YRC/Yellow Driving Academy

I will start this thread on my experience going through Yellow’s Driving Academy. I have a terminal manager meeting tomorrow. I’m planning on attending the Indianapolis Line Haul Academy.

About Me: I’m 36 years old, have six kids, and been a LPN (nurse) for 12+ years. I have been wanting a switch out of healthcare and driving a truck has been on the forefront of my mind. My wife and I have talked it over now for about a year and will consider Yellow as LTL type work seems more appealing to me than straight out OTR.

The recruiter did explain to me that linehaul drivers can and do have the possibility of being out a couple days a week or even being home every day. It depends on freight movements, terminals, weather, etc.

Looking forward to my next adventure!

 

Had interview with the terminal manager from Indy. He said it seems like I would be a good candidate and will email HR to continue the process!

He did say the Linehaul position would require some days away from home a week so he did want me to know the truth beforehand. He said he isn’t a recruiter and won’t sugar coat anything. I appreciated his honestly. The good news is my wife is supportive, I have older children that can help, and a support network in place as I first get started!

 

Their linehaul is being restructured under Yellow’s “One Yellow” initiative with a goal of reducing or eliminating layovers. That will probably make some drivers happy. More home time!

 

**Keeping myself accountable**

I have a DOT physical scheduled tomorrow at 10:30AM. I have studied a little bit from the CDL driver's manual from Indiana. Sadly, my well pump in my house acted up and haven't had any water for a few days. I've been replacing different parts (I was a Plumber's Apprentice for a short while so it is something I can do). The check valve seized and I couldn't figure out why the water wasn't going to the house even though I was getting water from the main! I would be studying more if it wasn't for this issue!