I am so new new to trucking. . Starting my 4th week of traning tomorrow with local mid size fleet company. They prob have 300 trucks.
The good
1. All new trucks , from what I can see. The oldest unit is 2018.
2. Pay is weekly
3. Training is good. One on one training.
4. They have their own shop to fix trucks. They inspect every truck at the end of the day.
The not so great
Safety is Yes important , but this could be a bit too much.
1. You can not hit the speed of 70. The company let people go after 4 chances.
2. Trucks are governed at 63 MPH on gas , 65 on cruise. You will hit 70 going downhill , so you have to watch your speed at all times.
3. Cameras on you and all kind of alerting devices in these trucks. This truck hit the break on me , and that was scary. It did not pull right as hard.
I already hit 70 three times during training. I dont know if I can survive these rules. I like to be safe , but govened trucks create unsafe sutations at times.
4. The truck will slow down if you approach too close. The distance is insanely big. If for whatever reason , the car infrint of you slows down , the truck has an adoptive cruise system , and it will slow down to adjust the distance. Some people are doing 55 on a 65 , and I am kinda forced to stay behind lol..From time to I pass on the left and pray not to hit 70. Do you see the dilemma..
Is this the norm for most companies ?
