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

Discussion in 'Melton' started by Azcannon, Oct 13, 2012.

  1. Triletter

    Triletter Light Load Member

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    I didn't have to go out with a trainer because I had accumulated a solid 30 days of OTR in a regional position plus some accumulated part time driving. Looking back on it now (a month later) I wish I would have gone with a trainer for a week or 10 days. While everyone from a variety of companies and every single Melton driver has helped me, I relearned a lot of things that I could have gotten a little less painfully with a trainer. I have used my mentor numerous times with questions about securement or things that Melton does that other drivers tell you will get you a ticket in x,y,z states. My DM has been a great resource, too. Super easy going and a good sense of humor. All of those calls are getting less frequent. At the same time, I don't regret not being cooped up in a moving closet with someone I had never met before driving their truck. Hopes all of that helps.
     
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  3. Chiver3816

    Chiver3816 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah same here i had my cdl since 05. Was a pepsi delivery guy they got me my cdl plus paid me drove for stevens and werner than was over seas for a bit and drove over there from 09-10 and been working on planes since but those jobs are becoming more and more picky so i let the va pay for my refresher at sage in rome ny and looking to get back on the road.
     
  4. Noggin

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    With experience, even though its old, you may get lucky and not go with a trainer, but if you do I dont see it being more than two weeks.
     
  5. Chiver3816

    Chiver3816 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah i dont mind a good trainer to learn the ropes
     
  6. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    You still at home Cannon? I'm waiting on a load right now. Got on board a day early but no load yet.
     
  7. Azcannon

    Azcannon Medium Load Member

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    I am in Idaho on my way back to Seattle. Tarp load of truss nail boards I always leave Monday morning I f2f super fast getting a load
     
  8. wyndup

    wyndup Medium Load Member

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    I am headed to Kirkwood CA. Does.anyone know a.place to park in south lake Tahoe?
     
  9. drvrtech77

    drvrtech77 Road Train Member

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    Either Sacramento or Reno /Sparks
     
  10. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

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    Might want to stop in carson city. Got a walmart lowes and home depot
     
  11. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    There is a rest area around truckee isn't there? They had a sign up last time I stopped there saying 2 hour parking only but I took my 10 anyways.
     
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