Transport Corp. Of America - Eagan, Mn.?

Just not happy there, sometimes they only run me 70 miles in a day, or make me sit for 2 days waiting on a load, I had to fight with them every time I wanted to go home, even though it was planned 4 wks in advance. I haven't been happy there for months now, so I stuck it out to see if it would get better and it didn't, so I left.

 

I will be there on 3/17 but im in the new driver class

 

TA seemed like one of the better choices available to us Chicago drivers, definitely will be watching this thread.

 

Yes, keep posting on your new adventure. Several of us are interested in your story!

 

Well I arrived at the hotel last night, the Mariann Travel Inn. It is a fairly decent hotel, it is clean. Went to the restauraunt attached to the hotel, and to be honest with you I wasn't very impressed. The food was cold and really not that good, but there are other choices around here. I will be going to the training center shortly, so when I get back later I will give you my opinion on it. The one thing I really liked is that you can pay $20 and get your own room for the 3 days, after sleeping in the truck by yourself, you may not want a roomie if you switch jobs. Well I'll keep you guys posted. Stay safe out there!

 

Hey TGP ... Please keep us posted. Want to hear more!

 

On the first day here we spent 3/4 of the day filling out paperwork! The day started with some paperwork an ]d then a physical which included a stress test and drug test. More paperwork. A short drive on the sim they have here, a simulated 6 mile drive to see how you are at avoiding things they throw at you. More paperwork. A road test to make sure that I can drive, pretty short run around town and then backing into the spot we pulled out of and we were done. Oh and before I forget, MORE PAPERWORK. Some power point stuff, a sexual harrassment movie. The day was almost 11 hrs long. Lunch was catered and really wasn't half bad. Tomorrow we will be doing all classroom stuff so it will probably be a long day, but soon I'll be back on the road and this will all fade into the past. I'll let you know what we do tomorrow, right now I'm hitting the sack. Stay safe out there!

 

I would like to know, did you see any female drivers there? What was the stress test about, lifting weights? I'm a female and intend to send them an application. Are you going to run only southeast? Do you intend to run solo? I would like to team up for the first three months but don't have a team mate and they don't set up teams. Keep us updated, please. All the best to you.

 

Yes there are female drivers here, not in the pro class but there are female students here. The stress test was stepping up and down on a stair for 3 mins, rolling 200 lbs 53ft and back on a 2 wheeler, carrying 70 lbs 53 ft and back, and lifting 30, 50. and 70 lbs onto a shelf and then putting it back on the 2 wheeler. I am going to be solo and basically going where ever they send me.


The second day here consisted of them explaining there logbooks, refilling out paperwork that they needed more info on, and a big safety talk. We wathed some powerpoints and videos on load securement and hazmat and took a quiz on logs. Pretty easy stuff. Tomorrow I have to check out and take all my stuff to the school. That will be fun considering I have about 5 bags, some guys have more. Hopefully my truck will be assigned to me and they will let me know where I have to go to get it. Oh! I forgot to say that yesterday they also handed out comdata cards. So after tomorrow I should be on the road. I can't really make a judgement on this company after 2 days, so I will keep everyone posted to let you know what is going on. Stay safe out there!

 

Thank you for the info, TGP. I sent them an application today. Their recruiter had told me I would have to lift 60 pounds, which wouldn’t be so hard. But I would detest to go all the way to Indiana and fail the stress test. I was going to rent a vehicle and drive to orientation because they told me the space in their van is very limited and I carry 2 bags + sleeping bag and a cooler. Do you know if student drivers stay longer? I thought orientation would last 6 days. I can “hear” your excitement. All the best to you and stay safe!