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Typical driving tests ?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by calmar_1955, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. Jul 17, 2007 #1
    calmar_1955

    calmar_1955 Light Load Member

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    My wife and I are set to begin with a truckload expedited freight company next week.

    What do the company's driving tests all entail? Do they have an ex-Marine with a clipboard and sharp pencil, flat-top hair cut and abs that make Chuck Norris look nerdy?

    I expect we'll need to pre-trip the truck, back-up to and hook-up a trailer, then drive 'around town' for a few miles, then back up at least once to a dock.

    What should we look out for?

    We haven't changed jobs driving for over 14 years, never had a driving skills test before. New experience for an ol' fat dog.

    Thank you in advance for your help.
     
    calmar_1955, Jul 17, 2007
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  3. Jul 17, 2007 #2
    Grayhare

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    You Covered the Basics , Just remember the Railroads Look up & down when Crossing, and at Intersections, They are wondering if your a Safe and Cautious Driver, and Do the Speed Limit....lol

    Good Luck
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2007 #3
    WiseOne

    WiseOne Inactive contact bullhaulerswife

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    Naw, most are simple as they NEED drivers bad. I remember Heartland Express' test when they would take 5 out in a truck to do a test and this one guy I wouldn't hire to drive my car, yet he made it, unreal. It was funny, he was making the truck hop up and down, couldn't back in, and on and on...I was SCARED in the truck with this guy. I wouldn't be worried even in the slightest bit...
     
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