[Kali06]

wondering what they do at orentions heading to crst in fontana soon they told me will take week their and after that i hit the pavement with a trainer

[DaWolffe]

Not exactly sure what they do at CRST...

but it generally goes like this..

Physical, paperwork, Safety Videos, Meet & Greets, get comdata or whatever card, test out on a truck, get load and get out..

[classicxl]

you might have to do the smith system what a joy that is

[GMAN]

You will take a drug test the first day. One reason orientation takes so long is to get the results of your drug test back. That doesn't mean that what they discuss doesn't have value, but they won't put someone in a truck, regardless of experience, until they pass the drug test. To keep you from being bored, they fill the time with videos, lectures and answering questions. You will learn who to speak with concerning pay, dispatch, safety, etc., You will also need to be prepared to account for the previous 10 years work history. If you haven't worked that long, then they will help you with that. The Feds require that they gather a 10 year work history from all drivers. This is pretty much what happens at most of the larger carrier's during orientation.

[Splitter]

The 5 keys? Your not kidding, what a joy!

[classicxl]

it is a helpful system if you have never driven before but after the third time or so of hearing and doing it is kind of maddening

[rigidsporty]

I took the Smith System and I still remember the 5 keys. Lets see... they were the ignition, door, side box, glove box, and trailer padlock keys. :lol:

[Blacksheep]

They make you run laps, wait that might be gym, never mind. :lol:

[classicxl]

took a driving test ate lunch listen to way to many company policies

[rigidsporty]

What do they do at orenitations?

Like classicxl said... they bore the sh*t out of you. :P

If you want to know what the real 5 keys in the Smith System are, here's the link... http://smith-system.com/