being trained vs being used

We did not team but my trainer still used me to get insane miles (which I enjoyed, by the way lol). I see training more like a probation step, if you don't rear end a school bus or jump off a cliff you can get your own truck, because you can't really learn anything in two weeks, maybe to use the qualcomm and that's pushing it.

 

I had fun when at the end of my training we ran it as a team. He pushed me hard to be a good driver and in the end it felt like it was a good way to repay him. He made a huge check that last week...something like 2500 gross. I was happy for him and when I got my truck he checked it over and made sure I was set up. I remember him "raiding" the shop...he knew what I might need in a pinch and made sure I had it.

 

Sounds like you had an excellent trainer.

 

Doesn't work that way. Back when I was a trainer, I had little or no control over holding back a student co-driver. My home terminal safety department would route them in after 5 weeks, even if I said he/she wasn't ready. They made the decision whether or not to upgrade them to 1st seat, or send them out for more training.