They say it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert...

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  1. Dominick253

    Dominick253 Heavy Load Member

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    ... if that's true than I was an expert at waiting for Shipping and receiving after my first year.
     
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  3. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    Nope, you're still a rookie, I spent 3 yrs in shipping and receiving, now I I'm on the other side of the fence, I still haven't gotten it figured out.
     
  4. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    There's less than 10000 hours in a year so you're not there yet.
     
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    Fx9 Light Load Member

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    Who is " they " ?
     
  6. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    you can only count the actual hours your doing what ever it is you looking to be proficient at. If you only wait an average of 8 hours a day at the dock, then it would take 1250 blocks of 8 hours to make the 10000 hours needed to be considered proficient.
     
  7. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    All we can tell you is that it is a government agency.
     
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  8. madman76

    madman76 Light Load Member

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    You never become an expert in trucking since the dot is always changing the rules
     
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    not4hire Road Train Member

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  10. Starboyjim

    Starboyjim Road Train Member

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    Not enough. Too many tasks don't repeat, because of conditions. Besides, exactly what is an "expert?" Someone who never makes a mistake? Someone who always makes the right choice? Someone who knows everything there is to know about the tasks? Best
     
  11. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Some drivers never get to that point no matter how many years they drive.
     
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