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I was curious about this grass thing, and did some googling to see what you guys were talking about. Apparently the owner spends like 100k on the grass? What a silly waste of water and money.

Also, apparently there is some notorious high ranking guy in the company that's known for saying, "Any monkey can drive a truck." It doesn't sound like a particularly pleasant company to work for. Sounds like it pays well though. Good luck, and congrats on the success!

A couple of weeks ago, my kid called me to announce he had "Aspergers Syndrome" - I asked him if a DOCTOR diagnosed him, or GOOGLE.

The owner might well be enamored of his finely manicured turf, and/or - it just might be A TEST of how well employee's can follow a SIMPLE COMPANY POLICY. If you are told to KEEP OFF THE GRASS, and you can't manage - how can the company trust someone to follow the myriad of REAL IMPORTANT rules and regs surrounding this industry?

REMEMBER - EVERYTHING IS A TEST. THE INTERVIEW IS ONGOING.

I've seen people that could barely walk & chew gum at the same time - that managed to pass a CDL Skills test. So maybe a monkey CAN be taught to drive a truck. But the CRITICAL DECISION SKILLS that are required to do so safely and consistently - belong to HUMANS.

And part of that is the decision to STAY OFF THE GRASS - because YOUR BOSS ASKED YOU TO.

Rick

Afternoon to all. Thanks for the comments. I'll be sure to stay off the grass when I get there. I didn't have any inclination of walking on the grass. Rick, good point. I'm coming to school with my A game, every single day. I'm there to learn. Bottom line. Quite a bit of money being invested in someone with 0 experience. I intend to take direction well and be squared away at all times.

Be well out there.

-Lance

Evening to all, from NJ anyhow. So I received two invitations to CDL training school. TMC transport. CRST transport. Here is where I need advice from you experienced folk. I asked the recruiters from both schools if they would email a guarantee of schooling with my felony record being known. I was informed that a letter of pre-hire is customary.

My concern is that I will get to Iowa and be in school, only to be told to go home because of a reconsideration or something came up? I have disclosed all, with proper paperwork as well in regards to my criminal history, MVC, employment history etc. I know I'm jumping the gun a bit here, but I have to cover all my basis. What do you fine folks think about this?

-Lance

Guarantees? LOL? There are none for drivers in relation to their company.

With your record, you will probably get a little extra scrutiny from those observing when you get there. But you're probably used to that by now. Like others have said, the orientation and training period are your interview. Maintain honest, straightforward, positive attitude throughout. Be prepared to have to deal with some real a*holes that could mess things up for you. They might even intentionally "test" your temperament by putting you in some "situations."