Did your trainer take home time while "training" you

Not from western express but when I was a trainer with prime I would ask the the student if he wanted to go home most of them wanted a break after bout 4wk which is well needed so we'll go home for a week then come back n finish up I had one who came home with me so its up to the trainer if its only like a day or two yea you'll probably stay in the truck should be around a area where u can eat n shower but a good trainer will put u in a motel

 

A good trainer will try to work around his students because it's a pain having someone under foot when you're trying to decompress. But remember the companies want your trainer to be matched with a student at all times. It's a never ending battle. I say take your extra time an get familiar with the truck. Use the internet and whatever training materials you have and study. You may find out in four days you've come up with some questions that'll surprise your trainer. Good luck.

 

For a driver with "5 years" of experience, I would guess you could be able to figure out how long 30,000 miles would take....

Anyway... I didnt drive or train for western express (a buddy of mine did train students there)
-Do you have to have a smoker for a trainer? no... you can take one if they don't have any non smokers at the time if you choose
-Trainer takes hometime during training? They dont tend to, but if they do it is a short roll thru scenario, and yes you stay in the truck. Most companies don't want the student going to the trainers home, or to leave the truck (after all you need to be fully immersed in the lifestyle)
-how long does training take? about 6 weeks @ most companies... you can figure roughly 2500-3400 miles each solo week (normally 2-3wks) and 5000- 6000 miles on team weeks.

 

I decided to give a smoker a try, I figured I could tolerate it --- one of the worst decisions I have ever made. I thought how bad could it be? the smoker would probably smoke a little after meals, maybe when stopped. I am fairly tolerant of stuff, at least I thought I was but turns out the guy that I got teamed with smoked 24/7. One cigarette after another, and he smoked even when he was in the bunk and he should have been sleeping. Worst decision of my life. He also did not need to eat, I lost about 15lbs (which was a good thing) in about 4 weeks --- I think he got nourishment for cigarettes. If you are not a smoker, you would be ahead not to chance it. I did not say a word to the guy about his smoking though, just told him to smoke as he pleased, I was the one that decided to go out with a smoker so I figured I did not have the right to complain.

 

Not my fault you haven't asked the company, you are going to work for, basic questions like what your weekly mileage should be as a driver.... maybe you should touch base and ask questions like "how much will I be paid per mile".... have fun @ western express... it sounds like you'll fit in just fine, and in normal fashion get back on here in 3 months talking about how mean they were too you, and how you werent paid, and how you dont get miles.