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Trainer Driving On My Time

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by farmerjohn64, Jun 7, 2020.

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  1. Jun 8, 2020 #11
    Texnmidwest

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    If the DOT discovers someone is driving under someone else's logs......that be not good. MAJORLY not good!
     
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  3. Jun 8, 2020 #12
    Hazmat Cat

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    You’ll have 30+ driving hours under your belt before you leave the hotel. Great start my man!
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2020 #13
    ProteinBar

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    The login used for the Qualcomm on my truck is a combination of my initials and the last 4 of my phone number. At tmc it was similar. I suspect he's probably getting the admin papers filled out... at least I'd hope that's his motive, surely no western express trainer wouldn't do something illegal such as driving under your name.

    On a side note, 100 hours driving time for training? Is it really that low?
     
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  5. Jun 8, 2020 #14
    farmerjohn64

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    I guess if the DOT asks I’ll have to respond with, “I’m just that good.” Lmao
     
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  7. Jun 8, 2020 #15
    farmerjohn64

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    I’m doing flatbed and know almost nothing about load securement after their brief 3 day class and I’ll likely have to learn a lot on my own since I’ll only be with a trainer for a little over a week, but yeah I’ll do updates primarily on my loads; tell me if I completely f’ed up and if I try to go down the road like that a light summer blade of grass will blow everything off my trailer, or if I’m on the right track haha
     
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  8. Jun 8, 2020 #16
    lovesthedrive

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    The trainer probably ran out of hours. I wouldnt worry about it. The trainer is willing to give you free drive time. Let it roll
     
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  9. Jun 8, 2020 #17
    Dick Danger

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    You should fit right in with the modern flatbedders then.
     
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  10. Jun 8, 2020 #18
    kemosabi49

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    There is a Flatbed forum here with guys that have years of experience. And yes they do joke about and at times give W.E. a hard time, but if you need any help they will tell you the right way to secure a flatbed load.
     
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  11. Jun 8, 2020 #19
    Kyle G.

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    Good for you! As stated above, be sure to check out the flatbed forum. Lots of good folks post regularly over there and there is an abundance of useful info, pictures, tips, etc.

    Flatbedding isn't rocket science, but you definitely have to know what you are doing. Keep an open mind, always be aware of everything going on around you, and always be willing to learn.

    Good luck!!!
     
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  12. Jun 8, 2020 #20
    Mountaintrucker4302

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    Are you really suprised, its western express.
     
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