Transition from trainer to solo

They usually send them out right away to get their truck if they want to go and then route them home to get it packed. But its usually up to the student. Your boyfriend still has to pass the upgrade test. And from what I've seen lately the testers have not been letting things slide. Which is good. Tell your bf to do everything by the book if he doesn't want to do a couple more weeks with a trainer.

 

Well, that's good and bad to hear.. the testers are picky and want things done their way, but as I said. As long as he goes by the book it should not be a problem. The test are multiple choice and cover logging, trip planning, qcomm, safety policy, company policy. Plus a road test. The road test is where all the bad habits come out. Something simple like not doing a turn correctly will be cause for concern even though your bf may not think so.

 

So did the bf pass and get his truck?

 

Training is usually a minimum of 150 hours driving and a min of 28 days behind the wheel. Then if he is ready the trainer will call it in and USA will start looking for loads to get him in for upgrade. But that could take some time to do too..
Then, if he messes up and fails they either send him home or set him up for another minimum of 2 weeks. If he passes it will be his choice to grab a truck if one is available or go home for a break.