THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE - DFO gets a truck and hops on Schneider's IC Choice Program

I never minded sleeping next to a reefer unit. It's the #### APU's that bother the heck out of me! Especially with the ones that have the exhaust pointed directly at the sleeper of the truck next to it.

 

Have enjoyed reading your adventures, DFO.

I leave for orientation in Green Bay on Monday; it's been nice following you so I have some idea what to expect.

and I wanted to reply so I get notifications when you post new stuff!

 

Pay attention don't be afraid to goal n_b_a sponge(absorb all u can while ur there but don't drink the Orange Koolaid)

 

I'm guessing you went to school for your cdl? The instructors in Green Bay will teach you more in the first 5 days than you learned at school. They are anal, precise, and fun all at once. Have fun up there!

 

Thanks Chopper! I went through a 'condensed' school - 160 hours, learned how to operate the truck. The instructors were great, and I got what I expected out of the school - enough to pass the state test so I could get my Class A. I have all my endorsements as well - doubles/triples, tankers and HazMat. I hope to learn a lot from the instructors in GB. I do intend to be a sponge - I don't even know what I don't know, at this point.

I know I will need more practice backing, but I also expected that. I don't expect to make beaucoup cash my first year as a driver, just enough to keep the bills paid and get a better idea of what I'm doing . Following DFO's threads has been very helpful in getting an idea of what to expect with Schneider, both from his posts and all the replies from others. It is appreciated. Between these threads and what I could find on here about Werner and Swift, I chose Schneider as my first company - I actually had a pre-hire from Werner within 8 hours of the school faxing my app in.

I'm excited about starting work, and right now, a good bit nervous about hauling a loaded trailer! We bobtailed some on one day, and the next two weeks were with a trailer. (Bill said we were hauling 'sailboat fuel'...lol) Here's hoping I get a patient 'training engineer'!

 

its not sail boat fuel its box planner brains

 

You sure that would fill up a trailer? Lol