Orientation on 12/17/12 what to bring

If you're just going to the orientation, make sure you bring a notebook & or some kind of audio recorder. You're going to be bombarded with a *LOT* of information that you should try to keep track of.
If you attended a school, you'll also need a copy of your certificate of completion.
This is all assuming that they already have a copy of your current driving record & that you have all your endorsement ducks in a row.

 

a two=way bus ticket.

 

well, orientation is often followed immediately by going out with a trainer, so id bring 5 or so sets of clothes, all personal hygiene items, a towel, a sleeping bag, a pillow, pens/pencils, drivers license, school completion info, passport. medical card, social security card, birth cert, as much money as you think you will need for length of orientation plus a couple weeks with trainer, laptop, cell phone, trucker gps and cb if owned, atlas if owned. sure im leaving stuff out, but that should getcha thru in a pinch. while with trainer, ask him what he would suggest you keep in you truck. tools, flashlight, bungee cords, snow chains, extra headlamps for your truck, trailer lights, duct tape, etc etc etc...

 

Bring the willingness to sit in a classroom for eight or nine hours a day, four or five days in the week with absolutely no pay and no guarantee that they'll even hire you...even if you've been there the entire time. Oh...and a pen...

 

Where you going? What company? Also check company web site.

 

It's a Swift thread.

 

I am going to SWIFT Orientation tuesday in Fontana... They gave me this list, I hope it helps:
-5 changes of clothes
-bath towels
-change of shoes
-2 different jackets, (light and heavy)
-Personal toiletries
-Pillow, sleeping bag or rolled up blanket if no sleeping bag
-Winter clothing such as gloves, long underwear etc,
-Work gloves
-$100 cash for food (advance) if needed when you are on a truck.
-Flashlight, pens, pocket calculator, ruler, notebook.
Be ready to go at end of orientation