Sent home from Schneider orientation...no experience.

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  1. imataloss

    imataloss Bobtail Member

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    Good morning, everyone!
    I am at a loss right now and desperately need your guidance.
    I moved from Japan to VA (Hampton Road area) 18 months ago and still working on my English so sorry if my language is incorrect.
    So, I got my CDL A last month. Got a job offer from Schneider. Everything seemed fine until I was sent home in the middle of the second week at Schneider orientation.
    My problem was that I made stupid mistakes on the road - I entered too deep in the intersection when making turn and had to back up. Changed lanes in the intersection. Missed road signs...
    I understand this does not sound good... especially if it is marked as "termination" for safety concerns...(I am not sure yet, trying to find it out)
    Does one termination with no experience mean all my hopes in this career shattered already?
    Is there any way I can still make it right?
    What I plan to do right now are 1) APPLY APPLY APPLY 2) get a non-CDL driving job and get better in driving
    Any advice or company recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you

    -Swift turned me away because of my bad English :( said like you need an English test you can't pass.
    -Roehl does not hire from my area.
    -TMC has 100lbs lift test which I cannot do.
    - Warner / Stevens / Western Express - applied and pending

    EDIT: nothing went on my DAC report.
     
    Last edited: Jun 29, 2024
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  3. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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  4. Tropsnart

    Tropsnart Road Train Member

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    How long is orientation nowadays? Middle of the second week sounds like training. You were terminated? I'm sure it happens more often than you know. The good news is that there are numerous terrible companies to work for in trucking.
     
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  5. imataloss

    imataloss Bobtail Member

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    Orientation is 3 weeks for inexperienced drivers at Schnider.
    I was hoping it was not "termination" because it could make me disqualify for other companies.
    Yes, I do not really care if the company is good or bad. I am just so desperate to start a career in the trucking.
     
  6. snowmantrucking101

    snowmantrucking101 Heavy Load Member

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    Those mistakes you made should have been covered in whatever school you went to on "what not to do" first and foremost.

    You're making me wonder....how'd you pass the skills test?
     
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  7. imataloss

    imataloss Bobtail Member

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    Yes, I really regret that happened... I was very nervous.
    The road test was ok because it was the same route I drove over and over during the school.
    It worked different for me with completely new road, completely new truck...
     
  8. snowmantrucking101

    snowmantrucking101 Heavy Load Member

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    I hear ya man. Not trying to bash you but you've got to GET your nerves and anxiety under control. You don't...this is not for you.

    Just saying, there are 100's of newbies fighting for training companies currently because of the freight, economy, etc.

    You might be able to find local and work on your "skills" in the meantime.
     
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  9. imataloss

    imataloss Bobtail Member

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    Thank you for your opinion, yes, I see this is not a favorable situation for me at all...
    About local jobs, will there be a chance for me? I heard that generally fresh out of school OTR jobs are easier to get, most of local jobs require 1-2 years of experience.
    Well, I cannot just sit and stay at home. I started to sending applications to local companies for positions that are non-CDL or CDL B
     
  10. snowmantrucking101

    snowmantrucking101 Heavy Load Member

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    Local food delivert trucks offer training like Sysco, etc.

    Concrete trucks, dump trucks outfits, etc....

    Look on Indeed.com for local CDL entry level delivery/driver. They're out there.
     
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  11. imataloss

    imataloss Bobtail Member

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    This is a great advice, thank you so much!
    Sysco happens to be close from my place.
    I sent some applications for dump trucks too! Looking at Indeed now.
     
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