Watkins shepard

The tools could also be sent to Missoula in a box by UPS or FEDEX so they would get there by the time you arrived.

I think that trucking companies send a person to training by bus to get you used to long road travel as well as saving on the price of an airplane ticket. It would be a long grind from Sacramento to Missoula by bus.

 

Yes you can ship the tools in your checked bags when you fly. I have done that before when I flew to Ohio to get the RV. Didn't want to make that trip west without a few tools on hand.

My wife asked me how far of a drive it was from here in Vancouver to Missoula. I looked it up and yahoo said about an 8 hour drive. Now she wants us to drive there so she can look in on some friends there that we haven't seen in years. Looks like we'll be making the trip in more comfort as long as W/S hasn't purchased my bus ticket yet. I emailed to ask but won't hear back until Monday.

Oh I went and took my CDL Permit test today and passed. All set to go now!

Jeff

 

Congrats on getting the permit Raak! Did they tell you that we would have to take the test again for Montana's permit

Oy vay, I hated taking that test and we have to do it again.

For the tools thing, I think I'll wait till I get there and buy what I need at Sears or something, I don't feel like toting those tools around with me.

Don't worry Sal, I'll try to keep you updated and let you know what it is like there. I'm thinking of doing a blog for my friends and if it works out I'll let you know.

Cheers everyone, enjoy the last of your weekend. Or in my case, my last weekend here.

Johnny

 

I am jelous, All these guys are going to beat us to the snow.
Hi! I am new here and have been digging for more W/S information also and if all goes well I will be in the Nov 26th class as well. Got my new work boots yesterday and have to look for warm shirts. This is going to be like going back to Thule Greenland again. But I think the best training around as far as location goes. Clean Fresh Air

I have been looking at companys for months and almost started with couple but backed out because of bad press on the forums and change of policy right before I was to go. Bait and Switch I think.

43 Days and Counting
Arkie

 

When I went for the DOT physical/drug test, they also administered an agility test on the part of W/S. Basically it was repetitions of exercises that simulated potential job tasks. You go up and down a high step like climbing into a truck. Test your grip strength. Push and pull a weight (75lbs.?) around on the floor (pallet jack). Lift weight up to shoulder level (60 lbs?). Bend every which way. Couple other things and a five minute walk on a treadmill. It was nothing strenuous, just remember to use good lifting technique and keep breathing.

Also there is apparently some kind of post offer interview. I haven't done that part yet, but they left a message with me on Friday saying they would call back about that today. Jeff? You've had that I'm sure. What's this about?

Jon

 

I went to the schneider web site and downloded their stress test PDF file and now I will be practicing it. I would leave the link here but I think that is against the rules on this board.

Maybe I will shoot off a email to Bonnie and ask her.


Arkie