Starting School

I definitely want to try to get on at Schneider. Applied yesterday and should be talking to a woman who recruits there tomorrow.

Today we had our "top driver" skills test for our class. Good news is I would have passed at DMV. Bad news is that I had the lowest score in our class. Of course there's only four of us. It's a bit frustrating, but then I've never towed anything in my life, so backing a trailer is a whole new non-intuitive skill for me.

I expect to do better on the road since I've driven manual transmissions all my life.

 

We went to DMV last Friday. I didn't think I was ready, but the instructors were able to get us in, and wanted us to try. I managed to pass air brakes and pre-trip, but couldn't get in the alley dock. So I'll have to go back to re-do skills and do the drive. I just need another day of practice and I'll be fine. Got to hook up and pull a double set of trailers today, that was interesting and went well. Also passed the written tests at DMV for tankers and double/triples.

 

Went back and passed skills and road test today! What a relief. Thank you to Byron and Rodney and Eric at CTDA. And thanks to my fellow classmates who were so supportive. Soon I'll be out making some money for my new company, and for me.

 

Passed the Haz Mat test today and scheduled with TSA to get printed for that and also my TWIC card. Almost ready to actually start make some money at this.

 

I interviewed with Schneider today and I'll be starting orientation in Fontana next Wednesday!

 

First two days at orientation have been busy and hot! Lots and lots of info and skills and company specific policies to learn. Just trying to hang on and stay positive. The instructors are very good people, so that helps a lot.