May Trucking Brand New Driver Layton, UTAH
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Why did you decide to start with May? What is their orientation process like? Any advice or insight about their training?
Hey it's great to hear that things are going great so far! You know you're going to have your ups and downs along the way and no question you're going to deal with a few less-than-stellar characters along the way but you expect that, right? No big deal. You just have to roll with it.
How long will you be out with a trainer at May?
May's training period is pretty much based on your skills. There is a check list that needs to be filled out while with your trainer, once that is done your basically ready to head back to base and solo out. They say normally most Solo in 3 weeks, some have done it sooner and some longer. I am currently in "extended training" at the Layton location as they are waiting for a trainer to become available. We have been practicing backing, hours of service & city driving. May has treated us to lunch everyday so far :)
Happy I am currently with May Trucking.
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On the 22nd of December 2015 I graduated from sage trucking school.
Last Tuesday I began my truck driving career with May Trucking out of there Layton terminal. So far I have to say it has been a great experience! Getting into trucking I was very worried about it being too "macho" for me, even my dad advised me to think long and hard about it. But again I have so far had a brilliant experience, everyone is nicer than when I was working indoors at sales/customer service. It feels as if I have been adopted into another family :) Looking forward to getting out with my trainer end of this week and going solo with my partner and boxer dog soon after that, fingers crossed my brilliant experience to this point does not change.
If you have any questions about my experience with May so far feel free to contact me and I will respond soon as I can.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.