Conway Freight Roadtest

So I went in this morning for the road test at CWF a little nervous as I've never driven trucks in the city before. Showed up at 7a but there was one guy ahead of me who had to test as well. So I sat there nervous as hell for a hour reading all the posters on the wall and going over the pre trip.

8ish rolls around and its my time to go, so I'm like this is it, here we go. make small talk with the tester till we get to the truck, then I just went into the zone.



Got in, checked what i needed to and rolled out the gate. Guy gave pretty good instructions on what he wanted me to do ahead of time, so I just took it slow, scanned my mirrors every couple seconds and focused on hazards ahead. NYC is tough i tell ya.
Man them 7 speeds are a #####, but I got the double clutching down and got hung up for like a second, but just shifted to the next gear up and was golden. Made all turns perfect, did a slow enough speed and just kept on trucking.
On the way back on the BQE(Brooklyn Queens expressway), a Weenie(Werner) truck stopped in the right lane around a bend as he thought he was going to hit the overpass. NY needs to quit this 1 ft lower than actual clearance deal. Had to hit the brakes as there were a couple guys behind him. Luckily I was doing a decent speed so I stopped in time. Made it back to the terminal without incident.

Time to back it into the spot I took it from, so I pulled up along, scanned and got ready to put it in the hole. I check my mirrors and was like ####, this badboy aint straight, so I pulled up got it straight and started back. Used a half a pull up as I cut it too soon, and the next run back had it in perfect. Those wheels are so soft and easy to turn compared to that POS Classic XL I drove in school. Halfway into the hole, i stopped and asked the guy if I could G.O.A.L and he started smiling and seemed pretty impressed with that. Knew i had enough room, but I did anyway.


So all in all I think I did a good job, so now just waiting to hear back from the personnel manager. That other guy worked for CWF a few years ago, but I think they need a few drivers. So we shall see. Wish me luck.

 

Well just got an email from Mr G, back there Thursday afternoon.

Things are looking good at this point.

And the last time I backed a pup, it did not go over well at all. This time I just backed slow, very minor wheel corrections and it went right where I want it. Id take a 48 or 53 any day though

 

Hows it working out for you man?
First day of p&D tomorrow on my own. Said this week should be pretty busy freight wise.
I had fun a t carlstadt doing linehaul...its just so wild to see 60-70 forklifts just running wild into and out of the trailers..blew my mind.

And you were right, that supervisor Mike in sector 1 @ Carlstadt is super cool.

Hoping freight picks up for you man

 

We only have 7 guys on linehaul and only two that run to Carlstadt...

It was slow for us today so I didnt go out...cleanedup the dock as the Vp is coming tomorrow. Managed to get 8 hrs so I wont complain..but i didnt apply to clean docks, but im gonna hold tight for a bit, as a few guys quit since I got hired..

SO what are your plans after your two weeks?

 

Sat out my first day yesterday, got all the way there then I get a text saying they dont need me..And they are still hiring, which is what beats me..I dont get it. You have guys sitting at home but still hiring new people. I can tell they dont want any overtime, because as soon as I hit the 7.5hr mark, theyre rushing me to get off the dock..lol. We have a night female FOS and I dont like her very much, but I'm gonna hang tight for a few more weeks, and if not I'm bailing too.

This flex stuff kills your day. I wake up @ 630 and call in for them to tell me to call back at 10, then to come in at one..And if they suddenly dont need you, half your day is wasted and you cant find another part time job as there is no schedule..I guess this is what being at the bottom again feels like...fml