[robertt]

Hey steelhauler2007. Is there a way I can get ahold of you so I can ask a few questions? If you don't mind. I can't PM yet, Thanks.

[cruzncoyote]

Who did you have for an Orientation instructor? Was it Ed or Keith. Keith usually teaches the students.Since you got your job offer now the fun starts.Load securement,going to Ft.Smith for securement training there.Getting to meet Terry in Ft.Smith.Listen to everything Terry says.He is full of valuable information as are the instructors in Little Rock as well.The way you were treated during Orientation is the same way your fleet manager will treat you out on the road.Maverick is a first rate company.Been with them for a year.Haven't had second thoughts about working for them.

Steelhauler, thanks for that info about Terry in Fort Smith and about the fleet mangers carrying on with this great Maverick flatbed attitude that I have experienced so far.

Both Keith and Ed (and also Alan) have taught classes to us during orientation.

[mx302dad]

Hey Cruzn,

Who was your recruiter?

[cruzncoyote]

mx302dad Posted:

Hey Cruzn,

Who was your recruiter?

Monica was my recruiter.

[mx302dad]

Originally Posted by cruzncoyote

Monica was my recruiter.

Was she fairly knowledgable?

[cruzncoyote]

Here is some more training info:

October 19, 2007, Friday

The entire day was spent in the classroom going over diagrams of load securement and discussing them.

October 20, 2007, Saturday

Maverick moved us out of the dorm facility at the corporate headquarters to a near by motel called the Galloway and they do have wireless internet in the rooms (Wahoo!). It is very nice motel on par with any Holiday Inn I have ever stayed in. They had to make room for the new incoming orientation class. It was a day off from training today.

October 21, 2007, Sunday

We had a training day at Maverick in the “securement barn” and had to secure a mock up of an eye to the side, eye to the front, and eye to the sky coil. The instructor told us how much each coil would hypothetically weigh and we had to secure it with the proper amount of chains and straps. Later in the day after that was done we watched more videos on defensive driving, driving strategies, and driving pattern.

[steelhauler2007]

When are you scheduled to go to Ft.Smith for shiny bar training? Have been with Maverick for a year and have only hauled two loads of shiny bar. Hauled alot of grey bar to Laredo.You living in Dallas,you will get to go to Laredo alot.We haul alot of shingles out of Owens Corning in Dallas. Hope all goes well for you.

[robertt]

Hey steelhauler, did you get my message on the "Maverick questions" post?

[cruzncoyote]

mx302dad Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:11 pm Post subject:

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Hey Cruzn,

Who was your recruiter?

(reply)Monica was my recruiter.

Was she fairly knowledgable?

mx302dad

Monica was a sweetheart and bent over backwards to help me out. If she did not know something she would put me on hold and go find out the answer. I would highly recommend her to be your recruiter. You can tell her "cruzn" from Dallas sent you.
gl

[cruzncoyote]

steelhauler2007 Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:02 am Post subject:

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When are you scheduled to go to Ft.Smith for shiny bar training? Have been with Maverick for a year and have only hauled two loads of shiny bar. Hauled alot of grey bar to Laredo.You living in Dallas,you will get to go to Laredo alot.We haul alot of shingles out of Owens Corning in Dallas. Hope all goes well for you.

steelhauler2007

Our group should be heading over to Ft. Smith either Wednesday or Thursday this week. I am not exactly sure but I think we were told it would be for 2 days of actual hands on training helping drivers secure real steel loads.

Oh, and by the way, thanks for mentioning about the shingle loads out of Texas. At least I know I can get a few loads out of there and maybe a chance to get home when it happens.