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A Couple of Questions re: Hiring Process

Discussion in 'Superior Carriers' started by Leviathan Tube, Apr 4, 2015.

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  1. Apr 8, 2015 #11
    wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You may still be ok. I couldn't back up worth a crap right out of school. Had a couple of trainers shaking their heads wondering if I could do it. Just don't hit anything.
     
    wsyrob, Apr 8, 2015
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    Father Luke Thanks this.
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  3. Apr 8, 2015 #12
    Leviathan Tube

    Leviathan Tube Medium Load Member

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    In school we always practiced straight backing by pulling forward until trailer came around straight, then backing up. Today realized I never was really taught getting straight in tight spaces.
     
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  4. Apr 8, 2015 #13
    wsyrob

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    My school taught for the DOT test that had all backing on the range even on the test. I was taught "pull out towards that tree. Turn wheel to right, back to this point. Pull up towards this other tree, then put it in the hole. I didn't back around trailers or anything you could hit until I was training with Superior.
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2015 #14
    Leviathan Tube

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    Update: TM decided to go with another candidate at this time. I'm frustrated and demoralized but at the same time I don't ever want to get in over my head. I want to be confident I can be as safe and competent as any other rookie and that road test the other day didn't inspire those feelings. Now I have to decide whether to apply elsewhere, take some sort of refresher course or both. SC TM left the door open for me to apply again in the future.
     
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  7. Apr 10, 2015 #15
    cforestr

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    Be confident, project yourself, if it looks bad ask to have another go.
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2015 #16
    Oaker

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    Schneider National Bulk Carriers.
    SNBC has a good training program for new CDL grads if your really determined to pull tanks... they would be good place to get some experience. It looks like your school let you down.

    Good of luck driver...!
     
    Oaker, Apr 11, 2015
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  9. Apr 11, 2015 #17
    Leviathan Tube

    Leviathan Tube Medium Load Member

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    Thank you, guys. Oaker, Schneider is next on my list, I think. I'm not sure I would say my school let me down. I graduated in September and have gotten rusty.

    As far as being determined to haul tanks, I just have been under the impression they offer the best pay without the physical demands of LTL or flatbed. I suppose I could try auto carriers..
     
    Leviathan Tube, Apr 11, 2015
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