Central Refrigerated Truck Stop

Suggesting they get one, or that's what the chemical is?

If you're suggesting it, I agree. I had one in the two trucks I had that were smoked in, and it helped. However, unless you get a good sized one, it takes a while to get teh smells out.

 

no, thats what its called...

Ionizer or Febreeze

 

why is it whenever im in SEDLOD all my shippers and receivers have no appointments on QC info and when i get to the stop i always get about 4+ hrs detention.... I ended up with 7.5 hrs detention from Pilgrim's Pride.

Wow now here at sara lee in Florence, al and up to nearly 4 hrs detention. I think next week's check will be mostly detention! lol
no appt on the load... then as far as im concened detention begins 2 hrs after i get there!

 

When packing for this time of year be sure to bring 2 pairs of shoes. I would suggest 1 pair to be boots. You will get into muddy and wet parking areas. And it is always a good idea to have a spare set of dry shoes around.
As for the gloves. When I get new leather ones I do not mind getting fuel on them at all. It softens the leather and water proofs the fingers and palms some. So my hands do not get as wet when my water proofing spray wears off.

Sleeping bag is great for a trainers truck. I would bring a sheet too, just so that it will more comfortable. And a mattress cover. You may not want to touch the one that is on there.
When I was with a trainer I put the mattress cover and sheet on the top bunk, but most of my sleeping was in the sleeping bag on the lower bunk (since you are not supposed to sleep up top when moving).

When you get to the backing yard you should really watch your classmates back.
You will learn to notice what they do wrong or right, and can use this as a training aid. Do not do what some do and stand around and talk instead of watching.
They will teach you tricks to pass the test, but this will not help you in many situations in the real world of docks and truck stops.
You eventually need to learn the "why" of backing. And the mechanics of "steer and counter steer".
Watching while in training can help you to gain this understanding.

 

What is Central's orientation like?

 

How does detention work?

 

long and boring... 3 days of safety videos, use of qualcomm and get your fuel card

 

hourly pay starting 2 hours after your appointment time. 30/hr for lease ops and 16/hr for company drivers. you must arrive on time for scheduled appointment and you cannot leave the customer.

 

for the application process how long did that take roughly? I have decided to send in my forms I got from the recruiter

 

Well once you have a recruiter and you send in the forms no more than a couple of days I had mine faxed in last Thursday and she got my driving record back Monday Im leaving for school Saturday.