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after being hired from a company......

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mr. A, Jun 23, 2012.

  1. Jun 23, 2012 #1
    Mr. A

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    whats it like riding with the trainer for the first couple weeks?
     
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  3. Jun 23, 2012 #2
    CondoCruiser

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    It all depends on the person's personality. He might be the nicest person you ever met or the meanest! :biggrin_2555::biggrin_2559:

    You'll be in the hotseat sweating while you learn. Each day it gets a little bit easier.

    Seeing the country the first time is amazing though. If you never got out before there's a whole another world out there.

    It's all about attitude. Stay positive, do a lot of listening and learning and things will go well.
     
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  4. Jun 23, 2012 #3
    Mr. A

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    any info on US Xpress? good or bad is greatly apreciated
     
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  5. Jun 23, 2012 #4
    Gizmo_Man

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    US Express...

    good and bad.
     
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  7. Jun 23, 2012 #5
    Ranger70

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    You will have good days and bad days. Heck you will have good hours and bad hours. Like Condocruiser said it is all about attitude.Remember it is the trainers truck, their house their rules. Putting up with a person for that amount of time in that space is taxing on everyone.So putting up with a certain level of BS is about normal. Hate the game not the player.
     
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  8. Jun 23, 2012 #6
    chompi

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    Like the other poster said, going to depend mostly on your trainer that you are issued. However if you feel you are not being trained properly or just plain don't get along then speak up right away and switch trainers. This happens frequently and the companies realize this so don't hesitate to do so. You should be able to tell if they are using you as a team driver or if they are really training you. Anything over 4500-5000 miles a week would be a good indication that you are team driving and not training. Also if your trainer is sleeping the whole time you are driving is a good sign.

    Other than that, training can really be blast and should feel as if it is going by pretty fast for you!

    You know where to come if you have any questions...
     
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  9. Jun 23, 2012 #7
    Allow Me.

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    Listen carefully.......you will either LOVE or HATE your trainer. There is no in-between. But remember, you are not getting married and spending the rest of your lives together, just a few weeks. You can do it, time flies by.
     
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