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Seahawk
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
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Location: Guntersville, Alabama
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| Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:27 pm Post subject: Training at TMC |
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| What are some items that will make training with TMC a little more comfortable. Is there anything I will need that isn't the "norm"? |
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NC_TRUCKER
Joined: 03 Mar 2006
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Location: North "By God" Carolina
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: Training at TMC |
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[quote="Seahawk"]What are some items that will make training with TMC a little more comfortable. Is there anything I will need that isn't the "norm"?[/quote]
Pay attention, take notes in class, you will need to hear, understand everything.
Good Luck! |
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rkeck
Joined: 26 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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What does TMC provide in the way of incidental "securement tools"?
i.e. what about 'crow-bars', nail pullers, big hammers/nails, winch bars, ladders, etc. Of course I'd have the basic tools but was wondering about the flatbed specialty ones.
Thanks |
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Sealord
Joined: 20 Jun 2005
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Location: Florida
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject: Tools |
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| "'crow-bars', driver provide, nail pullers, driver provide, big hammers(think framing hammer)/nails(spikes), driver provide, big pushbroom, driver provide, winch bars (ratchets, 2 & 4"; 2 & 4" straps) chains, bungees, loadbinders - company provide), ladders, driver provide (4' & 10'), etc." BOL |
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GoldiesPlating
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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Location: New York City USA
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="rkeck"]What does TMC provide in the way of incidental "securement tools"?
i.e. what about 'crow-bars', nail pullers, big hammers/nails, winch bars, ladders, etc. Of course I'd have the basic tools but was wondering about the flatbed specialty ones.
Thanks[/quote]
I work at TMC and don't have or need a crow bar, hammer, nails, ladder. Though it never HURTS to have some basic tools: vise grips, knife, pliars, hammer, multi tool (Leatherman), duct tape, tire thumper (head thumper). |
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rkeck
Joined: 26 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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I work at TMC and don't have or need a crow bar, hammer, nails, ladder. Though it never HURTS to have some basic tools: vise grips, knife, pliars, hammer, multi tool (Leatherman), duct tape, tire thumper (head thumper)
It's been 20 years since I flatbedded and I remember many times having to nail in my own stuff (coils, reels, and wire), pull my own stuff, etc. Shippers must be doing more than they used to, or I was always at the wrong shippers and receivers. Thanks. |
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GoldiesPlating
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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Location: New York City USA
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="rkeck"] Quote:
I work at TMC and don't have or need a crow bar, hammer, nails, ladder. Though it never HURTS to have some basic tools: vise grips, knife, pliars, hammer, multi tool (Leatherman), duct tape, tire thumper (head thumper)
It's been 20 years since I flatbedded and I remember many times having to nail in my own stuff (coils, reels, and wire), pull my own stuff, etc. Shippers must be doing more than they used to, or I was always at the wrong shippers and receivers. Thanks.[/quote]
We use pre-made steel coil racks and anything that requires nailing or building at certain shippers, THEIR personnel cut and nail the securement devices together for me (for example at a coiled wire shipper with those BIG coils of electrical wire). I guess us flatbedders have it easy now days! |
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Pappa Jake
Joined: 08 Sep 2006
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Location: NJ - Shore Area
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| Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Fred,
I'm Pappa Jake from Jersey. Graduating from school next week & got a pre-hire from TMC. I am new to this site & a newbie behind the wheel, you have a terrific web-site and find your posts great. Just a shout out to say "thanks". |
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GoldiesPlating
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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Location: New York City USA
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| Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Hey Pappa! Hello back atcha' !!! Glad you like my site and good luck getting started! |
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GoldiesPlating
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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Location: New York City USA
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| Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Tell the recruiters at TMC I said "Hello"! |
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classicxl
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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Location: Rosemount MN
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| Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree i enjoyed the site. Nice truck pics and informative. |
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Pappa Jake
Joined: 08 Sep 2006
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Location: NJ - Shore Area
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| Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject: Training@TMC |
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Fred,
Do you have any suggestions on what to bring with you to orientation & then road training?
I see you're a NYC guy. I grew up in Coney Island 'til I was 18.
Miss the Cyclone & Nathan's.
Do you know any trainers in our area (NY/NJ) |
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richey94
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
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Location: Western PA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:17 am Post subject: |
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They will give you a list of things to bring to orientation. Here is a list that they emailed Jeff.
Driver?s license AND social security card
There are NO cash advances Money, $10-$15 per day for general living
You will need a voided check
Work clothes/blue jeans (no sweatpants/shorts/tanktops/muscle shirts, etc) clothes cannot be tattered/torn
Work boots only, NO tennis shoes or sandles
Birthdates AND social security numbers of family members for the health insurance
Must have a valid class A CDL from YOUR state residence prior to orientation
Sleeping bag/blanket and sheet/bedding and pillow
Rand-McNally, or similar, trucker?s atlas
No long hair, or ponytails/?rat-tails?, regardless of length
Part of yard training is outside, bring warm clothes for winter months
Calculator
No earrings, including body piercing and tongue studs
I would add to that...if you have a cell phone then bring a charger, Jeff bought a log book holder during training, Sun glasses, rain gear and a long sleeve shirt for certain places that require them. |
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Pappa Jake
Joined: 08 Sep 2006
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Location: NJ - Shore Area
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Brandy,
You're awesome, thanks for the info |
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richey94
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
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Location: Western PA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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| No problem. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. (PS Stay OFF the grass and do NOT be late during orientation!!!) |
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