waiting for a trainer

Hey guys, just curious if anyone knows how long people are waiting for trainers. I just finished orientation at the Gary terminal, and I was the only one in the class who couldn't get a trainer. They sent me home, and told me hopefully over the weekend. Funny thing is, I was the only one who wanted to go out today, the other guys wanted to go home for a day or two. I even told my instructor in class, smoking or non smoking I don't care, I just want to get out there, it's been a long time sitting at home and waiting.

 

Well thats not to bad, I'm just worried that I'm going to be sitting around for another week. Would it be wise to keep calling my assigned fleet manager? When I called him this morning he all ready sounded pissed that I called him, and I really don't want to get off on the wrong foot.

 

That was something I was kind of worried about. I wasn't sure who made those plans, and I'm sure the fleet managers have enough drivers calling with issues, that they don't need me calling for something they can't control.


Thanks for all the responses guys, I'm sure I'll be posting in the future, reading all the info on this site is what's kept me from going insane over the past few months while on unemployment.

 

Well you guys were right, got the call from my trainer today. He's going to be getting into my area tomorrow night, and i'm going to meet up with him at the gary terminal sunday morning. So I guess a few days isn't to bad. Funny thing is I'm signed up for refer, and he's a flat bedder. Guess I'm going to learn load securement and tarping anyway. I actually think this will be a good thing going out with a flatbed. I was thinking of going flatbed, but wasn't sure if it was really for me. Guess I'll find out.