Millis Training Diary
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I am most likely going to Millis at the end of June. Eden site. Seems like a great company and what I hear from other drivers they work to get your hometime to the best of their ability. My one concern is 85% of their freight from Eden terminal is Miller cCoors and they are closing by years end.
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.
I wouldn't sweat it. Apparently there is an overlap with the Virginia plant. They are just streamlining.
if you are Regional that maybe a problem, but Millis has plenty of OTHER places to send you, that ISN'T BEER
I am most likely going to Millis at the end of June. Eden site. Seems like a great company and what I hear from other drivers they work to get your hometime to the best of their ability. My one concern is 85% of their freight from Eden terminal is Miller cCoors and they are closing by years end.
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.
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.
Acquired my medical card. Word to the wise for those who are considering school...Get your medical card first, then your CDL permit. I got my permit first. After I passed the written test, and before I was issued my permit, I was asked to self certify my trucking category. The options are as follows: 1) Non-exempted interstate (this is the option that most truckers need) 2) Exempted interstate 3) Non-exempted intrastate 4) exempted intrastate
At the time I was issued my CDL permit, I was forced to select option 2 because I had not yet gotten my physical. Now that I have my medical card, I have to go back to the DMV and pay to have it changed. It's only $3.50, but it's extra time and hassle that I could have prevented. So if you are starting this process, or considering a career, save yourself a little time and get your medical card first.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Interstate:
Commercial trade, business, movement of goods or money, or transportation from one state to another, regulated by the Federal Department Of Transportation (DOT).
Intrastate:
The act of purchasers and sellers transacting business while keeping all transactions in a single state, without crossing state lines to do so.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
What state is this? I got my permit at the beginning of school and never even got my physical/med card until AFTER I tested and passed the skills and road test.
Interesting...
I don't know about y'all, but in Colorado, you can't get your permit without your DOT medical card.
DSTURBD
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
In Kentucky you have to submit your medical card to the state before you are allowed to take the Permit Test
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
I don't know about y'all, but in Colorado, you can't get your permit without your DOT medical card.
DSTURBD
Same thing in KY, You must get the Dot physical then go get your permit.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
I am most likely going to Millis at the end of June. Eden site. Seems like a great company and what I hear from other drivers they work to get your hometime to the best of their ability. My one concern is 85% of their freight from Eden terminal is Miller cCoors and they are closing by years end.
Just curious, did you end up going? Haven't checked in on this site in a while.
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.
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I am hoping that this helps whoever reads it. I am going to the Trenton, Ohio Millis CDL school on July 5th. I will keep this thread updated as often as possible once school starts. I have acquired my Ohio CPL and I am going to get my DOT physical card later this week. For those who are trying to pick the best company to start, I have this to say... After exhaustive conversations with recruiters from multiple companies, I chose Millis based on my personal needs and goals. Everyone coming into trucking is unique. Your story will be different than mine. Every company has something about them that will stand out for you. If someone tells you that your first company doesn't matter, ignore everything else they say. Don't settle. Your needs are different from anyone else's needs. There are a bunch of really good companies out there that have great track record, and it is a guarantee that one of them will suit your individual needs. Or at least close enough that you can be happy. Pick that company and roll with it. Millis was mine. Prime, Swift, Knight, Celadon, etc might be yours. Don't doubt yourself. There are a lot of negative reviews about the major carriers out there, as well as good ones. The internet is filled with hate and negativity. Every single company out there has pros and cons. Do your research by talking to them, make your decision with your gut. I have discovered that most negative comments are about mileage and home time. I am in a very unique position. I don't care about home time. I am quite sure that anyone in any company will list that as a reason to complain. In a perfect world, I'd love to drive all week and have the weekends at home. But, I am a realist. I want one weekend home a month, that's it. No matter who you choose, availability is what pads your wallet. Even in the lean times.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.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.