Training at CFI/Conway

Mikel,
Thanks for the info. Conway is one of the one we are looking into. He is as we speak on his 2nd meeting with WIA to try to get funding for schooling.
The companies we are looking at is Conway, Crete and Scheinder.
With the sandwiches when we used to vacation we had a timeshare condo and to save on eating out we would use a small george forman grill, just the right size for one we cooked chicken breast and hamburgers and they cook so quick that I thought maybe you used something like. Thanks again.

 

Something I remember from our camping days is take a sponge with a little soap put in a ziplock. You can have another with just water. Use the scraper that comes with the grill. Then soap and rinse. I think this would work unless you nod off and burn your dinner. Also remember there is also frebreze or lysol.

 

With all this talk about coolers, refrigerators, microwaves, etc., if it's in your cab, it becomes a missile in the dreadful event of a collision. Be sure your gear is secured while driving. And make sure your rigging is solid.

About 15 years ago, near Eau Claire, WI, a state trooper's car was rear-ended on the interstate. One of the flashing blue/red lights in the rear window deck broke loose. Otherwise, the trooper would have survived the accident.

 

I have read that a lot of people are carrying crock pots in the rig. One lady lines it with aluminum foil so it is easier to clean. They put the crock pot into a small crate and tie it down with a bungy cord. When she stops late in the morning she sets up the crock pot and lets it cook until she is ready to quit for the day. Then has a tasty meal ready to go. Much healthier I would think.

 

I have been doing a LOT of research on Crete and Schneider and in my opinion Crete is a much better company to work. I'm not sure if my school is PTDI certified...they are NOT on the PTDI's website even though they meet the hour (160) requirements so that may keep me out of Crete! Dang! What have you learned about Con-Way? Do they have local gigs available? I'm so eager to be lined up with a company right out of school but I'm scared to death of making the wrong choice and having a bad first experience. Good luck and keep me posted.

 

If I'm not mistaken Crete is PTDI. CFI is not and they do except school students. As for a bad experience there is no way to avoid that with any company.
The one thing you need to think about is get your year up then think about who's better as better company's have higher standards.
Your first job will also depend on your driving as well as work history.
BS comes with all company's when it comes to new drivers as well as the vets after all 6 months down the road you may hate the job and want out.
Good luck

 

Jersey, Look into eastern freight-ways out of NJ, They are the non union side of New england Motor Freight and they hire newbies. I was told its good money.
Crete/shaffer are good companies according to a lot of people and they are hard to get into if you don't have a PTDI certified school. Find a place to do a year and then if you want to go to crete/shaffer go for it. Remember to look local,If your getting out of school in the next 4 weeks you'll be surprised how many local jobs start opening up because the need people to cover vacations & as freight picks up. Best of Luck,Keep us posted. Ps, If you've been following mikes post you'd know that conway truckload has been very good to him and cfiteam.

 

Mikel,

I have been keeping up with your posts on the orientation week and behind the wheel for 3 weeks. I just talked to a recruiter at conway today and was told to report to Joplin on May 27. I am really excited about getting started. I have been out of school in Sherman, Texas for a week and I have my CDL. I am ready to go. Thanks for all of the information you provided. It did help my decision making.