Anybody starting orentation at TMC on 9/28/09

A few guys brought laptops with them, I think they have free WiFi at the hotel. Just use though in your room and such don't bring it to class or anything.

I can't remember if we needed birth certificates or not since its been almost a year since I been in orientation, I think if they say bring it you should. Passport I think you can wait on as long as your in the process of having it.

When I was there nobody hooked up with a trainer, we all were sent home after the 2 weeks. I didn't see the need to bring a sleeping bag so I didn't, there might be a very slight chance you'd be hooked up with a trainer but I'd say no.

Also bunks in trainers truck don't have sheets or blankets, talk to your trainer what he prefers you bring, most would say sleeping bag as its easier, when you get you own truck you can use your own lines/blankets.

Some of the other guys here might be able to give more info. Good luck to ya.

 

the hotel does have free wifi just go to the desk ask for the password and username it changes every week. Only one guy went with his trainer in my class right after orientation and that was his choice and request. and with ur trainer just bring some normal bed sheets maybe a sleeping bag if its getting cold....the birth certificate im not sure on ask ur recruiter...im in my 4th week with my trainer so most info is still freah in my head if u have any other questions..

 

i got a pre hire from tmc just wondering if any one can give me good advice on thier orientations

 

I talked with my recruiter today. He said my certificate of live birth will be fine. He also said not to worry about the passport. He said that is something I will need to get, but it's not important to have right now. Still not sure about bringing my laptop along. Will most likely just leave it at home. Do they have any kind of computer access available while we are there?

 

Yes there is one in the lobby, but everyone will be using it.. So you might be more comfortable with your laptop and then you can use it whenever you want, on top of that you can use it while you are laying in your own room comfortably, and not in the lobby with guys looking over your shoulder!

 

Yeah if you can bring a laptop do so, I would have but didn't have one. The lobby computer is hard to get on to most of the time. Plus I had some guys looking looking over my shoulder as eckz said while waiting, no fun when your reading personal email or pictures.

 

My concern with bringing my laptop is security. I know I can't bring it to any training classes, but how safe would it be in my room. I'm sure there are mades that go in everyday to clean and stuff. It would be easy to walk out with a laptop hidden on the cart.

 

It will be safe. Those people wouldn't dare steal or tamper with a drivers personal effects, Harrold wouldn't tolerate it.