Hitting the Road

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GyrrwrLori, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. Feb 1, 2012 #1
    GyrrwrLori

    GyrrwrLori Light Load Member

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    I passed my CDL road test and will soon be hitting the road. For those that followed my past threads, my nervousness behind the wheel is gone. I am much more relaxed than before. Thanks for the words of encouragement. As of now, I will be leaving for orientation on Feb 13th for Henderson Trucking. The nervousness has suddenly returned. LOL. Thanks all and I'll see you all out there on road.
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2012 #2
    sharp.dressed.man

    sharp.dressed.man Heavy Load Member

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    Congrats man you had an objective and you have achieved a part of it. Take pride in that. Good luck the rest of the way dude.
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2012 #3
    GasHauler

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    Just remember everyone started sometime. I suggest that you take notes and keep a record on everything you do. I think back when I just started out and if I had a computer with ms word I would have notes on everything from the truck,roads,rules,where to eat,people, and so on. It's nice when you can go into a drop knowing who the people are. I know I've gotten better service.
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2012 #4
    GyrrwrLori

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    Oh, decisions, decisions. I was offered a position at orientation for a Schneider Wal-Mart dedicated run. It would get me home 2 days a week, which would fit my situation better than Henderson. My wife is pregnant, due in early April. I would still be with my trainer if I went with Henderson. Schneider says orientation and training would be only 18 days for me since I recently graduated from a driving school. I am leaning towards going with Schneider now. Are there any reasons I should avoid Wal-Mart dedicated?
     
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  7. Feb 2, 2012 #5
    GyrrwrLori

    GyrrwrLori Light Load Member

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    Change of plans. Going to go to orientation with Schneider on the 21st. With a new baby on the way, the home time of the Wal-Mart dedicated route is hard to pass up.
     
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  8. Feb 2, 2012 #6
    jdimes

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    I drove for Schneider on a dedicated account many years ago, whatever you do make sure you're aren't late you will have multiple stops, I don't know how much has changed but you have to hustle a little bit to get those stops done. Wal-Mart does not care you will feel like the mailman delivering in rain,sleet, snow, hurricanes, tornadoes lol just kidding my point being they want the groceries there on time
     
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  9. Feb 2, 2012 #7
    Big Don

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    Don't know why they are so dog gone worried about it. Half the shelves in Walmart are empty anymore anyway.:biggrin_25510:

    To the OP, congratulations and good luck to you!
     
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