In School Looking at KLLM

Well I just finished my orientation and now I am waiting on my trainer. The orientation was ok, lots of info. I guess the real learning comes out on the road. Everything is cool so far.

 

Orientation is usually 4 days. You are then sent out on a truck with a trainer for 6 weeks.
Learn to differentiate between minor problems and major problems. You need to realize that the on the road training is for a LIMITED period....six weeks. Let the little things slide but DEFINITELY speak up about the major things (trainer throwing you behind the wheel and retreating to the sleeper leaving you with no help or guidance within the first two weeks, trainer screaming/cursing at you, etc. for instance). Not saying these things will happen...but learn to tell the major ones from the minor ones.

Pack light - room on the truck is limited. Once you get your own truck, you can get routed by your house to pick up any additional things you need or want on your truck.

Keep in mind that God gave you ONE mouth and TWO ears....listen twice as much as you talk...take notes.

Make sure, while you are out with your trainer, that you get all of your driver reward cards from Pilot, TA, Petro, Loves and Flying J. Petro and TA cards thus far are interchangeable (TA bought Petro) as are Pilots and Flying J (Pilot bought Flying J). These cards are how you earn and redeem your showers.

RT

 

Well everything was going ok gesterly until about an hour ago. I encountered my first breakdown! My trainer and I are stuck on 71/75s right outside of Cincy! Something about "Regenerzation" not working right or something. Anyway trainer is cool and at the end of your six weeks you go to Jackson MS. to take a road and a written test to see what you have learned while you were out. You pass, you get your truck.

 

I have a pre-hire with KLLM, but have not been sold on them yet. I guess the threads about the lease program made me take a step back. So you don't take your driving test until your are finished with training? I thought it was at the beginning.

 

geasterly1, Where are you going to school? I didn't think Wel took students. I'm currently in CDL class at Ridge Career Center which is right across the street from the Wel Terminal. I guess I need to stop by and inquire.

 

RoadToad is quite right.... (she usually is) lol

Also, take a look at my threads I started about my time here at KLLM, AND my Leasing on with them....