Starting DeBoer Jan. 10th(Feedback Please)

Well the first day of orentation was cool. I met alot of nice people here at the terminal (drivers and office staff). Today it was mostly paper work and some safety videos. There is only one other lady in orientation with me. They provide us breakfast and lunch. I was told they do alot of paper loads and they used an example load of the paper plant in carllton,oh on the quallcom training today. They also are starting to use the e-logs too. Because I am a student driver I will go out with a trainer for 4 to 5 weeks before I get my own truck. Tomorrow will be the last day of orientation then I will wait on my trainer to arrive. I am very comfortable with the company and policies so far. I will keep everyone updated, I am kinda tired so imma get some rest. Thanks everyone and be safe out there.

 

Last day of orientation went well. We had a road test, watched more safety videos, and more paper work. I will find out more info about my trainer tomorrow morning. I did really well on my road test today, and whoever says deboer had bad equipment is WRONG! We drove a Volvo auto shift today and it rode great. I love driving it. I think im going to love deboer. I like it because they get to know you personally and not just as a truck number. Well thats all for today...ill get back with it tomorrow...

 

The road test was about an hour long. I drove with the 53 foot trailer which I connected (hooked). We did a pre trip, drove around the town, into the city, parked at a fuel station, drove back to the terminal, and did some backing manuvers, slide tandems, properly unhooked the trailer, and a post trip. It consists of alot of two lane roads and highways. Most of their company fleet are Volvo and a few Freightliners, mostly all auto shift, some 10 speed manuals.

 

Thanks my friend! I met my trainer today and he seem like a pretty cool guy. He says in the morning we will be heading to California. Im really excited because ive never been. Once ive made enough posts on here ill message you my phone number. I think you will like deboer, I have come across alot of happy drivers who has been here 5+ years. Its real cold here in Wisconsin so make sure u pack warm gear.

Hope to see you soon, be safe!

 

Well, first day with trainer went well. We are on our way to california. I am in missouri now, my hours are up for the night so we are parked. A little bored and lonely but ill get over it.