Leaving for Orientation 10-13-12 in Tulsa,Ok

Even with getting shut down by the storm in SD I still had a decent . Heading to ft worth for Monday, should have about 2800 for the week. I wish gettin shut down for 18 hours and still delivering only 5 hours late would show them i can run and get me more miles but yeah right...

 

I'm sure I will. No biggie.

 

Just got finished tarping at anal intrusions. Going back to nebraska

 

Just a one stopper. Wanted to get up at 530 this morning and get emptied today. ... yeah i slept till 830 lol

 

Hey Azcannon and Noggin, thanks for the information you guys put out here. Doing my research on companies and Melton is right up there. Talked with Shayla (sp?) today and she seemed up front with information. Bit of back ground, retired from Naval aviation so pre-trip, planning, post trip and changing on the fly is no big deal; pretty similar to flying just a bit slower. Been mentally abusing children for several years (6th grade teacher) and got my CDL last summer in anticipation of starting a 3rd career. Been working with a small regional company over breaks, weekends and summer for the experience and just for the fun of it. Get to haul water loads frequently, so being heavy isn't something that I am unfamiliar with. The one thing that has me a bit "concerned" is Melton's orientation/training. At this point the driving and time management is less of a concern, but securing loads looks a bit intimidating. Seems like the securement training is pretty short for something that, if not done right, can have pretty catastrophic effects on me and those around me. Do they keep you on short runs for the practice? What kind of mentoring/help on the road is there? Does the company have a securement manual to give you guidance in addition to the DOT? Looks like I would train out of the Youngtown, OH terminal so any information how that would lood would be nice. Probably just being a nervous Nelly, but any insight in this area would be appreciated.