I finally got accepted

i would say if you want more winter snow training go to wisconsin or ohio, if not go to georgia
i would recomend getting training in the snow because your going to run into it sooner or later

if you know what hotel your staying you can go online and see what walmarts are around

 

They will pair you up in rooms, of course if there is an odd # of students somebody will get lucky and get a room to them self. I know at Trenton the guys had a company van they let them use while not in class and on weekends for getting food, etc..

Oh and congrats! Best of luck to you.

 

Ryum, I live about 30 min. from Cartersville. They do have a wal-mart and more. Cartersville is about 15 min. from one of Atlanta's fastest growing areas.
I'm hoping to get in the Feb. 14 class myself. How long did it take you to get accepted into the class?

 

Hey and Welcome aboard - I trained in Cartersville also so I can help here (I think LOL)

1. You'll stay in a Holiday Inn about 1 exit away from the Terminal. The hotel is paid for by Millis. You'll pay it back through payroll deductions once you get hired on. It's like 20 bucks a week if you have a roomate and 50 if your in a room by yourself.
2. The hotel provides breakfast each day. Not the best by far but it's free. Thats the only meal they provide. Your room will have a microwave and refrig so you can buy what you want. I did and saved a lot of money that way.
3. The Hotel is about 5 miles from everything you'll ever want. There is a Walmart and just about every type of resturant you may want.
4. You'll be in class from about 730AM to 530PM. Most of which will be outside on the training course. It's GA so you never know what the weather will do. Bring warm clothes but it's not too cold like WI or OH might be.
5. They have a minivan that the trainees use each day. So you can go just about anywhere you may need to go.

Greg is the trainer there. He's awesome and you'll enjoy him. You'll have no issues with getting food since when you start driving - Greg always has you go to the best (mom and pop) places all over GA that he knows.

Note - One thing about GA Training Lot - it's all gravel so expect to be covered in dust everyday. You'll train in the lot using a couple of older Freightliners and when you go out on the road you'll use a T2000.

Good Luck and let me know if you have any other questions. We'll help you get answers.

 

let us know if and when the E-logs will be installed and how easy or not so easy to work with those, thanks P.S also how long will you be with a trainer and will they make you run team or keep you solo with the trainer by your side

 

E-logs are only installed on the new trucks as they come in. I used one in my trainers truck. I actually prefer the E-log. Simple to use and most DOT wont mess with them.

 

You'll be with your trainer for a minimum of 5 weeks up to 8 weeks if needed. Trainer is supposed to ride shotgun until you get your cdl. Once you get your cdl you will eventually start running like a team (depends on if he trust you or not), but you will still be getting training pay. Not team mileage