. GAnewbie

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    Hi Baritone. I have read all your post and am excited to say that i am starting July 12 in Cartersville. I just passed my written test at the DMV this morning. I look forward to meeting you.
     
  7. Baritone

    Baritone Road Train Member

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    Congrats on the start date and the tests. You'll have a blast in Cartersville. Greg (the instructor) is one hell of a great guy. Keep us posted on how things go. I am sure I will be through there sometime and if so will pop in and say hello!
     
  8. ChanceMasters

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    P just passed my permit test in TN two days ago, awesome feeling isnt it ? I start Mon in Cartersville.
     
  9. ChanceMasters

    ChanceMasters Light Load Member

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    Hey Baritone :Will Millis accept a debit card payment for the $400.00 on the first day ?
     
  10. Baritone

    Baritone Road Train Member

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    I dont know - everyone had either a check or cash. You can call Alice and ask her. If they cant in Cartersville - I know they can in Black River Falls since they took my $100.00 deposit over the phone. Just call them before you go if needed.
     
  11. pontiacman

    pontiacman Bobtail Member

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    I missed something in this thread. What's the $400 for? Recruits have to pay for training? I hope not. The idea is to get paid to work. Not pay to work.
     
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