8. Step Eight: Go Through Orientation Period and Undergo Successfully The Training Period And Become Truck Driver
Right after you pass the interview with a trucking company, and you get the positive answer that you are a potential truck driver to join their team, you will have to go to the step number eight. The secret step number eight includes the orientation period and the successful undergoing of the training period.
In general the orientation period lasts from three to five days. The duration of the orientation period will depend in a great measure from the trucking company. During that period of time you will have to pass the basic physical exam test, altogether with a drug test. Also you might get a request to fulfill few documentations.
Hence, after you complete the orientation period successfully you will get training. Most trucking companies tend to select one of their experienced company truck drivers, and engage that person with you.
The training period can take time from few weeks up to few months. That way you will learn more about the paperwork procedures, the company routes, altogether with all other important things that are part of truck driver’s daily routine.
