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Discussion in 'May Trucking' started by Dozzer6, Aug 11, 2011.

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  1. Aug 12, 2011 #11
    Dozzer6

    Dozzer6 Light Load Member

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    How fresh does the seman sample have to be? I might be able to scrape something off a gym sock.

    But on a serious note, what does the drive teat consist of? I still struggle with downshifting up or downhill at times, though not always. I also don't have gear recovery memorized for all speed/RPM/Gear. I know they want to see if I am good enough to sit with a trainer, but is that something that I will still have time to work on with my trainer since I am still very much a roockie?

    Dozzer
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2011 #12
    CondoCruiser

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    The drive test is more to see if you can keep from hitting anything. Try not to curb the tires, hold a straight line and demonstrate you are not a total loss on shifting. Watch for any bridge clearances as I been asked that many times. It seems to be a popular question. They'll probably have you demonstrate a pretrip with telling them what you will do. They usually get bored and don't listen to you, lol.

    That's what a trainer is for...to teach you everything. Good luck!
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2011 #13
    justawheelholderfornow

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    Your $5000 school should have already 'taught you' everything
    The trainer monitors you, and helps you improve your skills. There is very little 'teaching' If you don't already know how to drive, WTF are you doing behind the wheel, and who let you get that far? lol
    Your trainer should help you hone your skills, and tell you where you need improving, and how to improve. In addition to making sure you do things safely, and show you the "MAY WAY" And obviously Qualcomm use, personal interactions at shipper/receiver etc

    As for your driving test, don't hit anything, and don't run any stops/lights!
    There you go!

    It is to make sure you have the basic fundamentals down, and that there is enough for your trainer to improve upon.
     
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  5. Aug 12, 2011 #14
    Efon

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    So want you guys are saying is that I should be teaching guys? What? That's news to me :)

    Don't sweat the drive test. Do it like you are doing your CDL teat and you will be fine. For the backing, take your time. Use flashers, pull your air horn before backing, and get out and look before crossing any threshold. Do those three things and don't hit anything.
     
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  7. Aug 12, 2011 #15
    Dozzer6

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    I appreciate the info guys. I agree completely, the trainer should not be teaching you everything, just improving upon the foundation that should have been formed in school. I certainly know how to do everything, I just need to know that they don't expect perfection every time. Heck even the polar bear missed a downhill downshift in season three after 30 years of driving. :biggrin_25519:

    Dozzer
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2011 #16
    Scooter Jones

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    As a trainer, I found myself having to be the truck driving school instructor all the time. I was amazed at how many trainees lacked in the basic fundamentals. Add on top of that trying to teach a guy progressive shifting using a 13 speed splitter and the frustration was almost unbearable at times. Which is why I finally gave up training. Not to mention, May pays their trainers peanuts for what amounts to some pretty heavy duty responsibility.
     
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  9. Aug 13, 2011 #17
    platinum

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    I learned progressive on my own after training
     
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  10. Aug 16, 2011 #18
    Dozzer6

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    Finished day 1 of orientation today. Drive test was easier than I thought it would be. I liked the way they let me find out for myself that the the trucks are governed at 1450rpm. That was a surprise, but I liked it. Drove a freight liner for the road test and did the backing in a Pete. I like the FL better, seems like I had a better view of the world. I didn't hit anything during my backing so that was good. Well off to dinner. Going to hit the 45 Grill in the motel. I feel like a steak.

    Dozzer
     
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  11. Aug 16, 2011 #19
    pjw044

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    Steak !!! How in the H#(( can a newbie afford Steak.

    :biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:
    Congrats on making Day 1
     
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  12. Aug 16, 2011 #20
    coolhandkh

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    Good Job Dozzer, Thanks for the updates.
     
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