Well it's official...

TD, I agree completely about the lights. So far, from what I have read in other posts, the trainers at Crowder are very helpful. I am excited to get down there and get going. You are lucky that you have six months experience under your belt.

 

I am a student grad also. I graduated March 17th. Looking forward to getting there. Is the bus ride really that bad? Hope not, I am coming from Michigan. Anything you would like to share about your experience would be appreciated. How many people are in your orientation class? How much time is spent in a truck at Crowder? Have you learned anything you weren't taught in school? Thanks.

 

Good luck to everyone pursueing trucking with Con-way Truckload! So far, everything has been as advertised. Be prepared to use a 13-speed at boot camp.

 

How long have you been with them? Where is/was your orientation...Joplin? Is a 13 spd hard to get used to? What did you use at your school?

 

What do you mean by be prepared to use a 13 speed? I know they have them but this sounds a bit harsh!!. Thanks. TD24

 

I had a 13-speed in a Volvo I drove for a while. Nothing to it actually and I found it to be a pretty good transmission. You can go to youtube and see some in action if I remember correctly.

 

Thanks GEARS< I will look that up. TD24

 

Concerning the 13 speed, the high range gears can be split. We're pulling an empty box so we've just been shifting it as a 9 speed. Which is just the standard H pattern unless you need to use low which is bottom left. Some folks only get trained on a 10 speed so it will be an adjustment for them. I was lucky. I got some time in on 9 speeds and a 13 speed at my school so I was familiar with it. Not trying to scare anyone just giving a heads-up.