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jimbosterling · #1 01-23-2008, 02:36 AM

Well I just finished my second day at May Orientation. First day was Pee Pee and Phsyicals.

Day 2: Watched some driving technique videos and then to the good stuff. We took our Driving Test in the am after videos. We had to do an Alley Dock type backing maneuver and then we hit the road. I was up first, lucky Me, and had my first experience with a 13 speed tranny. We only used 10's in school. No biggie! The new tranmissions are so much better/easier than the old school ones were. Im not advocating it, but to answer all of my fellow newbies, no, I did not use the clutch. The truck was an 06 387 Pete and it shifted like a dream. I got snagged for not picking up my trailer in my mirrors fast enough. Other than that all went great! We followed up in the afternoon with a HazMat class and a little log book test. We also did a class on accident reporting. Im not sure when I will hit the road. May has a 3 Day Orientation. We are mostly waiting on Drug test results. I will have a Laptop with me when I hit the road though. I will try my best to keep up on here and answer all question.

I would like to respectfully ask that no one hijack this thread and I want ANYONE AND EVERYONE who has a question to ask it. I would also like to ask that NO ONE ridicule some one for asking said questions. I myself am new as will be many who respond on here. We just are very motivated and hungry for knowledge. I would like this to be a good forum for someone to gain that knowledge without felling like an idiot. We are in fact ignorant by its very definition( A Lack of Knowledge). The only cure for ignorance is education.

Thanx

Jimbo

jimbosterling · #2 01-23-2008, 10:42 PM

Day 3: Lots and Lots of paper work, but thats ok because it was all final paper work and issuing our Driver ID and our Log Books. We all passed our Drug Screen and Start hitting the road tomorrow. Unfortunatley I dont leave until Friday.

I would like to take this oppotunity to thank my Recruiter Opal. Everything has gone great and I had no suprises. Since I have now been through Orientation I will now blame all my problems on Dave in the Pensacola Terminal. If I do it wrong it is because he didnt teach me. Next up is my Trainer. If he only knew! :lol:

OPALDOVEL · #3 01-24-2008, 06:03 PM

:wink: CONGRATULATION HANK! YOU WHERE JUST HIRED IN THE SYSTEM. YOU ARE NOW A OFFICIAL MAY DRIVER!! WELCOME TO THE TEAM. I HAVE A FEELING ABOUT YOU. I THINK YOU ARE GOING TO BE A GREAT SUCCESS STORY. REMEMBER THAT COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING YOU HAVE MY NUMBER. I WILL BE WATCHING FOR YOUR POSTS! BE SAFE AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!

OPAL RA' VAE DOVEL
DRIVER RECRUITER
800-547-9169 X 3214
503-390-8836 FAX
[email protected]

jimbosterling · #4 01-25-2008, 12:37 AM

Day 4: Well I got another lesson I think will be very helpful in my Driving Career, be fluid because things will change at any moment. Notice I said will and not can! I was leaving 3 different time with 2 different people. As it stands Im on standby to standby, but as a May Driver in Training I am being paid to love on my Kids and Wife. I should be heading out Saturday or Sunday.

I see everyone checking out the thread. Please drop me a note and tell me what you think.

Trucker4Life · #5 01-25-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by OPALDOVEL

:wink: CONGRATULATION HANK! YOU WHERE JUST HIRED IN THE SYSTEM. YOU ARE NOW A OFFICIAL MAY DRIVER!! WELCOME TO THE TEAM. I HAVE A FEELING ABOUT YOU. I THINK YOU ARE GOING TO BE A GREAT SUCCESS STORY. REMEMBER THAT COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING YOU HAVE MY NUMBER. I WILL BE WATCHING FOR YOUR POSTS! BE SAFE AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!

OPAL RA' VAE DOVEL
DRIVER RECRUITER
800-547-9169 X 3214
503-390-8836 FAX
[email protected]

ALL CAPS INDICATES YELLING ONLINE. We prefer civil conversations here. Thanks

retiredmb · #6 01-25-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbosterling

Day 4: Well I got another lesson I think will be very helpful in my Driving Career, be fluid because things will change at any moment. Notice I said will and not can! I was leaving 3 different time with 2 different people. As it stands Im on standby to standby, but as a May Driver in Training I am being paid to love on my Kids and Wife. I should be heading out Saturday or Sunday.

I see everyone checking out the thread. Please drop me a note and tell me what you think.

How long have you been driving and how long will you be out with the Trainer?

I have been looking at May and will be interested to see everything you have to say.

jimbosterling · #7 01-25-2008, 05:03 PM

Im 46 and doing the Midlife Career change thing. I just graduated from school and have zero experience. One of the best things about May is there is no set time with a Trainer. It is all about your skills. It also doesnt hurt that you get paid $500/wk for training.

Karnajj · #8 01-25-2008, 08:31 PM

Your recruiters name is a joke right? I mean really, I can barely pronounce it!

jimbosterling · #9 01-25-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Karnajj

Your recruiters name is a joke right? I mean really, I can barely pronounce it!

So the purpose of you slamming her name was what? I didnt get it!

OPALDOVEL · #10 01-25-2008, 11:01 PM

Sorry about the caps gentle men. I use caps all day at work. My name is Opal and If you can't pronounce that then sorry. Anyway, Hank I hope you get a trainer soon. I talked to Ray to day what a nice guy. He is on the trainers truck and ready to go. Stay in touch, if you need anything remember to call me and I will help you as much as I can or get you the answers that you need.

Opal