Didn’t do Road test at interview ???

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  1. Voyager1968

    Voyager1968 Road Train Member

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    One company I worked for did their road test during account specific training. In other words, going out with a trainer for the day to learn their computer work as far as load documentation and logging/entering pre trip information, etc.
     
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    JSanborn103 Medium Load Member

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    I got a job at cocacola and they didn’t give me a road test
     
  3. Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    I got a job without a road test and a job which drug tested me and put me through 3 days of orientation before road testing me. It’s different everywhere.
     
  4. OlegMel

    OlegMel Medium Load Member

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    I also never had a road test. Everything was done over the phone. Than had 1 day training from one of the flatbed drivers, next day got the keys and was dispatched on a 2100 mile trip.
     
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    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    If you've been driving for a number of years and there's no blemishes on your record, a road test seems a bit silly to me.

    I wouldn't worry about it.
     
  6. Lennythedriver

    Lennythedriver Road Train Member

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    Every place I’ve ever worked. They did the driving test very last. And it was almost like a formality because I was totally hired in at that point. I assume unless I smashed into something or I really did something stupid which I didn’t. And it was never on the same day. It was a day or two later. You’re worrying yourself for nothing. They wouldn’t be scheduling drug tests and everything else if they didn’t intend to hire you. Go over your pre-trip. Make sure you get that right because that’s part of your test. And relax and don’t mess anything up you’ll have the job
     
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    HiramKingWilliams Heavy Load Member

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    I was surprised at no mention of a road test too.
     
  8. Radman

    Radman Road Train Member

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    My last 3 companies just evaluated my driving in training. Pretty big paying companies too. But I have almost 20 driving in various companies ltl, flatbed, long combinations etc..