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Discussion in 'Millis' started by Baritone, Sep 11, 2013.

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  1. Sep 11, 2013 #1
    Baritone

    Baritone Road Train Member

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    Post your questions, comments and suggestions related to OTR Training to actual Millis Trainers here and we will do our best to answer them.
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2013 #2
    Baritone

    Baritone Road Train Member

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    All Millis Trainers please assist in monitoring this thread with me so we can offer feedback/information to potential students!
     
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  4. Sep 11, 2013 #3
    bamamac

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    What are some tendacies that a trainer both positive and negative(besides a newbie answering his cell phone while driving) looks for in a newbie to help you decide in your opinion if they can cut it?
     
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  5. Sep 11, 2013 #4
    BuckeyeCowboy63

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    Good question for a any trainer from any company.
     
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  7. Sep 12, 2013 #5
    Solo_Seat

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    I think a new trainee should get the stank eye test right away. If he can't handle that, he won't make it.
     
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  8. Sep 13, 2013 #6
    Old MP

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    A little "stank eye" ain't never really hurt no one. Builds character.
     
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  9. Sep 13, 2013 #7
    Baritone

    Baritone Road Train Member

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    Good question - I imagine most trainers will have their own list of things they look for but here are mine.......

    Driving - First let me say I dont expect the student to be able to do most maneuvers well, as they are just starting out. With that said, I look for "depth perception" when backing, understanding blind spots and using GOAL. (Get Out and Look) You would be very surprised at how many just back up and only look out one mirror, assuming there's never anything worth seeing on the right side. Also - immediately look for vision issues - both day and night.

    Work Ethic - Big issue with me. I have had students think if they are not driving, they can play and not pay attention and/or not get out of the truck when hooking/unhooking loads, strapping etc. I fully expect the student to do all of this as they need to learn proper methods for doing each. If I have to wake you each morning/evening to go to work - we will have an issue. Same goes for end of shift duties. All of these duties are explained and taught by the trainer - but if you dont have the desire to complete them, on your own or with guidance then it wont work. Customer presentation - meaning how you deal with the customers we have. Are you polite, respectful and positive even when they are not.

    In short - most driving issues other than whats stated above can be fixed with time and instruction. I can not teach work ethic and either you have it or you dont.

    You show me you have those two things and I'll do what ever is needed to help you complete the training and graduate to your own truck.

    Hope that isnt too in depth but I could have actually gone much deeper in detail.
     
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  10. Sep 13, 2013 #8
    playamwj12

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    Completely agree with Baritone. Im HUGE on the whole work ethic, and being on time for appointments. We have no set schedule, so if the truck has to roll at night its got to go. Be rested, be motivated be safety minded. Another thing id like to mention is not only getting out to look while backing, but moving forward as well. Ive had instances trying to get out of a truckstop at 0200 with trucks parked out of spaces I had to make tight turns to do it. My pride isnt too big to get out, id rather take a second and look then rip a blue collarred hard working mans hood off.
     
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  11. Sep 13, 2013 #9
    PowderBlue

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    I think 90% of training is just wheel time and learning the procedures without killing your trainer or yourself.... One rule you should ALWAYS follow is STOP! your trainer says that .. then do it .. I dont know how many stories I heard from my trainer about students that wouldnt just STOP! I was fortunate and had a dude who has been at Millis for 22 years or something and 35 years total. He was great but if you ####### up .. he let you know. You can never go to slow when your learning. If you make a mistake dont dwell on it .. just learn from it and move on. Some of my close calls in training burned holes in my brain that has saved my ### on numerous occasions while solo. Like these guys said as well... ALways G.O.A.L if your not sure.. Its embarrassing .. but not near as bad as taking someones mirror or hood off. We have all seen that at truck stops and EVERYONE is watching once you hit something.
     
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  12. Sep 14, 2013 #10
    gsd1

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    question for millis trainers ? what is considered a major moving violation, it says on the mti web site,must not have had a major moving violation with in the past 5 years. is 15 mph over the speed limit a major moving violation ? how many moving violations does mti except in the last 3 years ?
     
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