A note on finishers

Discussion in 'Con-Way' started by Wharf Rat, Feb 28, 2012.

  1. Wharf Rat

    Wharf Rat Light Load Member

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    Just wanted to mention to the new guys/gals that there are a few things about finishers at Con-Way, and probly elsewhere, that I don't think most realize or take into account. First is they changed training time to 10,000 miles now, not 7500. Secondly, when you are assigned to a finisher, they may be 2-3 days away from Joplin, or wherever you might get picked up. Also, they are with a student for 4-5 weeks now, and haven't been home since being with the last student. So, most would take some time off between students ( they need a break too). Then they need to get back to Joplin again and may live clear across the country. Freight dictates where trainers go, not just students. There is not an endless supply of trainers...there's only so many in the company, and there are lots of students. There's probly a few more things I could add, but just hang in there, your time will come. You're about to find out that there's a lot more to this than just driving from A to B...we have great finishers that want you to succeed and get going on your own. Welcome to all the new peeps and don't forget to wave on your way by.
     
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  3. scoutsoutwalt

    scoutsoutwalt Light Load Member

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    Hopefully I will find out tomorrow who my finisher is. Definatly ready to get started.
     
  4. scoutsoutwalt

    scoutsoutwalt Light Load Member

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    Link up with my finisher tomorrow and then we head to Laredo.
     
  5. ECU51

    ECU51 Heavy Load Member

    That would be ,,"Viva-Laredo",,now think of Elvis and that will be stuck in your head all the way down,,LOL have a great trip,,and learn something!!! Good Luck partner

    and when in doubt,pull the Op's and listening posts in:biggrin_25525:
     
  6. paul_4lp

    paul_4lp Road Train Member

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    I think we rode the shuttle from Holiday Inn to Conway this AM...
     
  7. scoutsoutwalt

    scoutsoutwalt Light Load Member

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    Nice to meet you today, Paul.
     
  8. scoutsoutwalt

    scoutsoutwalt Light Load Member

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    Stuck in Jolpin for another day, met my finisher James, seems like a pretty good guy so far. Hopefully we can take off tomorrow.
     
  9. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    James, the guy with the english accent? If so, have fun. You will learn lots from him. I sure did.
     
  10. scoutsoutwalt

    scoutsoutwalt Light Load Member

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  11. paul_4lp

    paul_4lp Road Train Member

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    Good luck with you finisher...be safe out there!
     
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