just need to vent about this past week

Discussion in 'Prime' started by dogchimp, Mar 9, 2013.

  1. dogchimp

    dogchimp Medium Load Member

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    So my first week on the road has been fun, I love the driving aspect, and I love being out here on the road, that being said, My instructor is just stating to get on my nerves alot. . .The first of all he only spent an hour out of the required four with me on the shifting range/training pad, and I have yet to back, and when ever I am driving he is talking in Spanish on his phone the whole time, needless to say this is very distracting, especially to a new driver, and while I understand and don't expect him to sit jump and do nothing, he should be paying attention to me and the road, but there have been several instances where I have missed a turn because he doesn't want to show me how the qualcomm works, or give me directions in advance, and just yesterday I figured out why i was having a hard time down shifting I was holding the clutch every time I was hitting the brake, and didnt know I only needed to clutch when I was shifting or coming to a stop.

    But the trump card happened the other day, this random girl jumped up on our truck in a mall parking lot, and started flirting with him, they went on a date, and next thing i know I was told to go find something to do until he tells me to come back to the truck. . .yeah its pretty well implied what happened there, and well I understand it is his truck, and hes a lease operator, im just stressed as hell because of all this, and my fm thinks he is the best trainer she has :-/


    Im done ranting
     
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  3. jxu417

    jxu417 Road Train Member

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    Well that sucks.... Good luck.
     
  4. bob the trucker

    bob the trucker Bobtail Member

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    well if he's the best still ask for someone else your training is the most important thing you will do for the nexy month or two find the trainer that is right for you you will be living with your trainer untill you finish training
     
  5. Shed527

    Shed527 Light Load Member

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    Get off his truck some how!!!! If your DM isn't going to help you then go the next level higher, hell with it.
     
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  6. dirtyrabbit

    dirtyrabbit Medium Load Member

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    Sorry about your bad week driver, but if it's any consolation I just had a daxx good laugh!

    Just worry about your technics, and if you miss more turns, try to use it as a learning opportunity. Good Luck!
     
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  7. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Many of the instructors leave the backing exercises until the last part of your instructional period - it's not uncommon. Distractions while driving are something you're going to have to deal with, so keep you're head about you and ignore the chatter - if you do something that worries him, you'll hear about it. Dude, keep your ultimate goal in mind... getting your CDL, getting through training, and out on your own.
     
  8. olphart

    olphart Medium Load Member

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    So where is this mall at? :?
     
  9. dogchimp

    dogchimp Medium Load Member

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    The mall is in virgina...I now suspect he has been drinking tonight, but can't confirm if he's drunk or tired, he denies it, but my gut is saying otherwise
     
  10. Shed527

    Shed527 Light Load Member

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    Yeah, I'd be sayin' "See ya' cpt."
     
  11. t-2000$kw

    t-2000$kw Bobtail Member

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    Run do not walk to the nearest exit
     
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