TMC from the inside

Go to tmc's website and u can chat with a recruiter online and they can help u.

 

As a newb I'd like to thank you guys for your views on what TMC will be like. I attend orientation starting the 25th and your insight on what to expect has prepared me for the upcoming time at tmc. I have just one question for you tmc guys in Illinois where was your trainer from and what was your home time like during your five weeks out?

 

Thanks riverrat. Dixon isn't too far from where I live. We drove through there a lot while I was in my cdl classes. As far as the home time I'm not expecting any during that five weeks just so that if there is any home time it will be a nice surprise. Now how exactly did it work did you drive your car to his house or did he pick you up. This is all new to me so I'm trying to get a good baseline to go off of when the time comes.

 

I went to Illinois valley community college through unemployment. I was looking into going to crst's cdl school until I talked to a couple o/o I know and they told me to run and run fast from them. It worked out pretty good since unemployment paid the entire cost of my classes and they paid for my hazmat. We had a couple recruiters come through the school and out of all of them tmc sounds like the best opportunity. They sounded the least like a paid salesman. I understand that it's not going to be easy and home time isn't garantteed anywhere but that's part of the reason I want to get into trucking.

 

Thanks riverrat I've heard to take pleanty of food with. I've also got little family left around so that won't be much of an issue. I'm used to the long days. My last job we worked 4 am till at least 2 pm so I'm used to not having much time to do anything other than work and get ready for work. I am looking forward to being able to see parts of the country. Im trying to go into this with the mindset that I don't know jack. Thanks for your input. I'm sure I'll pick your brain again but thank you.

 

Thanks for all the input! Good read and a lot of information!

 

oompa, they are right about taking the food with you. If you get roomed with somebody that does not make it, expect to have a new roomie every day. EVERY room is double and as drivers filter into the shop they plug them into empty beds. Take only enough to get by and nothing of value that you are not taking to class every day. They are NOT RESPONSIBLE if something turns up missing. My wife was from that area and she spent 3 days visiting friends (we live in Texas) and I PAID for the private room until she left. There are no refrigerators in the rooms, I think there was a microwave. NOTHING that needs to be kept cool. be sure to keep your trainers phone# they are your first link of help. When not if you run into something your not sure of call. The good ones will coach over the phone, remember the ### load we did in xyz city? your reply... strap it like that etc.... I have been with company 9 months and still call just to check in once a month or so. Also if your waiting to load help other tmc drivers and learn from their comments and experience. It is a little more work but pays off getting an idea how to safely do your own. Most are more than willing to help a newbie with tips. Here is a TIP... carry some hand cleaner and good gloves.... the crud still gets through them somehow.... I carry orange gojo my choice, you may like another. I also carry coveralls those tarps get NASTY.