When I'm really passionate about something, I tend to go at it full force. I figured that most people wouldn't want to incur the risk/liability, that's why I was wondering if it would be possible to do something like this over the weekend, in an empty lot or somewhere else where the risk of an incident would be a non issue. I was thinking that we could use those rubber cones to represent "real-world" obstacles/other cars, so that way if something does happen, the cones are disposable, and no physical damage done.
The hiring manager made it very clear that I WOULD be doing road tests, so I have to make sure I'm 100% fluent. Someone's job depends on my decision whether or not to move them along in the process. We've all had bosses that know dick about their jobs, or yours, and for me to say whether or not these drivers are qualified would be stupid when I have little/no road time. I want to be on a level playing field, or a step above the drivers I have to take on road tests. These trucking schools that I've talked to haven't really given me anything I couldn't have figured out on my own. It seems these recruiters (Sage, Progressive) have no road time. They just repeat what I've read on their website. I need real world experience, and I'm not going to invest, nor have the company invest in something that is not going to yield results.
Just trying to think of all my available options that are the most cost effective and efficient. No one wants to spend an exorbent amount of money if they don't have to.
Thanks for your reply. I'm hopeful to find someone that could show me the ropes. I totally understand your hesitation, and if anyone does decide to move forward with this, we'll talk at great length before I get behind the wheel of your truck. I want you to be 100% comfortable with me, and I want to be 100% comfortable with you.
Erick
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Originally Posted by JewelsnTools
It's understandable that you'd want to sort of "pre-qualify" yourself for the job. The problem is that many folks wouldn't be willing to incur either the risk or the expense of having an untrained person operate their rig. One mistake could get outrageously expensive, and since you didn't have ANY investment in it, you could just walk away--leaving them with the headache...not saying you would.
The training schools really are expensive, especially for such limited usage as you've mentioned (road testing), so I don't blame you for not wanting to go that route. Have you considered speaking with the company for whom you'd be working? Although company policy requires that all employees have a CDL, it's probably not that likely that you'll be pulled away to do any real road testing---since you wouldn't know what to look for! Maybe you could mention your desire to learn to the Hiring Manager--that person could possibly arrange for you to get some time in the yard? Your simple desire to learn shows that you have drive, and initiative--good things!
Either way, good luck with landing your new job. You seem sort of "amped" about it. That's cool to see!
Jewels