[nrvsreck]

At TMC, I just had to lumber tarp on my shoulder and carry it up a ladder to the top of an 8' load. Not that big of a deal, and I ain't no big dude either. You'll do fine! 8)

[dollarshort]

Big Dave:

Don't give up your local job! You will regret it. :x

But if you still want to try it TMC and Maverick are pretty much the same. I worked for TMC so I can talk for them. Either way, they are both good choices. Just remember...chrome doesn't put more $$$$ in your bank account. :wink:

[BobMack]

Originally Posted by stevedb28

If you dont get home on the weekend they pay you for 800 miles if you get 800 or not. Even if you are doing a reset, you get that pay. Also while you are out for your 6 wks with a trainer, and they cant get you home because the trainer lives too far, they pay for your motel, and if I remember right, they give you an exra 200.00 dollars. If you look up for posts by pronghornracer, she has very in depth info on what the lifting and climbing tests involve. She couldnt lift the weight required and got sent home. I get to find out first hand next week and since I weigh 135lbs itll be interesting. Mind over matter, if you dont mind it dont matter huah!!

Steve, keep us posted on how it went on the fitness test you take next week, or send me a PM. If you remember my post, I'm the one with the bad arm. That somewhat has me concerned. I'm probably worrying over nothing. Anyway, I plan on applying with Maverick next spring. We get a killer Christmas bonus at where I work and it's too close to give that up. And I have some personal matters to take care of so it will be spring time before I'm ready. BOL!

[stevedb28]

ok bobmack ill let you know

[mudflap276]

dont forget that at TMC you will spend some time in the truck wash each week and when you come to des moines they will probably find someway to take points away. :cry:

[BIGDave]

What do you mean by taking points away?

[nrvsreck]

If your truck isn't immaculate inside and out. If your tarps aren't stowed away in the sideboxes. If your bundles of bungees are visible. If your load isn't secured properly or the tarp job has a wrinkle in it. If you're missing a lug nut cover. They'll find a reason to take away a certification point or two. :roll: