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KWT600 · Oct 18, 2009

me and my brother start the 26th for orientation...wea re running team in a semi we just bought...what can we expect at orientation and how are the semis running?? all i see is vans and straight trucks on here...any info would be great...thanx

dieselwrench · Oct 18, 2009

I run a straight truck with E-1 and TT's seem to move off of the load board quick. You picked a good company to work with.

KWT600 · Oct 18, 2009

what can we expect at orientation? p test and paperwork then we get a load?

letzrockexpress · Oct 18, 2009

KWT600 said:
what can we expect at orientation? p test and paperwork then we get a load?

Yeah... then there's the oath and the secret hand shake....

jaminjim · Oct 18, 2009

Have you done much research into this niche of trucking?

LDB · Oct 18, 2009

KWT600 said:
me and my brother start the 26th for orientation...wea re running team in a semi we just bought...what can we expect at orientation and how are the semis running?? all i see is vans and straight trucks on here...any info would be great...thanx

I'm not picking on you guys but for the benefit of others who may be studying the forum your post is a good example of putting the cart before the horse. Researching companies is a good idea before buying trucks not after. Again, not picking on you but just trying to help others.

I can't tell you about t/t with Express-1 however I can tell you that when I was with them they were a good company. They are stand up people but being from Houston they weren't a good fit five years ago. Good luck.

KWT600 · Oct 18, 2009

we did research...all in all the place sounds great...just never see anything on here about the semis thats all..i been driving for ten years so im pretty sure i know whats going on with the trucking industry...just wanted as much info as i could get from people that work there besides the recruiter...just curious how orientation is and what goes on and any other info i can get....

Jack_Berry · Oct 21, 2009

orientation is 2 days. no wasted time. direct and to the point. my wife did an orientation at my former company and felt her time wasted due to individual ppwk not being completed correctly. meaningful and moved along well.

nice notebook of helpful info provided. enjoy the dot hos vids on dy 2. qualcom lessons for the uninitiated.

make sure you get the correct ph numbers for load planning and cust service. also get their extensions for when there is no operator.

food was okay. pizza one day and your-choice-subs the other.

diesel diner marathon down the road on 12 was a very good meal on the budget menu. my kind of place if i wnted to do a place instead of driving.

KWT600 · Oct 21, 2009

do they put ya up in a hotel or do we stay the truck?? hows that work?

jaminjim · Oct 21, 2009

Most often people stay in their truck.

greg334 · Oct 21, 2009

I think there is only one company that pays for the hotel, anyone know which one?

DragonLadyTN · Oct 21, 2009

Jack Don't forget, all the free coffee you can stand!

teamjdw · Oct 22, 2009

When in orientation don't forget to get an access card.You will be able to use the restroom & shower.You can also do laundry,watch tv, or use the computer.You can also buy pop ,or make coffee.There is a copy machine you can use.I believe the accsess card was $10.00