How long are the orientation classes?

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  1. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    I am reading a lot of detailed topics but haven't found anything that states how long the classes are per day. 8 hours, 12 hours?
     
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  3. Danfromwindsor

    Danfromwindsor Road Train Member

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    I think it varies somewhere betwern those two numbers based on how well everyone completes the days tasks. Does it matter? When you get out in a truck your days will be 14hrs and if you cant hack that then Mavericks not the place for you.
     
  4. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Be ready for 12, then you'll think you got out early
     
  5. Sequoia

    Sequoia Road Train Member

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    It all depends on the company. I've been in an orientation that was 12 hour days for the first two days, then 8 hours the last day or two. I've been in an orientation that was 3 days @ 8 hours each day. It really depends on class size and how much gets done each day. If some things don't get done one day, it has to get done the next day which may push other things back a day.

    Some of it is how organized and efficient the orientation process is. Some of it is how many stories your fellow drivers decide to share during class. Even when the instructor says "No stories, please." There's always one or two that have to open their trap and tell one every hour.
     
  6. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    I can work for 20 hours without a problem, but sitting in a classroom looking alert for a long time is challenging.
     
  7. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    You and everybody else in the orientation. Just remember how to spell your name and don't confuse your phone number with your SS.. And of course don't fixate on large shiny objects :biggrin_2554: You will do fine
     
  8. JimTheHut

    JimTheHut Road Train Member

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    I found the classes went by quickly and they are very well organized and controlled.
     
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  9. seawheeler

    seawheeler Heavy Load Member

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    Maverick's standard response will be "as long as it takes" when asked how long something will take.
     
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  10. plentygood

    plentygood Road Train Member

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    Take plenty of notes, pay attention and don't fall asleep!
     
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