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Discussion in 'Prime' started by silenteagle, Oct 24, 2011.

  1. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    I dont have the experience to train yet.
     
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  3. silenteagle

    silenteagle Road Train Member

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    Dogs have character & charisma.
    Cats have attitude & arrogance.
     
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  4. DragonTamerBrat

    DragonTamerBrat Road Train Member

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    You obviously haven't met my cats. They have all four. :biggrin_25520:
     
  5. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Ill stick to my cat. Hes my buddy.
     
  6. silenteagle

    silenteagle Road Train Member

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    Well, our first conversation about the progress included a discussion about being proactive and taking charge of the truck when Fred is driving. On his leg coming out of SF headed to Laredo he hopped into the seat, started driving without checking his log, and followed the GPS, which took him off I5 and the back way around the San Bernadino mountains (through Palmdale) Cost us 2.5 hours, as he ran out of hours on his 8/2 split and ddn't understand why. Lessons learned the hard way are sometimes the best lessons learned. He now understands the 8/2 split and its uses, as well as the importance of log management and route planning, even if it is just for his leg of the trip. Today we talked about revenue and the expense ledger, and how he should start shadowing my bookkeeping. Definitely good traning last night and today, even if it did cost me a few hours sleep.

    In his grace, he did find a donut shop and possibly the best #### donuts I have ever tasted, which ALMOST made up for the missteps he made.... almost :biggrin_2552:
     
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  7. MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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    On Training, I think it would be a great idea to have any company driver that is thinking about leasing go out with a successful lease operator for at least 30 days to learn the financial responsibilities before they take the plunge.sounds like your doing a great job SE
     
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  8. ironpony

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    After doing it myself, and seeing just how much the newbs struggle in a lease truck - they would be much better served running company for a year or two. Especially if they have family responsibilities, and don't have enough money to start - a couple of months worth of expenses.
     
  9. Avi8er

    Avi8er Light Load Member

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    IP, I think what Mont is trying to say is that after their 2 or 3 years as a company driver they go out with a Lease Operator to learn the financial management side of being a lease operator.
     
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  10. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    That too. OTOH its not so much "going out" like we do in TNT as much as learning the ropes from the experienced folks. That doesn't require time in the truck.
     
  11. Avi8er

    Avi8er Light Load Member

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    True, a couple cups of coffee and maybe a lunch or two should do it I would think.
     
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