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Prof's Info
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Location:
Sammamish, WA -
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In CDL School -
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3 years ago
Prof's Bio
I was the kid who was always eager to see what was around the next corner, what was on the other side of the mountain, and was the kid, who, at the age of 2, a neighbor found riding his tricycle along a highway, heading off on an adventure. I was the kid in school who always asked "why?", often to the frustration of my teachers.
This approach has been with me all my life. I am passionate about taking on new projects that challenge me, and I love to work in cross-cultural environments to learn about those cultures. In doing so, I also learn about myself. I still love to travel - although I have ditched the tricycle.
I still ask "why?" to gain a deep understanding of the problem and work hard to find the best solution or new approach. I would say that learning is my passion.
My career demonstrates my sense of adventure. After attending UBC, where I obtained a B.Sc. (Agr), I have worked studying heavy metal pollution of soils in Germany, in the agriculture sector, in land management, mining taxation, mineral policy, attracting investment in Asian markets, mineral exploration and management of a mine/mill facility. I have working both in government and the private sector, as an employee and as a private contractor. I have travelled in North America, Asia and Europe - and I'm only just getting started!
I have tackled a wide variety of roles through my career and have loved the variety of challenges unique to each one. I am in the process of making a huge career change and getting into the trucking industry.
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Posted: 2 years, 11 months ago
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Just keep up the good work. Don't get discouraged in school. If you have a recruiter, keep in touch with them via email.
Good luck.
Quick update - The goal of working for CFI dissipated pretty quickly. Just had a call from a recruiter in follow up to my application. It seems my trucking school is not on the approved list for CFI, even though it is for Schneider, Werner, Swift, etc. The recruiter said I would need 3 months driving experience before CFI would consider me, which is completely understandable given the profusion of trucking schools out there. However, I'm a bit old school in that I believe I owe my very best efforts, a positive attitude and loyalty to any company I work for. Therefore, I am not prone to jumping ship and have been around this world (literally) enough to know that "the grass is always greener" is usually just an optical illusion ;-). Thanks, Big Scott, for your kind words and encouragement. Hope we cross paths on the road one day!
Posted: 2 years, 12 months ago
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Was at the Joplin Terminal yesterday and found out our orientation is now two days, two times per week.
We are slowly starting to do upgrades at other terminals as well. I was selected to be part of the team that will update our Finisher training. My current student will upgrade at one of our new upgrade terminals in Ohio the first week of May.
With the purchase of UPS Freight we will gain more dedicated routes. Our Temperature Controlled division is slowly growing as well.
I am honored to be a part of this company during this exciting time.
We have students starting every week.
My current student says he is enjoying being a paid tourist.
Stay safe out there.
--Scott
Hi Big Scott
Great posts and you really have me interested in CFI as a trucking company to work for. I am just starting out in Trucking School in Washington State and recently submitted an application with CFI I have completed the first week of school (done online in advance of the formal start date on January 3rd) and have my permit, medical certificate and a clean driver's abstract and clean drug screen in hand. Is there anything else I can be doing to attract the interest of CFI?
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Posted: 2 years, 9 months ago
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Driving A Vehicle With km/h
As a "former" Canadian who grew up through the transition from the British system to the metric system, here are some general reference points for you:
30mph is approximately 50km/h 40mph is approximately 60km/h 50mph is almost exactly 80km/h 60mph is approximately 100km/h 70mph is approximately 110km/h
if you remember these, other speed limits can be interpolated.
Good Luck!