Posted: 7 years, 10 months ago
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Okay, SO Thank you to EVERYONE! I'm so nervous! 1.5 days and counting till I'm on that big bus to see toto! Ugh! I Went to buy sheets today and ended up only buying a flat sheet. Whomp Whomp.
This is what I'm bringing. Top bag is my computer crap. ( I can't live without it), Pillow, blanket, sheet, clothes and everything else my dainty ass needs. Ignore the towel to the right, already got one packed and Sorry guys... no cookies this time. lol Yay or Nay?
Posted: 7 years, 10 months ago
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Okay, SO Thank you to EVERYONE! I'm so nervous! 1.5 days and counting till I'm on that big bus to see toto! Ugh! I Went to buy sheets today and ended up only buying a flat sheet. Whomp Whomp.
So IF this posts correctly, you should be able to see the photo. If not... someone delete the post please. I used a direct link from Facebook cause Photobucket has been down.
This is what I'm bringing. Top bag is my computer crap. ( I can't live without it), Pillow, blanket, sheet, clothes and everything else my dainty ass needs. Ignore the towel to the right, already got one packed and Sorry guys... no cookies this time. lol Yay or Nay?
Posted: 7 years, 10 months ago
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Are the bed twin or twin XL? I'm not sure what to buy
Good luck! I check up on TT a couple times a day so if you have any questions I'll be happy to answer them!
Tell Mike that Amber/Ashley said hi! He will get it!
Remember, don't get too stressed out by the range testing. You will have plenty of time to practice and they will help you if you need it.
Posted: 7 years, 10 months ago
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Awesome! Thanks guys! I set off on Monday at 12:55pm and arrive 11:55am Tuesday. ugh. Long bus ride. But at least I'll have most of the day Tuesday to relax and explore.
Posted: 7 years, 10 months ago
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Yeah, I'm not to concerned with Greyhound. I just don't wanna "take over" someone else's truck, but with all the stuff they want you to bring. I feel like it's inevitable.
Greyhound has its own baggage rules. As for being on a truck, if you can't find a place for your stuff, you can always keep it on your bunk.
Posted: 7 years, 10 months ago
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I'm heading out to Olathe, KS to train with TransAm. I've read the list they gave for stuff to bring. I've packed as light as I can, but still don't have enough room. I'm just worried about my other bag being TO big. So is this bag to big?
Posted: 7 years, 10 months ago
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I haven't figured out a way to contact people individually yet. How are your miles going? steady? how many? I'm going to Kansas on Monday! :)
I already have my CDL. I got a WIA grant and went to private school. I don't owe anything. I have a back up option in mind and I don't think I will have a problem getting on with them. My driving record is nearly perfect and I have no criminal background so no strikes against me.
My biggest problem here is the training time. You only get 11 days on the road with a trainer. Now that I'm here and back in a truck, I'm seeing that this is definitely not good for me. I need time to work through things and get somewhat comfortable with what I'm doing before getting thrown out on my own. There's no option of asking for more time either.
Secondary to this is the pay. The company is significantly lower than every other company out there. And I keep hearing that company drivers don't get the best miles with them. So it's not working out financially for me. I could stay at home and work another factory job and be home every night and make nearly the same amount of pay.
I have no interest in leasing and I don't like feeling like I'm being told that the only way I'm gonna make any money is by leasing.
Posted: 7 years, 11 months ago
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Company Policy Regarding Difficult Backing Situations
I'm just gonna be like "Hey, here's $10-$20 bucks, will you back this up for me?" haha
I pull thw helpless female card.. "I'm really new... can you give me an easier door pllllleeeeaaasssseee" usually if I take too long trying to get in the door a really nice guy... ot one who can't get past me... we spot me lol
Posted: 7 years, 11 months ago
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What did you do before becoming a truck driver?
I was a Cosmetologist for almost 10 years. haha From hair to trucking. Talk about a life style change.
Posted: 7 years, 10 months ago
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TransAm Orientation
Sitting here on the first day. Working on drug tests. I'm already getting nervous about the backing and road tests next week. Ugh I don't wanna be sent home. :(