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First day training at TMC

Discussion in 'TMC' started by Natethetrucker04, Jan 4, 2016.

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  1. Jan 4, 2016 #1
    Natethetrucker04

    Natethetrucker04 Light Load Member

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    Well I just completed 1st day of orientation at the TMC Des Moines training center. Its currently 26°.. Done necessary paperwork, physical/drug screen, written tests, and road test.... Those Pete 587s are a complete different animal from a Cascadia.... Did OK... Things should be better tomorrow, with more rest... We came in late, due to me having to turn around, because my wife call me and told me I accidentally left my SS card at home.... I was already 2 hours out.. Started off rough... Made it in at 10:15 pm, checked into my room, gassed up the rental and dropped it off..
    First day in 4 hours of sleep was HELL.... Will check back in tomorrow after 5...
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2016 #2
    Puppage

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    Looking forward to your updates. Best of luck!
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2016 #3
    Natethetrucker04

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    Day 2 consisted of signing lots and lots and lots of paperwork, bad 90s era videos, online training modules, and e-signatures... Even received the insurance packets.... Not bad at all..
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2016 #4
    DonM

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    Does TMC teach you guys to drive 30-35 MPH in the truckstop parking lot?
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2016 #5
    TruckerVinny

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    Best of luck Driver! I am waiting for application acceptance and crossing fingers.
     
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  8. Jan 6, 2016 #6
    GoneButNotForgotten

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    That is in the advanced training phase where they are also taught how to lower their seat to the floor and already have installed the faux ape hanger shifter.;)
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2016 #7
    Highway Sailor

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    The seats don't go down as far in the 579s. You can keep the ape hanger.
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2016 #8
    Natethetrucker04

    Natethetrucker04 Light Load Member

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    Now why you wanna go and be and an a-hole?
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2016 #9
    SHOJim

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    Someone get their application denied?
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2016 #10
    Natethetrucker04

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    Evidently...
     
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