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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Shyne_E_Star, Jun 27, 2013.
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Actually next I have to drive to RDTC in Marshfield WI to begin phase I which is 3 weeks of driving and classwork. 150 in truck and 10 in class I think. Then to Phase II 8-13 days with a trainer OTR. After that I get my CDL in WI and begin phase III which is me alone driving OTR for @12 weeks to get my experience up before they put me in my 7/7 reefer fleet out of Ohio.
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What kind of driving do you do now and how many miles are you getting? What is your 1 year goal and your 5 year goal if you have them?
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Does anyone use a hands free headset? If so what kind do you use? Here is one I was told to try out. What do you think? http://www.bigriggifts.com/cgi-bin/...ion=viewprod&id=1325200225&session=1372893009
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Also does anyone use a GPS? Did you have to purchase your own or does your company provide one for you? http://www.bigriggifts.com/cgi-bin/acart/apple-search.pl?&action=viewprod&id=1347217086
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Here it is some more very helpful info for new female drivers check this out
There's a Women Truckers Network blog radio with shows every other Tuesday. Folks can either listen online or use the call in number to listen to the show. If you want to ask questions during the show you just press 1 & it lets us know you want to say something. Here is the link http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womentruckersnetwork
And Real Woment in Truking - Women truckers network "Ladies Call" every Wednesday evening (TONIGHT) at 20:00 east time topic tonight will be WWT (Walking Women Truckers).
Number to call is 805-399-1000 access code 560199# It is FREE
The conference calls (on the phone) on Wednesday evening & Sunday afternoon. The Sunday call is co-ed (both male & female drivers invited).
Dial 805 399 1000 access code 560199# Free to call
I hope you can join sometime. It's very informative and quite helpful. Being a new female driver in this male dominated industry can be difficult sometimes. I wish you all the best.Be safe out there and enjoy the road.
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thank you rocks!!!!!!!
i already participate in blog talk radio, but not to trucking, its called the canvas show to where i participate, and there is a lot of communication.....i will be checking this out...thank u for the best wishes
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@Mr Boles.......I didnt know that putting "student" meant that u actually are going through the training process...i labeled myself student because i went to trucking school in sept. of 2012 here in california and gained my class a....so i already have my cdl, i just needed to get hired
So when I go to fontana for orientation, i will be attending class then otr training.
As far as headsets, yes, truckers have told me to make sure i get one because i do not want to get caught using the phone. and GPS, i guess u could get one when u get ur own truck....possibly, ur trainer will have one, but i have been told not to 100% rely on them, to use a map as well.
And right now, my plan is to learn everything i can, i want to focus on absorbing everything to set me up for success. My goal is to work for cre for as much time as i can before all the negative issues hit me. well, not like i wont run into BS, but i need good skills. then possibly getting into a local company, or west coast region route....maybe hauling products for starbucks, or fedex...these 2 companies, i know ppl who can get me in, but i need otr experience. so for right now, this is what i have in mind, but i am open to other options, i will see when the time comeswhat are ur goals?
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