Some Questions About Truck Driving

Ok gunna use this topic since it kinda fits my question, without starting a new thread....

Few weeks ago I sent away for my DAC report with Hirerite, even tho I seriously doubt anything's there....Was more outta curiosity....Ok now it's been maybe 6 weeks with no reply aside from a case number..

Emailed them a few days ago asking for an update. Again just sent the case number again....

So maybe if it's blank is the reason for so much time passing?? No biggee just asking

Ok gunna use this topic since it kinda fits my question, without starting a new thread....

Few weeks ago I sent away for my DAC report with Hirerite, even tho I seriously doubt anything's there....Was more outta curiosity....Ok now it's been maybe 6 weeks with no reply aside from a case number..

Emailed them a few days ago asking for an update. Again just sent the case number again....

So maybe if it's blank is the reason for so much time passing?? No biggee just asking

No, it just takes them longer now because of Covid, I would hazard a guess. Pre-Chinese Virus, it took 6-8 weeks to get mine and I had 1 speeding in my personal vehicle and several accidents (all non-preventable) on it.

Laura

Ahaaa thanks Laura

Ahaaa thanks Laura

FWIW, Stevo....

It's a 'birthday' thing here; we pull Tom's on his B'day every year for S's and G's .... and.... come to think of it, his b'day was a month ago yesterday (we quit celebrating...) and have NADA, haha!

~ Anne ~

So I think I need to decide between Wilson Logistics, here in Missouri close to me.

Or TMC, in Ohio.

Both offer training, paid, and then from what Im gathering I dont have to team drive. I dont mind obviously driving with a trainer for the first few times, but would really rather not team drive.

Anyone here with experience with either TMC or Wilson Logistics?

Thanks for any info, Mark

Both offer training, paid, and then from what Im gathering I dont have to team drive. I dont mind obviously driving with a trainer for the first few times, but would really rather not team drive.

Mark, I just want to make sure you understand about truck driver training. You will be with a trainer for at least four or five weeks while at TMC, and probably several months at Wilson Logistics. It will be a stressful time, but vitally important for your development as a professional driver. The way you said, "I don't mind obviously driving with a trainer for the first few times" makes me think you don't really understand the duration of time you will be spending with a trainer.

There is so much to learn during your time with a trainer. You will have to learn about how you communicate with your dispatcher , how to get your fuel locations and how to use the companies fueling procedures. There is also the proper use of the ELD (Electronic Logging Device) You will be learning how to balance your freight's weight on your trailer and how to calculate sliding your tandem axles. How to find empty trailers, and a host of other things that I don't want to bore you with. Plus there is a lot to learn about driving an 80,000 pound vehicle that bends in the middle.

Most training programs involve some team driving. Don't sweat the small stuff right now. You don't want to be a team driver. I get that. I didn't either, but my entire time of training was spent team driving. It was a small price to pay to get my own truck and be a solo driver. Your trainer is in charge of your training. If he wants the two of you to be doing some team driving, it is his call. I just don't want you to draw some line in the sand where you refuse to train in a team situation. During training you will be living in a truck with another person. That will be for at least a month or more. I never went home during my training. It is unusual to go home during training. The company will want you to be laser focused on what you are learning. When the training is complete they will send you home with your assigned truck so you can move in with your own supplies and personal gear.

Have you spent any time reading our CDL Training Diaries? That would be time well spent for you. It may help you understand the whole training process better so that you won't be going in with false expectations.

Both offer training, paid, and then from what Im gathering I dont have to team drive. I dont mind obviously driving with a trainer for the first few times, but would really rather not team drive.

Mark, I just want to make sure you understand about truck driver training. You will be with a trainer for at least four or five weeks while at TMC, and probably several months at Wilson Logistics. It will be a stressful time, but vitally important for your development as a professional driver. The way you said, "I don't mind obviously driving with a trainer for the first few times" makes me think you don't really understand the duration of time you will be spending with a trainer.

There is so much to learn during your time with a trainer. You will have to learn about how you communicate with your dispatcher , how to get your fuel locations and how to use the companies fueling procedures. There is also the proper use of the ELD (Electronic Logging Device) You will be learning how to balance your freight's weight on your trailer and how to calculate sliding your tandem axles. How to find empty trailers, and a host of other things that I don't want to bore you with. Plus there is a lot to learn about driving an 80,000 pound vehicle that bends in the middle.

Most training programs involve some team driving. Don't sweat the small stuff right now. You don't want to be a team driver. I get that. I didn't either, but my entire time of training was spent team driving. It was a small price to pay to get my own truck and be a solo driver. Your trainer is in charge of your training. If he wants the two of you to be doing some team driving, it is his call. I just don't want you to draw some line in the sand where you refuse to train in a team situation. During training you will be living in a truck with another person. That will be for at least a month or more. I never went home during my training. It is unusual to go home during training. The company will want you to be laser focused on what you are learning. When the training is complete they will send you home with your assigned truck so you can move in with your own supplies and personal gear.

