The New FFE Driver Academey

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  1. Lspilot82

    Lspilot82 Light Load Member

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    Awesome, sounds like a good deal. How long is the classes? Do they bus you out there or fly you?
     
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  3. rednecktigger

    rednecktigger Light Load Member

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    Unfortunatly the bus ya. There are people that fly and get paid the cost of the bus ticket but I font know about it as I don't fly. Class starts at 7 am and go till4-5 pm
     
  4. Jellybeanz

    Jellybeanz Light Load Member

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    same here its not been all that bad I've learned somethings and its been great getting back out on the road again. I go to Upgrade tomorrow so I'll let everyone know first thing lol Sal will be road testing me.
     
  5. rednecktigger

    rednecktigger Light Load Member

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    Good luck jelly. Spat will be there in 2 days so u may get to see him.
     
  6. rxhorn

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    You still go to the school. You start on Thursday rather than Monday. They want you to learn thier way. Then you go out with a trainer for 6 weeks.
     
  7. rxhorn

    rxhorn Bobtail Member

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    Went to Lancaster yesterday, the "new" Volvos aren't new, although Ed still claims they are. There was a new International sitting there, the only other new trucks I saw were day cabs.

    Got my CDL . Finished orientation today, waiting on a trainer now. Won't have wifi unless my trainer has it and wants to share, not sure when I'll post again. Everyone stay safe.
    Good luck with your upgrade Jelly
     
  8. Swamprat

    Swamprat Bobtail Member

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    Congrats Sir..
     
  9. THE PLAYMAKER

    THE PLAYMAKER Medium Load Member

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    Note to self, the PLAYMAKER hates I repeat hates BOSTON!!!!! Had to blind side into traffic while student stopped traffic or at least tried to. The reciever in Boston was made for a 28 ft trailer not a 53ft. We made it work. Me and my student work well together. He is doing great, and keeping a good attitude (sometimes). Remember for those going out with trainer, you are in a small space with another person for long periods of time. When you get a chance get some alone time. It helps me just to walk around the truck stop. But did I say I HATE BOSTON!!!!!!
     
  10. rxhorn

    rxhorn Bobtail Member

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    Swamprat
    When are you starting the academy? Mike is still waiting too.
     
  11. Swamprat

    Swamprat Bobtail Member

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    Called them a few weeks ago after you guys got started. They said they were not hiring out of Florida. So I started looking around at other companies. Finally filled out an App for FFE yesterday and a recruiter called me back within the hour, however I missed the call. I called back left a message and email. Will try again today..If I'm going to commit to this 110% it has to be soon as this is my slow season for business and a good time to get it done.

    Hope you both get out of there within the next few days. Try and keep us updated as to how you're doing out there.
     
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