A question?

The problem is too many people are being pushed through training who should never even be in a truck.
There shouldn't an exact time frame for training, some will pick it up in a week and others never will.

 

Yes, quite a few are here as a last resort, we see their posts around here quite frequently. And that's just the people who are somewhat internet savvy, and care enough to at least take some time to post something. IMO, there are far more that care even less, and are jumping into this industry.

 

That's what I thought but wanted to make sure,lol.

 

This industry is horrible, they will do anything to make a buck. Sometimes they will force training on new guys who need to be trained themselves, they tell "trainers" how great it will be and they'll earn all this extra money.
I've been driving for 1.5 years now and they did ask me to be trainer. I do not want to become one as I like my privacy, not being worried about my trainee hitting or doing something stupid. It's not worth a bit of extra money to me.

 

And then the world comes to an end. Nations fail. God is dead

 

What's up with the fingerless gloves thing? I've heard people mention them but never seen anyone wear them

 

hahaha that's pretty fuuny but I think I can top it. My trainer pulled up in a fuel isle for us to switch turns driving so I went in to get some snacks and drink for the road. Then I came back out and got in the drivers seat he wasn't there I figured he ran in also. a few minutes later a dude opens the drivers door and says "what the #### are you doing in my truck??" yeah wasn't even his truck it was just another red truck not even the same company. I just got into some dudes truck and sat there like a #######. Our truck was 2 down. He was cool about it when I explained what happened but #### I felt like the biggest idiot. I don't think any trainer in the history in trucking has had to say "OK so when you come back from the gas station make sure you get in the right truck."

 

well it's better then getting in a parked trk after you shower open the curtain put your shower bag away then realize this isn't my trk.I didn't even notice all his things lol.thank God the driver wasn't there.I learned from then on remember where i park lol.

 

Most of us agree that someone with four months exp to be a trainer is unsafe.what about hiring 18 yr olds for Otr?I know that's been talk but I think this yr that will become law.the owner of kb told his recruiters you even think about hiring 18 yr olds your fired.of course companies like USA and Stevens are pleased as punch.