Should I take the job?

How are you doing? Went in today to finish paperwork and start on Monday.
Nervous and scared all at the same time. Hope its the last new job I have.

 

Driver apprentice here almost a city driver Aka glorified dock worker

The first few weeks is training on the computer. Hazmat videos/slides and plenty of stuff about safety they are big on that. Depends on your start time you might be able to drive the truck very soon or it might take a while. Most new guys like me at my terminal start at midnight and work on the dock for a while before we can drive anywhere. New guys start with taking container to the rail yard and come back or drive a set(doubles) to another terminal. My place is very busy now, everyday is 10 or 12 hours with volunteer overtime on Saturday.

People are very friendly and willing to help, so don't be afraid to ask questions. Majority of drivers in my terminal have been here for a long time.

 

I will be doing the midnight start. A whole new beginning for me. Dock work ; thats ok for now as I hope to loose some weight!!

 

Thanks. Midnight start here too. I totally understand paying my dues. Well done for your first week solo.

 

Are your hours consistent?
From what I heard, I am the only driver apprentice starting this week. A few part timer dock workers.
Awesome that it is going well.

 

You will have to complete Driver development course.
1st week is in the yard Backing, blind side, offset and sight side backing
2nd week is basic week driving in the city with a pup and 48 ft. Van
3rd week is advanced week driving with doubles and backing van to the dock. You need to do drop and hook with doubles in no more than 30 minutes in order to move on to coaching week.