Walmart here I come!

Don't feel too bad. There are many current drivers that did not pass the first time. There are some that don't on the second try. It is not because you are a bad driver. For most, it has to do with nerves. Please don't beat yourself up. You will get it next time.

 

Appreciate the comments. After I passed the PTI and backing, I thought I had it wrapped up, but I talked too much while I was driving. After bragging about how smooth the transmission was and how easy it was to shift, about 3/4 way through the road test, I started doing stupid things like elevating the RPMs too high during shifting. I had to engage the clutch a couple times. I talked way too much when I should have been 100% focused on the test. I was actually a lot more nervous during the PTI.

 

I was nervous the first time, almost shaking walking out to the truck. I don't know why and never did that before. Some of the guys I work with here are good drivers and didn't make the cut the first time. Barrett will do well in a year if this is what he still wants.

 

The driver before me struck a trailer during backing.

 

Barrett, I appreciate your comments. I too will be going through the process soon. You will nail it your next go around.

 

Seems to be a lot of that happening on the backing portion lately. I have no comments about it. All I can do is just shack my head.

 

I can't believe Mike let them get that close , without blowing that whistle.

 

More of this will happen if they continue to lower the standards to get hired. Shame. Hope we don't start to be seen as a crappy outfit like so many others...

 

Probably not related but I thought it was kinda weird information tv in break room is rolling slide show on how to do a proper pre-trip, breaking down step by step, and what to check for.....