Three Weeks In…Aloha To All
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Hang in there Tiki Dave!
Starting this career is a huge challenge. None of us ever felt up to it when turned out on our own. You will go through all the same stress.
The good news? If you hang tough, be extra careful, and don't hit anything, you'll slowly start to realize, "Hey, I'm actually doing this!" That moment will come sneaking up on you, and it is a most rewarding feeling.
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Aloha Y’All! I haven’t posted in a while, and thought I’d say hi to everyone. I’m entering my final week or orientation/mentoring with Knight, and will hopefully test out next week, then get my own truck soon afterwards.
It’s been an amazing learning experience. I’ve learned how much more goes into this job than just sitting in a seat and driving. I’ve done dry van , reefer and ports, hauled pillows, solar panels, pineapple, beef, refrigerators…well…you all know. I’ve driven through the mountains and through major city traffic at rush hour. I’ve been from California to North Carolina…and back again. And twice from Kansas to Oakland and back again. Three weeks in and I’m at about 6400 miles…learning something new each day.
I’m learning to drive, plan and execute safely, and how to really look at what is in front, behind and to the side of me. My backing still needs work…but it gets better each time. To be honest, there are days where I think I have a pretty good grasp on things, and feel confident about getting out on my own. Then there are days when I have my doubts that I’ll be able to do this once my trainer leaves the truck. But, I know he’s setting me up for success, and at some point you have to jump out on your own, right?
Anyway, we’re off the road for a little bit more, then back at it tonight. Stay safe everyone…aloha!
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.