Calling all trainees/former trainees

Unless they changed it you have to show 10hrs of backing. My students would have, say 15 minutes, of docking backing (which was logged on the DT) and then we would practice during the day. I almost always logged 30 minutes worth each day, sometimes more because we would practice while off-duty (saves their hours).

 

I don't recall them mentioning that. The instructor just advised to let them do all of the backing if possible and if you have the time, make them practice at the truck stop or a terminal. It could be in the book I guess, but I don't remember talking about it and I'm too lazy to look right now...

 

The requirements used to be 150hrs driving forward and 10hrs backing........MY TC said we could use some of the forward hours for backing, but at 15 minutes a day (or every other day) it really just made it hard to remember to go on the drive line after being on-duty when you check in, note that this driving time is backing practice, and then going back in at night to see how many 15 minute backs were done..................it was really just easier to practice for awhile and then mark down 30 minutes or more for that day.

 

great topic Vince, can't wait to get started next week. Are you ready to train yet?

 

I have my CDL and Hazmat just waiting on the hard copy in the mail. I should be in Tunnel Hill 27th or the 2nd.