Going to orientation in Greer, Sc

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  1. robbiecox6

    robbiecox6 Light Load Member

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    I start on 10/18 for orientation, can someone tell me what will happen the 3 days I'm there?
     
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    KE5WDP Road Train Member

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    Physical, road test, paperwork, safety videos................
     
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    that pretty much sums it up good luck:biggrin_25525:
     
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    red S-10 Medium Load Member

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    oh yea the greer terminal is the terminal that ask you 20 questions when you leave the terminal at the intercomm dont have any complaints about that i believe all terminals should be concerned about our safety and at least they call you by your first name when you talk to them. i give them a thumbs up. now the worst terminal ive been to so far is.......... dont want to cause a stir up because this may be some peoples home terminal:biggrin_25514:
     
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    Just stopped by to wish you good luck!
     
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    red S-10 Medium Load Member

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    you a o/o for swift
     
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    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    Nope, I'm an O/O for ME!

    Just wishing the guy good luck is all.
     
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    red S-10 Medium Load Member

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    didnt mean nothing by it. im glad all drivers from different companies can interact thats all. just trying to make conversaton:biggrin_25514:
     
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    KE5WDP is right on orientation. It 's boring at times, but you get a good lunch from Theo's. I went out with a trainer for 2 weeks after orientation. I learned alot in those 2 weeks. It helps to see how the paperwork is done, and the Qualcomm macros that they want you to send.
     
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    here is another tid-bit. ANYTIME you are ever at your terminal, and its not super busy, like late at night. I always chat it up with a planner (if there are any there) just to ask how exactly a load is created and then put on a load board, then on your truck. If you show a little interest in their jobs and how they do it, they'll see you are more of a team player than other dick jones' just sitting around whining about not staying rollin'.

    When i first started, i thought that my DM had 20 or so drivers to look after. EHHHHHHH......wrong....try closer to 60-80.