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Understanding Pre-Hire Letters: The What, Why, And How Of This Important Step
Getting pre-hires is an important step when beginning your truck driving career. They can verify that companies are willing to hire you, and give you numerous choices when it comes to choosing the company you’d like to work for. Here we’ll go into detail about what a pre-hire is, and how to go about getting them. Continue reading
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My First Day Of Orientation
Today was the first day of orientation at my new company and I was nervous! Here’s how it went. Continue reading
Trucking Company Orientation: Not Much Fun
Basically, when going to orientation, prepared to be bombarded with videos, tested on your skills, and grilled about your past. I’m looking foreword to getting the heck out of this hotel, and getting on the open road. Hopefully, my trainer will show up in the next day or two. If not, it looks like I’m just going to have to wait….. Continue reading
The Time Has Come: I’m Heading To Orientation
It’s finally here! Time for me to hit the open road, see the country, and see how many people I know are shocked when they see me hauling ass in an eighteen wheeler. Continue reading
That Truckin’ Orientation – What I Went Through
Well, I finished my CDL school and received my diploma! Hot darn! I am somebody! Here is what I went through during orientation and the important lessons I’ve learned. Continue reading
Trucking Company Orientation – Day 3
Ahhh, finally the last day of orientation. Some of the things today were really interesting, some were so boring they were unbearable. But the company has some interesting open-door policies and the info was important. Continue reading
Trucking Company Orientation – Day Two
Today was a much better day than yesterday. Instead of just paperwork, we had some real-world stuff. First I had to take a quick driving test. This is nothing like the CDL road test. It’s just to prove to them that you aren’t completely crazy and know the basics of shifting. These trucks are awesome! Continue reading
Trucking Company Orientation – Day One
Today was a very hectic day. I started orientation with the trucking company I was hired on with. It was far from being “memorable”, but there are a few things you should know…. Continue reading
