Prime Cuts: Alec's Trucking Adventures

Try and relax, the first few days there are a wild ride trying to get everything filled out and rushing from one person or office to the next just to wait.

It'll make sense and start to calm down once you hit Friday and the weekend. Just remember, they do give you that one week free look period to see if you like it or not. That clock doesn't start until the day you step foot on your trainer's truck.

Congratulations on getting your permit and being that much further ahead of the class. Just read everything you can, study the pretrip every minute you have, find a driver and ask them to walk you through the pretrip on there truck, remember that you are on the world's longest interview that will last 10-16 weeks, and most important thing of all, have fun!

Good luck to you sir.

 

I went through the exact same thing. I came very close to quitting the night before my drop dead date. Once I passed it and knew I was on the hook for the contract it got a lot easier for me to focus on learning what I needed to learn instead of thinking about pulling the escape hatch. Sticking with it was the best career decision I have made. Once you get over the self doubt hump, everything else moves into place. Trucking isn't for everybody not because the job itself is beyond their ability but because the nature of the job is beyond their mind's ability to handle. If you set your mind right, you will do well. Push through your doubts and fears, focus on the task at hand and you will succeed. You got this, if you want it.

 

Long lines, lotsa waiting, plenty of frustration...

Do y'all remember reading that you're being constantly evaluated?

What do you suppose the receiving clerks window is like at 4AM at a real busy distribution center? Not only that, they're going to expect y'all to act professionally with a smile on your face, and to look reasonably presentable to boot!

 

Hmmmmmm....seem to remember someone like this?

Oh, yeah.....that was you in a former life!

 

Well I wanted it, and I got it.

 

Gonna be alright.

Many of us were overwhelmed at first, but we survived. Won't be the only time, either. Comes with the territory. But, you will learn.

Completely normal for something new that is this involved. It's a lot to take in in a short period of time. Serious business, here.

Keep deligent, give it your best effort....... and you'll be OK.