Online training for wannabe's

You tube has some good videos.

 

I did a whole lot of research before I went to school, and none of it was worth much. I'm not saying don't do it, I'm just saying don't expect to learn much from them. Everybody learns differently.

 

Everything you listed will be covered in depth at orientation. Don't worry yourself about it.

 

Learning from the Internet is like taking a shower with your clothes on. You won't get clean or learn too much. Most of that stuff is what the person making the videos opinions are. Some are good some not so good. Experience is the best teacher in trucking. It's much more of a hands-on learning thing. The best thing for a newbie to do is watch and listen and ask all kinds of questions.

 

I did my home work about driving trucks before I ever applied to a school! It's good to know but driving and backing is more hands on. You have to be in the truck to get the feel of it. Any way good luck!!

 

The jj Keller preview videos on YouTube are GREAT!! At orientation they will probably have you watch the full videos. There was one video not trucking related about workplace accidents that was pretty graphic with the injuries. Really made everyone in the room wake up!

 

It is my belief that Orientation is just about killing time until your drug test gets back. Many times all it is, is sitting in from of a television or computer and watching the same old stuff. The Five Keys and G.O.A.L. You have to learn how to use their electronic logs. That takes like 5 minutes and you will forget it and have to relearn in the truck. As soon as they get your drug test back, they road test you and send you on your way. Two nights at a motel. Nothing to do. Swimming pool but truckers and swimsuits don't really belong together.

The only way to prepare for orientation is to sit in a corner and hum. It is about that exciting.

 

For most companies, isn't orientation still, basically, an extended interview? They wanna see how professional you are, and if you can abide by the rules. Am I not right? That is what MY research has proven anyway.