Orientation is 12 days, then 5 weeks on the road with a trainer (assuming you have no experience). They, and your trainer, will try to get you...
mDub - Right in your backyard. Let me know if there are any questions I can answer for you. Been with TMC since Sept and glad I got on board...
If bounce is more than 150 miles, you get paid for all miles, not just those over 150.
My roommate at orientation had a beard. Neatly trimmed. It didn't keep him from getting hired.
Yup. Just do your homework and get good training without going into major debt, and find a good company to start with. I'm 53 and started in...
Great. Now we'll have to bail out the speculators, too. :biggrin_255:
GPS is a helpful tool, but only one of several in your "toolbox". It needs to be used together with a Motor Carrier Atlas, specific instructions...
Be on time, every time. Get your rest. Stay hydrated and pack something healthy to snack on or change for vending machines. Make sure you have...
I took the plunge, and am keeping up so far at age 53 working for TMC. You might want to get in shape first. I've seen other flatbed drivers in...
Disconnect the antenna from the radio and see if the noise is still there. If it is, then it is likely coming in through the power line and...
I just got my CDL, so I can't comment from class 8 experience, but I have run PressurePro tire monitors on my pickup and RV fifth wheel since...
Orientation is real straightforward. They review your paperwork, go over some school information, and send you off for a drug test. The daily...
I'm currently at JCC, and will finish on the 22nd. Just got my CDL and looking forward to getting hired on once school is completed. They do a...
ParkRanger - Congratulations, and welcome to the forum. If you passed the air brake section of the test, then DMV made a mistake. They did the...
This is nothing to mess with. I did, for years, trying to get by with Tums, Rolaids, etc. I finally tried Prilosec and couldn't believe the...
Best of luck to you! Sounds like a great opportunity. Thanks for your posts, they have been helpful, and for the attitude you've shown through...
I've pulled a 5th wheel RV trailer, about the same weight or heavier, with a one ton diesel pickup from Raleigh to Nashville several times and...
Care to elaborate on CT? Would like to know more about them.
Here's a couple more tips: 1) Protect the wiring by putting plastic wire loom around it. This is the black (usually) plastic corrogated tubing...
I've read in other posts where their equipment is in rough shape, but seen some on the road that looks fairly new. I'd be interested in your take...
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