The story of my adventure

Wow...that's terrrrrrrific! I've never heard of a trainer doing anything to that magnitude! Good for you Celtic!

 

Now that is a trainer! That was an incredibly nice thing to do!

So have you taken the upgrade test yet? Should be getting your truck soon.

 

YAY! UPGRADE TIME!!

Have you been told whether they have a truck ready for you?

 

That's awesome man! Don't worry, if they don't have a truck for you in Conley they will get you to where ever there is one. Are you a smoker? Sometimes that makes the difference in a new or used truck. Also your interview during orientation effects which truck you will be issued. If for someone reason you get a truck that isn't the greatest, just hang in there because Central constantly turns their trucks over. They try to get rid of them early so that they can get more money for them when they sell them. I would say that most of Central's trucks are in very good condition though. Has your trainer taken you through the truck wash at one of the terminals?

 

Woo Hoo!! Congrats!! Excited for you

 

Right on! When you do your upgrade backing just relax. Back the way you think is comfortable for you. Make sure you get out and look at least once during your test. Also if you want extra points give the horn a toot before you begin backing! Good luck, you will be fine.

 

I can see how some guys could get impatient with a new guy backing. It's something they've been doing for quite some time and don't see what the problem is. Everyone was a rookie at one time in their career. Hell, sometimes I just "whip it in there" as you say and then there's the times when I'm doing more pull-ups than a marine in boot camp. No worries. Chompi gave some great advice.
Good luck to you and continued best wishes.

 

Hey Wolf. Watch what other drivers do in tight spots, then emulate the good ones. When you have some room in a lot try what they did. It worked for me.