I said goodbye to Paul 10 minutes ago. He's heading for Delaware and then will be out on the road with Hendric, his over the road trainer, for 11 days. I wait here in the Schneider National Operating Centre to meet my over the road trainer, Bonnie. I have no idea where I will be going but we will be out for the same period of time.
Since Easter Sunday we have been training here in Aberfolye, ON at Schneider. Our goal of driving as a team together is closer than it was yesterday. So many people here have helped us to move forward; Rick, a generous and gregarious classroom instructor; Mario, a patient driving trainer; Kim, a super encouraging range work trainer; and everyone else who support us as we train. Thank you to all!
Schneider has overwhelmed us with support, care and generousity. We are working for a great company. I want to make them succeed in return for the way they wanted us to succeed in our training.
So many trucking companies are in need of drivers but won't take anyone without experience. Schneider however steps up to the plate and puts money (approx. $8,000/driver) on the line to train their drivers. We are so privileged to be part of that program.
Since Easter Sunday we have been training here in Aberfolye, ON at Schneider. Our goal of driving as a team together is closer than it was yesterday. So many people here have helped us to move forward; Rick, a generous and gregarious classroom instructor; Mario, a patient driving trainer; Kim, a super encouraging range work trainer; and everyone else who support us as we train. Thank you to all!
Schneider has overwhelmed us with support, care and generousity. We are working for a great company. I want to make them succeed in return for the way they wanted us to succeed in our training.
So many trucking companies are in need of drivers but won't take anyone without experience. Schneider however steps up to the plate and puts money (approx. $8,000/driver) on the line to train their drivers. We are so privileged to be part of that program.
We also want to thank everyone who prayed for us to get on with Schneider. Those who spent their whole holiday praying for us whenever they spotted a big orange truck on the road! Thats a big commitment especially when you go into the States for your holidays! We still need those prayers.
Driving a car well is not easy. Driving a truck well is harder yet. That 60' of truck/trailer carry up to 80,000 lbs of potential. When you pull out in front of an oncoming truck you are really in much more danger than you could ever guess. Please give drivers lots of room and lots of time...it might be your grandmother driving :)
Today we read in Matthew when Jesus sent his disciples out into the boat and a storm came up, so he went to them walking on the water. We are trusting the Lord as he sends us out on the road to keep a close eye on us.
So, as Diane used to say to me as I stepped out of the RV, "See you down the road!"
So, as Diane used to say to me as I stepped out of the RV, "See you down the road!"
