Excited to be attending TMC Orientation on 2/25/2013

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  1. Papa_Whiskey_Niner

    Papa_Whiskey_Niner Light Load Member

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    Hello all,

    I will be attending TMC orientation on Monday, February 25, 2013. I am excited, but also nervous at the same time. Anyone else scheduled to start orientation on the 25th?

    I've read through a lot of the posts on TMC and would like to thank everyone that posted. I am confident that I made the right choice in choosing TMC. Hopefully, I will get a chance to meet some of you.

    Take care and be safe.
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Good luck to you. Sounds exciting.....wish I were going along.
     
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  4. Oompa

    Oompa Bobtail Member

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    Ill also be there the 25th. How are you getting out there? Taking the greyhound? The feelings about excited and nervous are mutual. See ya out there.
     
  5. Papa_Whiskey_Niner

    Papa_Whiskey_Niner Light Load Member

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    I was thinking of driving my own car. How about you?
     
  6. Oompa

    Oompa Bobtail Member

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    I think I'm just going to hop on the greyhound unless I can find someone to take me out there. I don't want to risk completing training and having my car stuck in Iowa
     
  7. Emolson

    Emolson Light Load Member

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    I never heard anything wrong about TMC. They sound like a good company. Hope everything goes great for you, good luck
     
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  8. Papa_Whiskey_Niner

    Papa_Whiskey_Niner Light Load Member

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    Thanks Emolson. Do you drive for TMC?
     
  9. Emolson

    Emolson Light Load Member

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    No problem. And no I dont, TMC was one of the companies I was interested in when I wanted to try flatbed, but I just decided to stay with reefer for now. But flatbed is something I would want to try in the future, I like them
     
  10. Papa_Whiskey_Niner

    Papa_Whiskey_Niner Light Load Member

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    I have a couple questions (curiosity more than anything) regarding the securement test that TMC conducts. I've heard (read) some say the tarp is 120lbs, while others say it's 85lbs. Also, some say you have to climb on the side of the trailer and can't use anything (tires, etc.) to help you up, while others said you can climb up from the back of trailer using the bumper. Can someone who has gone through the orientation within the last month confirm? The video online doesn't really show how they want you to climb onto the trailer.

    Thanks and be safe.
     
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