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Qualified Trainers?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by whispers65233, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. Feb 5, 2007 #1
    whispers65233

    whispers65233 Medium Load Member

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    I have an acquaintance who is with Arrow Trucking. He graduated C-1 in June of 2006. He went with Arrow then left after one week out with the trainer because he didn't like him . Went with Gainey. This time was out for 2 weeks and left. He didn't like something about them. He drove for a local company for about 2 months and was let go because he was rude to the customers. He was amazingly allowed to go back to Arrow who said he had enough "experience" so as not to have to go out with a trainer.
    Now with only 3 months of driving time with them, he tells me Arrow asked him if he wanted to become a trainer! :smt101 Either he is pulling my leg or Arrow has really lost it! What are your opinions on what should qualify a driver to become a trainer?

    :scratch:
     
    whispers65233, Feb 5, 2007
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  3. Feb 5, 2007 #2
    sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    I don't start school until Feb 19, but I have noticed comments about inexperienced trainers. That is one of my biggest concerns.
    If they send me out with a trainer that is not well versed in all aspects of this industry, it's a waste of everyone's time. I would either be 1) not trained correctly, or 2) under trained.

    How much of the high turnover in this industry is due to poor training?

    What is the average time of experience for drivers involved in preventable accidents? Per company?

    Would really like to hear from the pros on this.
     
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  4. May 20, 2007 #3
    MADDOGPI

    MADDOGPI Bobtail Member

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    I know alot of the big companys let their drivers become trainers after only driving for 6 months.
     
    MADDOGPI, May 20, 2007
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