Turned down by TMC....why?

well, im at orientation right now and i gotta say the first day was fairly easy. The worst part was going through the DOT physical again. They tell you right up front that they lose people due to medical reasons the first day. And we did 3 to be exact. 2 had hurneas (or how ever you spell it) and 1 and high blood pressure. They are upfront about everything they exspect from you, so really the only thing you have to do is pay attention and do everything to the best of your knowledge. When we got to the hotel they handed us a packet to read, and to be turned in the next morning. the first day was doing paper work and 3 tests (general knowledge,math, and safety.) Thats it for now later...

Rebel

 

well the 2nd day was pretty cool, we went through defensive driving and seen a bunch of videos and clips of past TMC "accidents". Also went through the simulator (just a really expensive video game) but still they take it seriously and base their first impression as a driver on you in that room. And then went out to the range and straight backing for about 2 hours. They say the 2nd through 5th day is going to be late days. We didn't get out until 8 pm. Thats all i got. later


rebel

 

third day,

A bunch of tests!! Had three tests over defensive driving, 1 test over a video and Logging. We also did all of the benefits, tuition reinbursment and sign all of the company policy forms. I just wanted to add if you are planning on coming to TMC make sure you do your best on every test they administer. They take those scores and compare them to the rest of the class. We had 2 guys sent home because of the simulater and test scores so just pay attention to everything. Good luck.

Rebel

 

Scott,
It sounds like you are a pretty dedicated guy, and hopefully it will be the same for being a trucker. The people that are going home are the people that can't pass a DOT physical, lie about their driving/criminal record and the ones that don't have good time management. You have to be punctual when it comes to TMC. That what they pride themselves on. "Being on time everytime". As far as the orientation, don't sweat it, as long as you can sit through videos, do some simple tests that you have already done in your driving school, and take some fairly good notes you WILL do fine. The only thing that most of the people are having problems with is the 13 speed. Again their not looking for a professional, their looking for people that are improving as they progress through the orientation. My advice is to go for it. TMC is the company I will be with for the "long haul". If there is anything else....just ask


Rebel

 

Thurs-Fri
Thursday was spent doing our benefits package and tuition reinbursment. Aflac came in, some banks came in the get us to convert to their bank, and we took another test. Also done simulators and straight backing on the range until 8pm.
Today-We started load securement!!!! Watched some videos about what happens when we don't secure 40k pound steel coils (p.s crushes cars). If you've ever seen the video on TMC's website with the guys throwing the straps over the big contaiiner, that exactly what we did today. No simulators or test. But they did give a test to take home. Left at 4pm.

rebel