Hi all. I just started with May Trucking today and thought I'd share my experience. To let you know, I went to driving school years ago, but didn't start driving until now. May had me go through a refresher course (40 hours), which helped a lot! No regrets there. :smt023
I am doing my initial training at the Phoenix terminal/yard. It is a small facility, but run by good people. Seven guys showed up for class, six newbes and one with some experience. We started with paperwork, of course, and a drug screen. Actually, they did the drug test at their location, which I thought was good. It beats hauling everyone to a doc's office and waiting for hours.
The head of safety took us out for a driving and backing test, one at a time. It was a combination of road and interstate in a newer Pete 387, 13 speed. The steering radius wasn't as sharp as I thought, so leaving the yard was interesting. I felt like a large animal trying to get out of a very small cage. Once I got use to the truck, it was smooth, unlike the driver.After the road test, we went back to the yard for the backing test. They had some 50 gallon drums that we had to back into at about a 70 degree angle. The tester stepped out and told me what he expected, than he sat backed and laughed....I mean watched. He really likes it when drivers G.O.A.L. It was interesting since there were trucks moving around the yard, but all went well. Unfortunately, we lost at least two in that process. One had a problem on the road test and one with the backing. Both nice guys, so I hope it works out for them. May told them that if they get retrained, they can come back. I think one will take them up on it. The last guy was testing when we left, so we will find out how he did on Tuesday.
They took us out to lunch and finished the day with paperwork.
It sounds like they are VERY safety conscience and they don't play around when it comes to log books. It is either done right, or not at all. All in all, they seem to be good people and take their jobs seriously, but in a relaxed way.
After researching just about every company, I am really excited about starting my new career here.
More to come....I hope
Starting at May Trucking...
Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by drivefor5, May 19, 2008.
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It's good to see a new thread on May least from a new to the co. side.
It looks as if you choose one of the better ones out there.
Best of luck on your journey and do keep up with your exp. posts I'm sure there will be a few wannab's looking at them.
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Keep that attitude and you'll do fine
Good luck on your adventure
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