Completely Terrified

Topic 5672 | Page 2

Page 2 of 2 Previous Page Go To Page:
mountain girl's Comment
member avatar

At the last company I worked for, there was a female driver there who'd been with the company for 17 years. She was about your height and she had a huge banner hanging from the ceiling in the terminal that had her name and year on it, as she had been a national champion driver at least once. I'm 5'6" and she was way shorter than I, so there shouldn't be a problem. Of course, at my school most of the trucks had seats that didn't adjust all the way forward for my comfort but those were old, beat-up trucks used only for training, with literally, a million miles on them. The tractors you'll be driving will be much newer, modern, and you'll be fine.

-mountain girl

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.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
GREG D.'s Comment
member avatar

Thanks Mountain Girl... Now If I can just get accepted into a school. I can't see why I wouldn't. I have a clean criminal history. No driving accidents and maybe 2 non moving violations in the last 15 years. So far I've Applied at Prime, Knight, CRST, FFE, and Swift.

Matt S.'s Comment
member avatar

When are you thinking of attending school? If you choose Swift and live close to Richmond, VA I'll be there starting Nov. 24th.

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.

GREG D.'s Comment
member avatar

When are you thinking of attending school? If you choose Swift and live close to Richmond, VA I'll be there starting Nov. 24th.

I too, am from PA but wasn't planning on leaving until March so my wife can manage the bills with the income tax return. But who knows. I may not even get accepted. Not sure How its going to work out.

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.

Old School's Comment
member avatar

Greg, don't wait around for them to call you. A couple of days after you apply give them a call and ask for the status of your application. You'll be doing yourself a favor, and they will not consider you a pest. They handle an over abundance of applications, and that's how you get yours from being lost in the shuffle.

GREG D.'s Comment
member avatar

Greg, don't wait around for them to call you. A couple of days after you apply give them a call and ask for the status of your application. You'll be doing yourself a favor, and they will not consider you a pest. They handle an over abundance of applications, and that's how you get yours from being lost in the shuffle.

I called today at lunch... the guy at Prime told me I should go to the truck stop and find a Prime driver to let me sit in his truck to see if i could safely operate the peddles... Ugh...Hey Buddy can i sit in your truck? lol

Page 2 of 2 Previous Page Go To Page:

New Reply:

New! Check out our help videos for a better understanding of our forum features

Bold
Italic
Underline
Quote
Photo
Link
Smiley
Links On TruckingTruth


example: TruckingTruth Homepage



example: https://www.truckingtruth.com
Submit
Cancel
Upload New Photo
Please enter a caption of one sentence or less:

Click on any of the buttons below to insert a link to that section of TruckingTruth:

Getting Started In Trucking High Road Training Program Company-Sponsored Training Programs Apply For Company-Sponsored Training Truck Driver's Career Guide Choosing A School Choosing A Company Truck Driving Schools Truck Driving Jobs Apply For Truck Driving Jobs DOT Physical Drug Testing Items To Pack Pre-Hire Letters CDL Practice Tests Trucking Company Reviews Brett's Book Leasing A Truck Pre-Trip Inspection Learn The Logbook Rules Sleep Apnea
Done
Done

0 characters so far - 5,500 maximum allowed.
Submit Preview

Preview:

Submit
Cancel

Why Join Trucking Truth?

We have an awesome set of tools that will help you understand the trucking industry and prepare for a great start to your trucking career. Not only that, but everything we offer here at TruckingTruth is 100% free - no strings attached! Sign up now and get instant access to our member's section:
High Road Training Program Logo
  • The High Road Training Program
  • The High Road Article Series
  • The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever!
  • Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted

Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth

Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:

Apply For Paid CDL Training