Profile For JP

JP 's Info

  • Location:
    Pace, FL

  • Driving Status:
    Company Driver In Training

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  • Joined Us:
    9 months, 3 weeks ago

JP 's Bio

North Florida guy, born and raised in Tallahassee, moved to Pensacola area in 2004. Born in 1973, I grew up traveling all over this beautiful country with family, always in a 4 wheeler and always camping along the way. We had enough money to travel, but not enough to stay in hotels. I was really fortunate to have experienced Yosemite, Rocky Mtn National Park, Black Hills, Canada, Great lakes, NY city and everywhere in between. I loved being out on the road and still do. Unfortunately I got into the grocery business and been stuck there for the past 30 yrs. Good stable job, but definitely not what I wanted to do. Trucking has always been on my list of cool jobs I think I'd enjoy. I've pulled trailers all my life but nothing over 25 ft. My last job I was a independent distributor and I loved the freedom but I'm tired of stocking shelves which was a huge part of it. I've always done my best to be a patient, respectful driver out there.

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Posted:  6 months ago

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May Trucking training?

I totally agree BK. It's the responsibility of the trainee to have the right attitude, work ethic and be willing to learn which means doing your homework and getting it done no matter how good the training is or the length of training. I just wanted to make sure I was starting my career with a good company. After researching May I realized that they have a great reputation. I definitely have the right attitude, work ethic and take it very seriously. The amount of responsibility put on truckers is tremendous and it's serious business. You can go to jail for a long time for making a stupid mistake or making a poor decision and hurting others. My plan is to take it slow, do it right, have the right attitude, stay healthy, be the nicest driver on the road and not hit anything period. Failure is not a option for me. By the way I did get invited to orientation at May. I'm waiting on the call now for start date. Everyone one out there be safe and thank you for your hard work so I can have food and nice things in my house.

Posted:  6 months ago

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May Trucking training?

Thanks for y'all's great advice. It's really encouraging to know that the trucking community here on trucking truth is here to sincerely help other drivers. Thanks BK for the invitation for future help as I'm sure I'll have more questions in the future. I did forget to mention in my first post that I did research May, including looking them up on the FMCSA website and reviewing their scores. They "May" have short training but they're doing things right in reflection of their scores. I would not apply with a company that I felt was unsafe or unethical. I do believe they are an excellent company to start my career with, they just do things a little differently. To all the drivers out there be safe, watch out for idiots and thanks for your hard work.

Posted:  6 months, 1 week ago

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May Trucking training?

I live in Pensacola, FL and there's not a lot of choices for me being a recent grad and having no experience around here. There is however a May Trucking terminal 15 minutes from my house, I'm in the middle of their hiring process and will most likely be invited to orientation. I'm a competent driver but their training process seems extremely short. They are the only company I've seen that puts new drivers on the road with mentors for 3 to 8 days depending on how fast they get confident. I want to be trained properly and this seems really short ended. I also need to get to work and start my new career. I don't need any discouragement, I know it's not enough and should be more. I am wandering what other opinions there are and if anyone has insight on May's training.

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