6/21/16 Is the beginning of my Schneider career!!!

Discussion in 'Schneider' started by Waggledaddy, Jun 20, 2016.

  1. Waggledaddy

    Waggledaddy Medium Load Member

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    The long wait is over. I'm here!!! West Memphis AR Schneider terminal. It's nice. Got a nice break room. Kitchen that serves hot food. Haven't met any teachers yet. Been here an hour waiting in the break room watching news.

    As I was typing the above they took us back to the classroom. About 7am.

    Hotel was pretty nice. Nicer than I expected. Rooming with a young guy. We're both newbies. He had gone through the 20 day course.

    I'll post how my day went later tonight.
     
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  3. milehunter43

    milehunter43 Heavy Load Member

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    Good luck!
     
  4. mickeyrat

    mickeyrat Road Train Member

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    ok. dont hit anything. and stay sober
    oh , dont hit anything.
     
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  5. Waggledaddy

    Waggledaddy Medium Load Member

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    Today is just physical and paperwork. I passed physical so I guess I'm hired from here!!! I'm not sure how quick they get us in trucks. Hopefully soon. Been a month since I been in one lol. Hope I'm not rusty!

    Oh yeah don't hit anything!
     
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  6. sadwar

    sadwar Road Train Member

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    Relax....

    Go slow.... Take things easy....

    The program is set up so you pass...

    Ask lots of questions, especially when you're out with your trainer....

    Be a sponge, absorb everything....

    Go slow, take it easy....

    Take a deep breath and enjoy!

    And then roll on......
     
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  7. AM14

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    Good luck to you. Not much I can say that hasn't been said but yes take your time and actually enjoy it. Don't stress the small stuff. They throw alot at you in those 3 weeks. Take a deep breath and focus on one thing at a time. You will fine tune it all once you get out on your own. Especially the Qualcomm stuff. It took me a good 2 months solo to get all my workflow stuff in order and making the bonus criteria.

    Schneider wants things done their way, not the way you learned in cdl school. Don't question it and complain like so many in my class did. Embrace it and keep those skills in your toolbox for when your solo. You will need to take bits and pieces of whatever skills you've learned and put them together when you are driving and mostly backing out here in the real world. Never stop learning. Once again, best of luck to you and keep us posted when you find the time. They'll run you pretty hard there.
     
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  8. Friday

    Friday Road Train Member

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    Welcome to the pumpkin!

    I've seen your other thread. Honestly.. Out here those amenities would be awesome. I'm making do with a Coleman cooler and one of those 12 volt hot boxes but it's not great. Helps a whole lot to have a parksmart on my truck but I'm one of the few.
     
  9. CaptainDaveG

    CaptainDaveG Road Train Member

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    Best of Luck

    Be Safe Out There

    Captain Dave
     
  10. mickeyrat

    mickeyrat Road Train Member

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    Dont hit anything!!!!!!!
     
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  11. TennMan

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    They'll forgive you for hitting something bit they fire you if you consume adult beverages during training and yes even after hours in your hotel.
     
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