Oreintation for Central Refrigerated 12/31/12 info appreciated

What was the name of the school?
Myself, I went to C-1. Got PRE-HIRE offers from Snyder, us eXPRESS. Before going to C-1.


I did get the offer to go to Centeral refigerated. But the minute they started to use "soft judo" on me. To get me to commite to a certain start date, I backed down. Think I might be starting out on a dedicated Walmart acount. Then after I get my experience in 6 months? Might mvoe on to somthing better.

 

Its pretty standard. You will go on a short road trip then do a series of manuevers in the yard including a backing test. They like to see you blow the horn before backing, put your flashers on and get out and look at least once whether you need to or not. You will also have a wellness exam during orientation to just give you heads up!

Good luck man...

 

I think FFE gave you the old "fake standards" routine.
They have enough drivers and act like they did somthing to you, (putting the fear of god in other drivers) for not completting the tranining.

 

Yes, same with my skills test at KLLM. Honk the city horn, and even if you don't need it, get out, walk to the back of the trailer and look, then finish. Don't forget the flashers.

Take your time on the road test. Speed is not your friend.

Mikeeee

 

Actually I am really surprised that they hired you after waiting so long after completing school. Most companies would have made you take a refresher course. Why did you wait so long? Its only to your benefit to attend orientation as soon as possible after graduating so that your newly learned skills are still fresh in your mind.

 

I start orientation with Central R... on Monday!! I have a CDL, but no experience. I am seeking info about the road test. I am nervous I won't pass since my driving school only taught me enough to pass the DMV test, so I only got to drive on specific route the whole time I was training and in Texas I only I to know how to straight back and parrellel park. And also the truck was automatic and the trailer was only a 30 ft.

 

i guess things changed at swift. they usually hire people with manual school experience. but its easy road test. too easy they know your new. and you do a backing test. you get 15 min. GOAL you gotta

 

Hey thanks. I do have some experience with a 10 speed, but my double clutching is not the best.