richfield 4/8/13

checked into motel. pretty good hotel with hot tub and pool. met my roommate and ready to get after it tomorrow. let the games begin. last i was told will have 7 in the class but have only met 3 so far. will try and keep updated as the process continues.

 

wisconsin. millis trucking.

 

well first day is in the books same as everybody else has posted. lot of paperwork and then orientation and hours of service chapters in the manual. chris did say we will be going 65 to 70 mph on wednesday bobtailing on the freeway.

 

day 2 over. more manual and some really good stories from chris. bobtail tomorrow.

 

day 3 done class room morning and then bobtail around the yard. round and round for a few hours then trip on the freeway. up one exit get off go thru 2 traffic circles then back to yard. change driver and do it again. counts as 15 minutes driving time.

 

day 4 over. all 6 doing ok. some already have met trainer or at least know who they will be. more classroom and quick intro on hook up and disconnect. starting early tomorrow so we can get out early for the weekend. instructor is really pushing to get out of there for the weekend as you will not be getting many for a few months at least