Have you spent any time reading our CDL Training Diaries? That would be time well spent for you. It may help you understand the whole training process better so that you won't be going in with false expectations.

Oh Im sorry if I misspoke there. All Ive read I figure Ill be with a trainer for at LEAST a month if not more. I have no issue with that whatsoever.

Alls I was trying to get across is that there are companies like CR England that your a team driver or nothing. Im all in on the training and learning.

I have read the diaries and continuing to read as I look at different companies.

I just wish there was a magic button where its like I pick Prime Inc or TMC or Wilson or whoever and its the right choice lol!

Its stressful enough starting a new career, add to that you have no idea what your getting into with a company.

Both offer training, paid, and then from what Im gathering I dont have to team drive. I dont mind obviously driving with a trainer for the first few times, but would really rather not team drive.

Mark, I just want to make sure you understand about truck driver training. You will be with a trainer for at least four or five weeks while at TMC, and probably several months at Wilson Logistics. It will be a stressful time, but vitally important for your development as a professional driver. The way you said, "I don't mind obviously driving with a trainer for the first few times" makes me think you don't really understand the duration of time you will be spending with a trainer.

There is so much to learn during your time with a trainer. You will have to learn about how you communicate with your dispatcher , how to get your fuel locations and how to use the companies fueling procedures. There is also the proper use of the ELD (Electronic Logging Device) You will be learning how to balance your freight's weight on your trailer and how to calculate sliding your tandem axles. How to find empty trailers, and a host of other things that I don't want to bore you with. Plus there is a lot to learn about driving an 80,000 pound vehicle that bends in the middle.

Most training programs involve some team driving. Don't sweat the small stuff right now. You don't want to be a team driver. I get that. I didn't either, but my entire time of training was spent team driving. It was a small price to pay to get my own truck and be a solo driver. Your trainer is in charge of your training. If he wants the two of you to be doing some team driving, it is his call. I just don't want you to draw some line in the sand where you refuse to train in a team situation. During training you will be living in a truck with another person. That will be for at least a month or more. I never went home during my training. It is unusual to go home during training. The company will want you to be laser focused on what you are learning. When the training is complete they will send you home with your assigned truck so you can move in with your own supplies and personal gear.

Have you spent any time reading our CDL Training Diaries? That would be time well spent for you. It may help you understand the whole training process better so that you won't be going in with false expectations.

Oh Im sorry if I misspoke there. All Ive read I figure Ill be with a trainer for at LEAST a month if not more. I have no issue with that whatsoever.

Alls I was trying to get across is that there are companies like CR England that your a team driver or nothing. Im all in on the training and learning.

I have read the diaries and continuing to read as I look at different companies.

I just wish there was a magic button where its like I pick Prime Inc or TMC or Wilson or whoever and its the right choice lol!

Its stressful enough starting a new career, add to that you have no idea what your getting into with a company.

Mark;

IMHO, Prime and Wilson are NOT dissimilar. Freight AND training wise.

TMC, otoh ... is FLATBED. Very highly esteemed, yet a whole 'nother category in and of itself. Why you 'pair' Wilson & TMC side by side is unclear, that's all.

Yes, it's stressful. VERY. I was with child, in 2003, when my husband took the quantum leap. He had a CDLB prior, so... knew some ropes. Flatbed, however, was a personal challenge he wasn't willing to take.

I'm not sure if this hurts or helps (Sorry, Old School....) but, anymore some people don't want to pull reefer (refrigerated) because of the 'longer' wait times in the docks. Again, IMHO, Mark . . . you need to decide on what YOU would prefer to pull.. and read Old School's, Turtle's, Chief Brody's, et al .. diaries, about flatbedding. My guy & I ended up pulling tanks for 5 years after his 7 years OTR.

If it's still FOR you, then by all means, GO WITH TMC! (Just DON'T walk on the grass; NO joke.) Just 2 cents from a 20 some year trucker's wife... and hopeful future driver~!

Wish you the best; heed the advice from the veteran drivers on here, and KEEP READING the diaries, for sure!

~ Anne ~

Ps: Mark;

Here's an old thread, comparing CRE to Maverick....another 'dissimilar' (yet informative!) thread,

Right here, on Trucking Truth!

CR England Training ,,, OR Maverick?

Again, apples & oranges, peaches & pears. I like ALL fruit, but have MY favorites, too!

Just trying to help, Mark....

~ Anne ~

After reading Davy's journal for Knight I really wanted to go to them, but I call and email and they are not responding to me.

I think my second choice is Prime. Then third would be Wilson.

TMC is right out, since I really, really dont want to start on flatbed. Thanks Anne for that heads up.

So tomorrow going to do some more talking with Prime and see what they have to offer.

Luckily I have 120 hours of vacation at my current job, and they say they pay out 15 days!