Who's the lucky trainer?

Discussion in 'PAM' started by ecmcintosh, Feb 27, 2012.

  1. mattbh23

    mattbh23 Heavy Load Member

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    I spoke to one of my buddies in school now and he said that there were two students who were still in their 5th week who haven't passed pre-trip, 4 pt, road, and range. It's bad because I remember them from when I was in school. Yeah they are not really cut out to be drivers. I know it's a lot to be thrown upon you in a short amount of time but come on 5 weeks.:biggrin_25513:
     
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  3. ecmcintosh

    ecmcintosh Light Load Member

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    Sad part is, which everyone knows......school is just enough to get your CDL. What are these guys gonna do when they get in the real world? Most guys were worried sick about getting an alley dock at the CDL test because they couldn't get it in the box. I promptly asked them...."what are you gonna do when you get out on the road and can't back into a dock?"

    edit to add.....

    There were a couple guys testing(their 3rd week) when I started school on the 6th....and finally passed on the 24th with me.
     
  4. mattbh23

    mattbh23 Heavy Load Member

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    Well I got my lucky trainer call today, I should be leaving between tomorrow and Friday (Late Thursday or Friday).
     
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  5. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Good luck to you!

    Pay attention, ask questions.....remember the only dumb question is the one not asked!

    If you are confused or just flat don't understand something....ASK UNTIL YOU DO!
     
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  6. ecmcintosh

    ecmcintosh Light Load Member

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    Got a call from Sandy to verify some stuff, got my driver code and the wait begins for a trainer.
     
  7. ecmcintosh

    ecmcintosh Light Load Member

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    Allright....just got the call. Looks like I'm truckin' Wednesday. Woohoo!!!

    edit to add....

    COOL!!!!...just noticed I upgraded to Light Load Member on here. Before you know it, I'm gonna be one of those crusty, crabby old guys.
     
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  8. aka120

    aka120 Bobtail Member

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    I think you already are one of those crusty, crabby old guys :biggrin_2559: jk
    I know what you mean, I got my call too...my trainer expects to be here tomorrow between 9am-12pm. He would have been here today but between getting unloaded and then reloaded it wasn't meant to be.
    My trainer sounds like a real cool, down to earth guy with lots of years experience.
     
  9. mattbh23

    mattbh23 Heavy Load Member

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    My trainer is the same way, he has lots of expierence which I think is an awesome thing see you out there on the highway.
     
  10. ecmcintosh

    ecmcintosh Light Load Member

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    Interesting. My guy said he's been with PAM 15 yrs. He's coming from NY, picking me up and we're headed to Laredo.

    aka120, I feel like one of the crusty, crabby old guys every morning, LOL. Come to think of it, I'll turn 40 this year.:biggrin_25523:
     
  11. aka120

    aka120 Bobtail Member

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    See you out there mattbh :biggrin_25519:

    Cool, my trainer said hes coming out of New Orleans.

    LOL, nothing wrong with that brother, I feel the same way even tho I'll be 32 this year.
     
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