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Discussion in 'Boyd' started by pmurcyard, Jul 7, 2011.

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  1. Jul 12, 2011 #11
    pmurcyard

    pmurcyard Light Load Member

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    Not OTR. They never asked me for OTR experience. She said driving experience. I was talking to Heartland before Boyd and they said specifically OTR.

    But anyways my history is about 1.5 years OTR then I went to an LTL company for the last 7. My job title is P&D (pick up and delivery) which is local, but in reality I mostly cover for the line haul drivers every night and so Im required to keep logs every day since I could be heading out anytime plus I might only work in the city 1 or 2 weeks then Im back out on the road. And we do stay out sometimes but we sleep in hotels instead of trucks. And line haul is mileage pay not hourly. either way Im driving a truck every single day so I didnt think it would matter.

    Maybe I should explain all that to the recruiter but I just assumed...

    do you think it makes a difference?
     
    pmurcyard, Jul 12, 2011
    pmurcyard, Jul 12, 2011
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  3. Jul 12, 2011 #12
    pmurcyard

    pmurcyard Light Load Member

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    I talked to the recruiter today and she said as long as I have some OTR then they count local driving. Sorry I kind of freaked out but some companies differ between the two and I really dont like the idea of quitting my job and then being jobless because of some miscommunication... especially in todays economy. But as long as they take me Im not gonna cry too much about the pennies. I just cant be jobless:naka:
     
    pmurcyard, Jul 12, 2011
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  4. Jul 14, 2011 #13
    Tmageet

    Tmageet Bobtail Member

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    Newbie here starting boyd 8-1-11 any info on week long orientation would be appreciated. thanks
     
    Tmageet, Jul 14, 2011
    Tmageet, Jul 14, 2011
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  5. Jul 14, 2011 #14
    pmurcyard

    pmurcyard Light Load Member

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    If you dont have flatbed experience it will be 2 weeks
     
    pmurcyard, Jul 14, 2011
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  7. Jul 14, 2011 #15
    motomack

    motomack Light Load Member

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    I heard its one week in Birmingham and then 4 weeks with trainer then back to Birmingham for another week of securement testing.
     
    motomack, Jul 14, 2011
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  8. Jul 15, 2011 #16
    hytekrednek

    hytekrednek Light Load Member

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    It's a week in bham or cincy, four or five weeks with trainer, than one week in bham for test out. N I wanna say its five weeks out now. I haven't had a student in my truck this summer so not 100% sure.
     
    hytekrednek, Jul 15, 2011
    hytekrednek, Jul 15, 2011
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  9. Jul 15, 2011 #17
    hytekrednek

    hytekrednek Light Load Member

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    What u mean u heard?? Rumor has it ur comin here say round first of September. That still holding true??
     
    hytekrednek, Jul 15, 2011
    hytekrednek, Jul 15, 2011
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  10. Jul 15, 2011 #18
    motomack

    motomack Light Load Member

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    hytek yes that's true! Putting in two week notice before starting school on August 1st then after 4 weeks start oriention at Boyd on August 29th. Then I meet my trainer!! You the week after and start to scare a few years off your life!! LOL
     
    motomack, Jul 15, 2011
    motomack, Jul 15, 2011
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  11. Jul 15, 2011 #19
    hytekrednek

    hytekrednek Light Load Member

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    So long as u can keep it tween the ditches n the greasy side down we ok. Lookin forward to it bro. Lori wanted me to scoop another student before u due to they got a few sitting at home rite now. Good thing Boyd still pays them. Told her u were comin in n my boys r ridin with me til school starts back, so I'm good to get u when u graduate to a professional steering wheel holder.....lol.
     
    hytekrednek, Jul 15, 2011
    hytekrednek, Jul 15, 2011
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  12. Jul 15, 2011 #20
    hytekrednek

    hytekrednek Light Load Member

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    1000 n 1250, u will understand when u get there. Don't speak outta turn. David hates that. Other than that, its a cake walk. Be respectfully n nice to all n u will move on. Any other questions just shoot.
     
    hytekrednek, Jul 15, 2011
    hytekrednek, Jul 15, 2011
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