Another Trucking Truth Success Story!!!!
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Great to hear! Good luck be safe.
Wow, you landed a dream job as a rookie! Great job!
Way to go! Since I am currently in school I REALLY know what a big accomplishment this is! Snoopy dancing for you here!!!!! 
Wow, you landed a dream job as a rookie! Great job!
Thanks! I have really been impressed with what the recruiters are offering here in the north country, pay seems to be above average and many regional , dedicated & even intermodal available.
Was actually quite difficult to choose a company.....they all had very good benefits and pay scales. I never expected to only be out 5 days, told the recruiter I was open to 2-3 weeks out, but he said no need I could choose either a 3M or Walmart dedicated and be home weekly
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
Intermodal:
Transporting freight using two or more transportation modes. An example would be freight that is moved by truck from the shipper's dock to the rail yard, then placed on a train to the next rail yard, and finally returned to a truck for delivery to the receiving customer.
In trucking when you hear someone refer to an intermodal job they're normally talking about hauling shipping containers to and from the shipyards and railyards.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Way to go! Since I am currently in school I REALLY know what a big accomplishment this is! Snoopy dancing for you here!!!!!
Yes it is! And all I can add to that is the pressure is no longer a huge burden.....like a relief valve in the brain was released. I know its hard to believe..... but all the stress you put on yourself over the testing is truly not needed, if you study, and listen in class, apply what you've learned, you will easily pass these tests with the tools you have been given. The 1st 5 minutes with the examiner were the hardest, then you get into your comfort zone and it all falls into place
When I started with them I had a choice between sign on bonus or tuition reimbursement, so sounds like you got a good deal. I didn't go through training with them, though, just started working after orientation.
I love the company and plan to stick with them a long time. Just got another surprise raise, too...
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Big Thanks again to everyone out there for the support and educational materials on this forum, I passed my Minnesota state Class A CDL exams this morning.....100% on both the pre-trip and driving skills! License in hand.....and big ass grin on my face! So now I have only to complete about 30 more hours of 1 on 1 behind the wheel with instructor, all ready completed and tested out on 100 hours of classroom training.
Then if all goes well, should be at Werner Transport's terminal in Omaha 1st part of November to start my new career driving a dry van dedicated route out of Tomah, WI to Walmart stores ( after my Werner training)
Route starts at .35 CPM , average 2500 miles per week, $100 per month tuition reimbursement, and a $5000 sign on bonus. Out 5 days, home 2 days
Sounds like a great place to start!
Thanks again for the education and support
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.
Dedicated Route:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
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.CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.