Profile For DC

During training, I was advised to look at the gap between the drive tires and trailer apron. Every time I backed under a trailer, i looked at that space between the drives and apron, then as I got close, I got out and looked. Took me 30 seconds to stop and look, and I've caught every high trailer, and low.. (it happens)

Will I ever high hook one? Maybe, but the odds are in my favor, because of doing the hard work early

All this to say, every good habit results from a firm foundation when beginning.

Heading into SLC

I am a new Prime Driver..

Old School gave you the proper answer..

I have tanker and hazmat endorsement, but drive reefer.

I'm new in trucking, still in TNT training.

That being said, I really hope I never become so jaded that I fail to show another person common decency, whether I'm training them or otherwise.

But it appears trucking is a different industry, where that isn't really important; perhaps that is why there are some who only thrive in the cab of a tractor. It's unfortunate, but it's the brutal truth, and thick skin is required.

So for the other newbies, just know there are others who are feeling your pain. LOL

I'm glad I have the God-given ability to choose how I will be on any given day!

Cheers all!!

Week three now, had to negotiate a 180 degree jack-knife dock.. what the heck?!!!

My Trainer told me, when you’re on your own, there may be times you will see something you’ve never seen

Update on Training:

So my first week included plenty of driving, getting stuck behind a rollover on a snowy steep hill downgrade mountain road outside Salt Lake City, a lengthy deadhead in the early morning hours to Kuna ID, cray.... A beautiful day of driving through the Tetons with lots of snow, until a the snow gave way to a wonderful drive through to Billings. An overnight into next day road closure through North Dakota I94 east of Bismark near ****inson, and Icy road driving at night going east past Fargo through Minnesota. So, I'm guessing I got my winter cherry broke a little bit! LOL My trainer told me he's been able to sleep a lot better than he has in many months, I guess that's a really good thing, as he trusts this greenhorn behind the wheel apparently. Shippers, receivers, lots of yard work docking, qualcom, fueling, etc.. All in all, a good week. I logged 400+ miles/day avg. with the exception of the 2 rotations of mountains and ice. Now at main terminal Springfield, I should even get a 34 reset as I was off today. Plus I get a holiday drive bonus! Tomorrow looks to be 40 bound for CA and then hopefully headed NE for another long haul. What a first week it's been!

DC

I've been at the terminal each day, ready for work. Monday I had to do a sleep study, yesterday got results and picked up a CPAP machine, just as soon as I finished that, my license showed up on MVR, so I met my fleet mrg. and on-boarded. Heading off on first run in a few hours. What a whirlwind day yesterday was. Incredible how things can absolutely turn on a dime.

Yes, I'm supposed to get the 70 per diem pay, but told only during orientation, which was three days, though, technically I am still in orientation, so I have no idea. It's just really unfortunate. I was told by the driving school, they are 45 days behind in license updates. That is very poor in my opinion. I sent an email in to MVR, but not expecting a reply, because; it's Christmas, and it's Missouri.

I'll keep everyone posted on this new journey, which has fought me every step of the way so far.

Merry Christmas everyone!

DC

I went through orientation with Prime last week, but still am not cleared to drive, since my license isn't showing in the MVR records in Jefferson City, MO.

It's been 12 days since I passed my test and went to the DMV to get my paper license. I've been told it could be up to 45 days before it shows up in MVR because Missouri is behind in processing.

I'm a bit frustrated, I cannot believe it takes this long for a drivers license to show up in the MVR.

That's good info, thank you. I'm not a gamer. But I do stream/record soccer matches from europe, and I trade currency, so I need a good bit of reliable internet. LOL