Pretrip during orientation

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Voltrucker, Jan 22, 2013.

  1. Voltrucker

    Voltrucker Medium Load Member

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    Will I have to do the pretrip like they do in school or just the basic stuff?
     
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  3. dawg15318

    dawg15318 Light Load Member

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    I dont understand your ?
     
  4. Saddletramp1200

    Saddletramp1200 Road Train Member

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    Pre trips are for girls, don't worry about it, You will be DEAD in NO TIME. Pre Trip saves lives! DO IT!
     
  5. dawg15318

    dawg15318 Light Load Member

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    lol this made my day
     
  6. Voltrucker

    Voltrucker Medium Load Member

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    Some companies want to see if you can do a PreTrip properly. Will I have to do it thoroughly like they show you in driving school or just the basics?
     
  7. dawg15318

    dawg15318 Light Load Member

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    I would assume depending on the company just the basics but that would be a ? for the recruiter. What companies are you looking at?
     
  8. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    If you know the pre-trip, what does it matter?
    If you are asked to do it, then just do it.

    Some people can be so silly.

    Or are you one that just figured that once you did it in school you would never have to do it again?
     
  9. MadMax77

    MadMax77 Bobtail Member

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    ummmmm. you do pretrip for a reason.
     
  10. pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

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    ive never been allowed to do a full pretrip during an orientation. they usually want to see that you have some knowledge of it and then want to quickly move on to the next part. guess it would depend on the company. my experience? just the basics...if that.
     
  11. mattbh23

    mattbh23 Heavy Load Member

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    My company, in training my trainer reviewed it with me, I get to orientation didn't have to do it. I will tell you this, it is good to familiarize yourself with that pre-trip though because this will help you know the parts of the truck, so when you call road service you'll know the parts in detail or the function of the part.
     
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