My Adventure: Sage Fort Pierce

Training pay is $80 a day for Rowland Transport. Depending on experience, you are with a trainer for six weeks right out of school.

 

Got up early today and left the house at around 530 and went down to my favorite Dunkin’ Donuts and saw my good friend. I arrived at Fort Pierce at around 7am and went to the Wawa and got myself some water and orange juice.

upon arrival met up with my instructor. I’m not going to say any names. I had two different instructors today. first drive session was focusing on learning how to shift and doing the straight line back.

Second, and was learning how to do offset and getting used to the automatic truck. I have a CDL with no restrictions. However, the instructors found it easier when I used an automatic. Also, I started on my 90° alley dock. I had a lot of fun and went to Publix and stocked up.

 

I already have a CDL but the vast majority of the companies want me to go through the whole 160 hour training program. I am leaning heavily towards Swift.

 

I have not touched a semi since 2010. Just like riding a bike again gotta get used to the pedals and ease yourself into it.

 

I’m going to go visit Swift’s facility in Ocalla once I get done with trucking school. I’m still considering Indian River at this point.

 

i’m going to give them a phone call on Thursday.