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Old 02.26.2008
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can you say newbie??
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I'd like to know how he got talked into that one.

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Because he's new to this business.He's only been driving a year.He's an electrician by trade LOL go figure he wanted to drive a truck !!! We are learning as we go.I wish I had seen this site before he started this.
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My hubby has been with them a year and is considering becoming a trainer. This is his first year as a trucker.He made a major career change a year ago and here we are now trying to learn the business.
Not trying so sound lika a smartazz, but I don't understand why would he consider becoming a trainer, when he is still trying to learn the business himself? I'm not a trucker yet, but i've researched this industry long enough, to know that it takes alot longer then one year to become knowlegeable and comfortable enough to become a trainer. I know when I get into this industry and have reached the point when it is time to go out with a trainer, I want someone with more then one years experiance. That is just my opinion.
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i agree....
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Not trying so sound lika a smartazz, but I don't understand why would he consider becoming a trainer, when he is still trying to learn the business himself? I'm not a trucker yet, but i've researched this industry long enough, to know that it takes alot longer then one year to become knowlegeable and comfortable enough to become a trainer. I know when I get into this industry and have reached the point when it is time to go out with a trainer, I want someone with more then one years experiance. That is just my opinion.
I personally would want a trainer with more than 1 year experience if I were a trainee.But this is the requirement that stevens has.only 1 year and you can become a trainer.i'm sure thay would not consider him if he were late on loads or had an accident on his record.But his main concern is making money.I think this would deffo give him more experience.He's a great driver .You gotta start somewhere lol
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Wow, so $16 is twice the money he was making as a company driver?

Sorry, I know I shouldn't make jokes at your pain, but hey, sometimes laughing makes things better.
No not quite... this was exceptionally bad,they tell him winters are always bad.is that true?or just true for his company?
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No not quite... this was exceptionally bad,they tell him winters are always bad.is that true?or just true for his company?
Winters are bad for everyone. The economy isn't helping much either.
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good to know
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Winters are bad for everyone. The economy isn't helping much either.
I guess next year we'll know to have some money put back for winter.Wish someone would have told us this year though LOL See i am laughing.
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Winters aren't always bad for everyone - it really depends on where you work, what you do, where you run, etc.

I wish you the best of luck and hope you find a solution that works for both of you.
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I would be looking for a company driver job like crete. Do your research on what company would suit him and get preapproved for hire. Then run like hell from that lease. The money he is making right now. Is only benefiting stevens not your husband.
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Not trying so sound lika a smartazz, but I don't understand why would he consider becoming a trainer, when he is still trying to learn the business himself? I'm not a trucker yet, but i've researched this industry long enough, to know that it takes alot longer then one year to become knowlegeable and comfortable enough to become a trainer. I know when I get into this industry and have reached the point when it is time to go out with a trainer, I want someone with more then one years experiance. That is just my opinion.

Goodluck with that......Werner you can be a trainer after 6 months.....It doesn't require much to be a trainer anymore
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Goodluck with that......Werner you can be a trainer after 6 months.....It doesn't require much to be a trainer anymore
That is downright frightening. Is it my imagination, or does that mean that Werner (and Stevens) have such high turnover that they can't keep drivers with significant experience?
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