Question. Had no training when it comes to pulling a heavy load, or any weight for that matter, How different is it and is it gonna a short or long period of time to get used to?, the offset backing training we had was all based on the cones being there, instead of a real life situation so im a little confused on what im supposed to hide in my convex mirror Any pointers?, start Oct. 9th, cant wait to get started really,
It's almost certain that your company is going to put you with a trainer. Hopefully that trainer will give you all that info as it is really more of a learn as you go type deal. As far as convex mirrors... You just have to experiment with them and figure out what works for.
Hopefully, i was informed by a few drivers that youre really gonna learn everything about trucking with experience, im 21 yrs old and i really plan on making this a life long career, hopefully i love it.
You would be lucky to get a trainer that takes his or her time in teaching you the proper way to drive a truck. I know there are many ways but professional driving is about the same no matter what you drive. A lot of drivers when starting out put shifting gears as number one thing to know. Granted it's best to have this part of driving down pat but not a requirement. That's all part of starting out. I would be shocked to have a new driver come in and hit every gear like he's been driving for 20 years. If you have a good trainer they are going to show you how to take care of the truck and how to let the truck work for you. If you have a lousy trainer all they are going to do is show you the company paperwork and give you the keys and say here you go. Having a bad trainer vs a good trainer can mean a long successful career or one you hate and can not wait to get out. Hopefully you'll have a company that allows you to switch trainers if you feel you're not learning anything. Just be sure you have the questions and notes to back up your reason for the change. Your not there to get anyone in trouble but you do need to have good solid training. The part about pulling loads you will learn on the job. You have to do it and not be told. But you need to relax a bit because everyone have been in your shoes. No one can expect you to be a top notch driver right out of the gate. You're going to make mistakes, however, you need to be taught how to avoid the simple ones that most new drivers have. That's where a good driver trainer comes in. If the trainer waits until something happens it's going to be put on you when, I feel, it's the trainers responsibility. Come back on here or PM me after you start and maybe we can help you identify if your trainer is experienced and help you along.
Thank you, im gonna be driving tanker for Schneider, ive heard they train well from some people, and the opposite from others, guess its just the luck of the draw.
Same thing for me no training hauling loads, well I'm in a triaxle dump, and have driven tractor trailers. My dump truck frequently weights 70,000 lbs. The fact there the weight is there is just something you'll get used to.
Husband went to TDI in May and really liked the school. He's been OTR since July and solo for about a month now. He said he'd be happy to talk to you about his experiences so far. Send me a pm if you'd like his number.
