Day 2 Of Orientation

First off let me say thank you to Sue regarding your last comment. We got out today at 5 pm and to top it off the shuttle was late and the driver showed up in a minivan. There are 10 of us in our class, one lives in the area so he goes home and the rest of us are staying at the Clarion.

We started the day out in class. Then about an hour to two later we all jumped into a big - full size van and off we went to get a physical which was a little different than the one I received before 6 week CDL school. On the way, back the shuttle driver drove us through West Side's new to be office and trailers parking and fuel station. So far it's not too bad looking, of course it is new. When we got back our lunch was waiting for us that we ordered from Hy - Vee's. The company pays for this. I had the salmon with steamed vegetables (which were to be desired), the salmon was not too bad along with a dinner roll. Tomorrow I might try the baked chicken with two sides.

We went over some power points and paperwork. We listened to Anna (who assigns the driver trainers to new recruits) talk about what to expect and so forth. So far she seems nice as does most of the people I have meant here. Meant my recruiter Amy Northup which also was very nice. I also meant my trucking instructor (Michelle) who seems to be nice. We will be spending the next 4 weeks together except for her days off. I was informed she is taking two additional days off next week. So, I will be in a hotel somewhere just south of Chicago I think. They said I get paid while I am there. I might have to go see a movie that starts this Friday.

We had more classroom time and then was sent home with lots of paperwork and a quiz to complete. It was about payroll mostly and anything related to it. I wish this trucking company would allow cats as well in trucks besides dogs. I would be willing to pay a little extra to have one of two of them with me. It will take some adjustment to being away from them. I don't have kids, so cats are my substitute. Time to sign off and relax before bed time.

The bbq ribs are pretty good and the party potatoes are a must try lol. Yes, you will be paid for the days your trainer is on hometime. Make sure you choose a very nice motel with plenty of conveniences nearby. No price limit.. We used to get michaels trainees a suite with a jacuzzi when he took hometime at my house before we began teaming.

Anna is a real sweetie and im hoping i get to see her tomorrow before she goes home. Everyone there is sooo nice... Like family.