J&R Schugel New Ulm, MN

I haven't signed up for anything, yet. I fly out Sunday. I have to go to the reefer division if I'm going to get any hometime as I live in Florida.

 

Thanks RogerThat72. Yes, they are flying me out of Orlando tomorrow to Minneapolis, MN then they'll pick me up in a company van for the two hour drive to New Ulm, MN.

 

I'm a Freightliner man myself, but I'll take what they give me. What exactly does the road test consist of? How many pull-ups do they allow? I've been backing for 2 years, and I'm not perfect, but I know I will get it if I'm allowed a few pull-ups.

As far as food goes, I'm not picky. I'll eat anything with onions.

I'll definitely keep you updated on how it goes. I'm in the airport now about to get on my flight.

 

Caught an earlier flight to Minneapolis and saved J&R Schugel $117. Only downside is I still have to wait until 5:30 for pick up. No big deal, I would rather wait here than down in Florida.

 

I just got settled down in the Microtel. Funny the lady who picked me and another driver up at the airport took us to the terminal handed us the keys to the company van and told us to drive back. I like that. Already treating us like we're part of the family. Love the fact there's an Applebees next door to the hotel.

I'll update after orientation tomorrow.

 

Again, I'm really feeling this company. Today we did the Smith System driver evaluation in the company van, and it was done very professionally by Troy one of the head safety folk there. Troy is really straight forward guy and gives it like it is. He's quite frank about what the company expects concerning safety, and extremely knowledgeable on the Smith System.

Tomorrow is the road test where we're going to be put three to a truck with a tester and go out and do some maneuvers, shifting, turning, handling and what-not. No problems here. I feel I'm going to ace it right on the money. Heck, working at the carnival I can handle anything!