driving with trainer
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by atom1962, Jun 7, 2021.
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I think most of us, including myself at the time, have a negative outlook on spending time with a mentor. However, if you get a decent mentor, and I was lucky enough to get one of those, the time spent with a mentor is a priceless and valuable experience. Like mentioned, CDL school only teaches you what you need to get your CDL. But, a mentor can teach you critical, essential and useful information on how to do the job, not just drive the truck.
So, encourage you to try and embrace the prospect of spending time with a mentor as valuable and needed.
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Why not? He would only do it once. And then he would learn. Otherwise he will be worthless.
You enjoy learning. That’s good because just about every experience we can have can be educational IF we enjoy learning.tscottme, Dave_in_AZ and lovesthedrive Thank this. -
Just started myself last Thursday. No trainer. But, I've screwed up major several times. Took my first load at 80k to Taos, and took the same route I do when we drive through that area on vacation. From Raton, up the hill through Angel Fire and over and down the hill into Taos. Pretty stressful but no major issues.
I had never pulled a loaded trailer, but have moved some around at my shop.
The difference though is it's my truck, my trailer, and my insurance. Routing has been my only real issue so far, and it can definitely be a bad one.
I do know tons of owner operators though that I have called for advice.
I would expect to have to run with a trainer if I went to work for somebody though, as I have no real experience.Last edited: Jun 8, 2021
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