Struggling with training for fuel delivery

I am talking about new to trucking! Not just new to fuel hauling!

 

OK that's what I thought.I use to haul petroleum the bucket isn't as important as making sure you shut off the valve and programming the correct fuel and amount.

 

Don't know about dirt bag! But if you want it bad enough you're gonna have to earn it. And if you do want it, you won't mind doing what it takes to get there.
Keep up the good fight! And strive to be the best at whatever path you choose!

 

Well who says those exp guys weren't new to trucking.The entire industry is dangerous.The OP is trying and wants to get it right so give him a chance.

 

It's not up to me to give him the chance. There are segments of this industry that are more inherently dangerous than others. I think 9,000 gallons of high test is a little more dangerous than say 24 pallets of water. It's kinda like playing your first tee ball game and getting called up to the majors.

 

Defiantly something. Starting off I went through it too. Thinking one misstep will blow the terminal sky high. In a few months you'll be in and out of the places like you own em. Where i'm at, some of these racks are so old and broke down i'm amazed they still function.

I think the worst is behind you once you F up a drop. Try dumping LSD in a premium tank..my F'n heart stopped when I saw the fitting glass with a blueish color to it. Thought I'd be canned too but at least I had the presence of mind to run in there and stop the pumps. All because I wasn't paying attention. Company told me take tomorrow off and come back to work. Focus is key, keep your head in the game and you'll be alright.

 

A good trainer can explain things in a manner where you can remember and relate the conversation to the task. Some people can explain things without conveying the message at all. Then you walk away more confused than ever.

You may have to do something to help yourself with the process. By all means don't give up, and get down on yourself.

 

You'll get the hang of it. You already know what you're doing wrong and that's a big step.

Next time you're discouraged just stop and think about all the tanker drivers you've seen. Some of them are probably dumber than you are, maybe a lot of them are, and they eventually caught on to the right way of doing things. If they can do it, you can do it.

And I agree with all the other posters who said that focus is necessary. Bring all of yourself to the task at hand.