TMC Orientation - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Hey redhog, you see my pic, so look me up when you get here. I got in last night and I've already talked to some drivers this morning. Training doesn't officially start until tomorrow, so we'll see how things go....

 

Dont worry guys, they have their share of dumb###es tearing up trucks trailers and tarps.

 

I thought TMC stood for - to much chrome. I'm glad they are tough ! If you can operate a truck and drive a trailer none of these good companys should be a problem. Not everybody needs to be in a 40 ton rig going down the road !! Some people don't need to be in a car.......... See ya in Des Moines on Mon. the 8th !!!

 

They are also known as the Truckers Marine Corp.

 

How about we drive a truck and pull a trailer. It's really hard to drive something with the wheels in the back, no engine or steering wheel!

 

Thanks for posting all the information everyone. It looks like I will be heading out this weekend to Des Moines for orientation. My biggest concern right now is if I mak it through the orientation alright, I hope I dont get a sorry trainer.

I have read a lot of horror stories about trainers, I just hope I dont have to write one. Well we'll see; best of luck to all of you that are there now or on our way.

 

First i called up tmc and told me i be in Orientation for 2 weeks. and i Found out it's 5 week and day told me on my 2 week i be driving Truck with the trainer for 3to5 days and i be home. 1 day it's bs i found Out day give you rental car with 4 guys drop off on the way.my day 1 in Class is a joke because this teacher name george was playing country Music van we ware testing and the DOT open book test is a joke. and i Hear last 46 student just 8 pass. on my 3 day i toke the bus home.Im looking around and thinking about CRST Trucking so i can get lest one Year and find a local job. if any one knows good company to start please send Me the info!

 

Good luck where ever you go. Seriously, just thanking the good Lord you aren't with TMC.

 

I dont see what all the fuss is about. I am currently going through orientation at TMC, and it seems to be a good place to start. They tell you right up front what to expect, and they expect you to earn your pay. Kind of what I have been looking for in a company. So far I cannot complain about anything except that I had to come all the way to Iowa for the orientation. As far as the lunch they feed you; I haven't been able to finish a plate yet, and the meal is very good. If things stay the way they are then I will most likely enjy working here.

 

" i toke the bus " sure you were not TOKEN something else