Samolian video for helping new drivers..?

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  1. Basicbrute

    Basicbrute Bobtail Member

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    Was wondering if there's a Somalian website to explain dot hours of service or is there an driver here that can contact my student and explain things for me. There's a pretty big language barrier and I just want to make sure he really understands hours.
     
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  3. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    Make sure he can read and write English. If he can understand English then there is no reason he shouldn't be able to understand the hos
     
  4. CallMeArty

    CallMeArty HaMMeRED DoWN

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    If he cant understand our hos how does he know how to read a map? Or follow directions to a shipper or reciever? Or understand road signs?
     
  5. Basicbrute

    Basicbrute Bobtail Member

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    He can I just wanted him to really understand and sometimes it helps hearing it in his own language. . Lordy
     
  6. CallMeArty

    CallMeArty HaMMeRED DoWN

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    You should see when the dot gets ahold of one of those middle eastern owned produce trucks out of california.
     
  7. Kalin72

    Kalin72 Light Load Member

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    In that part of Africa they do not have written laws and the education is on level maybe second grade, first semester, and I am pretty sure it will be hard to explain to him how HOS works.
    Let me guess the company, Amerifreight, Chicago?
     
  8. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Sounds more like the op is the owner, and the Somali guy is his employee. I'd say have him find someone who speaks both languages fluently and go from there
     
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    Snailexpress Road Train Member

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    What? Language is a barrier? Not all born in USA can understand HOS. LEO included. Just search this forum and leave poor Somalian guy on his own.
     
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  10. not4hire

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    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I like my popcorn with a little salt and a LOT of butter.



    But, I'm wondering.
    I thought English comprehension was a DOT requirement for obtaining a CDL.
     
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