Ryder orientation question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Misfittrucker, May 26, 2018.

  1. Misfittrucker

    Misfittrucker Bobtail Member

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    Does anyone know what Ryder does for orientation? Do they have you ride with a trainer even if you have experience? I talked to JB hunt they wanted me to take a greyhound to there orientation and then sit there for 2 days at 10 bucks an hour(passed on that).
     
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    Justrucking2 Road Train Member

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    Only democrats travel on Greyhound, I prefer to fly. Your question, I worked at Ryder in the early 90's, they threw me in a truck after I passed the drug test. The road test was to see if I could drop and hook a trailer, never left the yard. I work with many Ryder drivers, I would say not much has changed.
     
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    I did three weeks with Ryder, they said here is your truck, here is your customer, see you when you get back.
     
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