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Trainer time?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by 18wheeldumptrucker, Apr 2, 2008.

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  1. Apr 2, 2008 #1
    18wheeldumptrucker

    18wheeldumptrucker "Buckeye Bucket"

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    Are there any companies out there that will put you in a truck without making you go out with a trainer first? I have over 3 years OTR experience with an expedite company(straight truck) and I drove a flat bed 18 wheeler for about 4 months regionally. I still drive locally in an 18 wheeler, and have done this job for over two and a half years. Would any company just cut me loose on my own?:biggrin_25524:
     
    18wheeldumptrucker, Apr 2, 2008
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  3. Apr 2, 2008 #2
    Iraqvet

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    My first guess would be maverick....But dont hold me to it...
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2008 #3
    desert_son

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    I know drivers who came on with Swift that had experiance and were assigned their own truck right out of orientation. Some had a day or two with a local driver to learn qualcom if they never used it before.
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2008 #4
    panhandlepat

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    i would say maybe around a week tops with a trainer to make sure you can do what you say.
     
    panhandlepat, Apr 3, 2008
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  7. Apr 5, 2008 #5
    HankSterling

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    I went with May right out of school. I was with a Trainer for 8 days.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2008 #6
    Bigray

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    i went to orientatione with several exp. drivers and afterwards they all left with their own trucks no trainer's.

    i drive for May as well.
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2008 #7
    Scarecrow03

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    I'm sure there are all kinds of companies that would take you with the kind of experience you have without making you go with a trainer.

    My only question is why you would wanna go OTR after 2.5 years of being home every night?
     
    Scarecrow03, Apr 5, 2008
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  10. Apr 6, 2008 #8
    18wheeldumptrucker

    18wheeldumptrucker "Buckeye Bucket"

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    In a few years, the kids are going to be grown and gone and I was just looking into getting things moving in that direction, and see what's what. The little lady and I are looking to head out once the kids are gone.
     
    18wheeldumptrucker, Apr 6, 2008
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  11. Apr 6, 2008 #9
    t_wilson0321

    t_wilson0321 <strong>Adjustable Wench</strong>

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    My husband drove local for almost ten years. Pulled a 40 foot frameless dump hauling coal. He went to Celadon, had three days orientation, and was assigned a truck and out on his own the last day of orientation. No trainer.
     
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  12. Apr 7, 2008 #10
    18wheeldumptrucker

    18wheeldumptrucker "Buckeye Bucket"

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    Thank you all for your posts.
     
    18wheeldumptrucker, Apr 7, 2008
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