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New Career at McElroy

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Blue_Knight, Mar 14, 2012.

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  1. Mar 16, 2012 #11
    Jackofalltrades1977

    Jackofalltrades1977 Light Load Member

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    I REALLY wanted to drive for them but I can't do flatbed due to current physical limitations. Best of luck and keep us posted- be safe!
     
    Jackofalltrades1977, Mar 16, 2012
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  3. Mar 16, 2012 #12
    rubberducky68

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    I am impressed. One of a few companies that actually post their health benefits and cost for employees. And a major carrier to boot!

    They hire from the school I am going to as well. I might check into them. Best wishes for your success there.
     
    rubberducky68, Mar 16, 2012
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  4. Mar 16, 2012 #13
    Jackofalltrades1977

    Jackofalltrades1977 Light Load Member

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    Where in NC are you from BK?
     
    Jackofalltrades1977, Mar 16, 2012
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  5. Mar 20, 2012 #14
    Blue_Knight

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    The first two days this week have been pretty busy. We were in class Monday morning learning trip planning and on the yard backing all afternoon. Today was more classroom followed by more backing. Tomorrow is a 26 mile road test.
     
    Blue_Knight, Mar 20, 2012
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  7. Mar 21, 2012 #15
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    I am from Eden and currently reside is Stoneville. Both are in Rockingham County.
     
    Blue_Knight, Mar 21, 2012
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  8. Mar 21, 2012 #16
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    Today was exciting. We all had to take a driving test. I was the last to go and while I was driving an outside front trailer tire blew out. It sounded like a shotgun went off behind my head. I did pass the test though.
     
    Blue_Knight, Mar 21, 2012
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  9. Mar 21, 2012 #17
    Jackofalltrades1977

    Jackofalltrades1977 Light Load Member

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    Good deal. I'm in Salisbury but grew up in Concord; been threw Rockingham Co a few times.
     
    Jackofalltrades1977, Mar 21, 2012
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  10. Mar 23, 2012 #18
    aw82797

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    My husband is looking into mcelroy too, for the physical agility test how much do they make you lift? How are you supposed to lift it? Can you give me some details, my husband would like to experiment at home :). I heard somewhere that you will be sent home during orientation if your shifting skills are slightly lacking is that true? Or is it just if you fail the driving test?
     
    aw82797, Mar 23, 2012
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  11. Mar 25, 2012 #19
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    The physical agility test wasn't too bad. You have to lift a 100lb tarp chest high one time.

    As far as shifting nobody got sent home from my class. We all scraped some gears. They don't expect you to be perfect.

    Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk
     
    Blue_Knight, Mar 25, 2012
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  12. Mar 25, 2012 #20
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    Well I'm sitting waiting at the truck for my trainer to arrive and start my four weeks of training.

    Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk
     
    Blue_Knight, Mar 25, 2012
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