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Who is training the trainers?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by trucknguy, Dec 13, 2020.

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  1. Dec 13, 2020 #1
    trucknguy

    trucknguy Medium Load Member

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    Had a conversation with a duo parked next to me. I casually asked the driver had he noticed his air compressor cycling constantly? He said what? I dunno ask my trainer. “Trainer” came out of the passenger side and wanted me to quit talking to his trainee as HE was the teacher. So I asked him about the compressor and he said yeah, so it always does that.... I weep for the motoring public.
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2020 #2
    86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    And there you go.....
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2020 #3
    AModelCat

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    Meanwhile "Mr Trainer" only has 8 weeks more experience than the trainee........
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2020 #4
    GoneButNotForgotten

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    Maybe this trainer was "grooming" this trainee for a little more than driving and saw you as a possible "block"?
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2020 #5
    Numb

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    sad answer is nobody!
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2020 #6
    Final Drive

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    Are you referring to the air dryer purging constantly?
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2020 #7
    runningman0661

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    The blind leading the blind.
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2020 #8
    Espressolane

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    At a former company, they had a solid training program. If selected to be a driver trainer, you were required to attend a class on how to train people. In addition to the class, they also had a training book that both the trainer and student driver had to complete. Sadly, I don’t think that is the standard for most companies now.
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2020 #9
    runningman0661

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    As far as the air compressor cycling goes, I was in Oak Grove, Missouri and a landstar driver parked next to me with his air dryer cycling constantly. I was cleaning my windows, so I say “So I hear you Landstar guys make good money.” Him “Oh yeah, I’m making bank bro” Me “ Well if your making bank, why can’t you get that air dryer fixed?” Needless to say he didn’t like that.
     
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  12. Dec 13, 2020 #10
    Chinatown

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    Some trainers think they're seasoned university professors teaching rocket science.
     
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