Just about done with orientation. Almost time to roll!

It would be nice if it was always 70 when you had to do that. That is one thing that I think I would really hate, having to tarp and chain in bad weather.
How long do you spend on average securing most loads ? I have been working over here in Korea for the last 8 years and sometimes I am outside in the weather and winter sucks here.
Now I am interested in trucking and also flat bed but then I think van or reefer might be better to stay out of the weather.
Every year I say this is the last year I am working outside. A few days ago I am working outside for a while 3 am and 13 degrees and thinking I could be sitting in a warm truck. Lol

 

Yep I got to come home yesterday amd nice 75 today in Columbus ga

 

hey guys melton has me set up to head to orientation this sunday. Im kinda worried about the tarping how heavy are those tarps? I'm skinny and I dont have much muscle on me so I dont know how well I would handle tarping any advice would be appreciated.

 

I am willing too not give up easily.

 

We use 3 piece tarps so they aren't bad at all. I saw a women doing it at the Laredo terminal.

 

Can someone give me a rundown of the physical test in orientation?

 

Urine test, hair test and then the physical is basic stuff and then they have you lift 3 different tarps. I think heaviest was 90 pounds.

 

I guess this will be fun for me. Lots of exercise and hurting too go through while i get back in shape. I will also take this opportunity too wish everyone a happy new year. Hmm I should also take the opportunity to start figuring out how to eat better on the road :/