Comments By Hrothgar

I'll be on my way to orientation with Melton September 21. I'm definitely nervous, yet excited. I know I have tons to learn and hopeful that I get the job. I'm thankful for all the great info on this forum.

I've had a CDL for 2 years but never drove a manual. My recruiter didn't think that would be a problem. For some reason I was stressing myself out about that. Anyways, thanks guys!

Awesome guys! I really appreciate such detailed responses. I knew I came to the right place. I always thought the trailer had to be dropped off at the terminal. Thanks!

Hi, I have a question for you all. I live in NC and I have orientation with a company whos closest terminal to me is in Alabama (8 hours away). I already know I won't be going home too often, but when I do, how will I get there? I plan on asking my recruiter soon, but maybe someone here has had the same experience. Thanks!

Hi guys. I am currently searching for a company to drive for. I'm leaning towards Maverick or Melton. Anyways, I've brought this topic up recently. I now work for a local company who only has automatic transmissions. I really want to learn a 10 speed. I posted an add on Craigslist looking for someone that could train me. Anyone have other ideas? Thanks!

Hey guys, I really appreciate the comments. The reason I want to learn how to drive a standard is so one day when I find a better company to drive for (hopefully) I won't be limited, or have to go into a training phase. Also, I don't believe my state (NC) puts a restriction for transmission type. Thanks a lot guys!

Hi, guys and gals. I'm new to Trucking Truth and love it. I have found great information and am very thankful.

I have a question that has probably been discussed a million times, but hoping someone can shed some light.

I currently work at a company as a local delivery driver but I would like to go OTR. I did not attend a school; I got my CDL through my employer. However I have some issues. I'm worried that after orientation/training, a company will decide not to hire me. That would leave me unemployed, when I could've just stayed with my current company. I'm trying to weigh out the risk.

I've had my Class A CDL for about 2 years. Within my first year, I had a minor accident in a commercial vehicle which involved me backing into a moving vehicle. Very unfortunate. I was not ticketed, no tow trucks were involved and no initial injuries reported. I haven't heard anything about it from my company since.

I spoke with a recruiter at Melton and she said I was invited to orientation and to ride with a trainer. I know this doesn't guarantee employment.

What are the chances that I get turned down?

Also, to make matters worse, my employer's equipment only features automatic Volvo D13 day cabs. Therefore I need training to operate a manual. Not sure if this would be an issue. But our trailers are 53 feet.

I have no criminal convictions. I have no moving violations since 2009. Never any traffic convictions.

Thanks!!