While I personally don't blame you for being upset, I do think it's a good idea for a rookie to get his first winter under his belt with a partner.
That's another reason why I went Texas regional so I won't have to deal with all the bad weather up north..so I asked the dispatcher week I be over the road training and here said yea..so that right there basically sealed the deal for me
I saw several Prime trucks in the ditch all over the country last winter. After that one and as early as this one is starting - and looking to be as bad - I'm not surprised they're focusing on additional winter training. It's worth taking advantage of it.
No accidents? A week ago you were asking about taking primes smith systems class because you hit a fence with your trailer ... I think there is a lot missing from this story prime isn't just pulling all new drivers in to retrain
I dunno maybe after the load shifting incident and hitting the fence they think you need a little more time with a trainer before the bad stuff hits.
If you're not content there, then leave. Set up an orientation date with a new company and follow through. Real simple to do.
That's that's I was thinking but come to find out the the owner of the fence didn't want to follow through with getting fixed..the dispatcher said he just had to put his pole back in the ground and that I had no other option to get out the yard..so that was cool..and after they investigated the load shift they (from pics and other drivers that was there) I had done my part as far as securing the load and having my straps in the correct place...so idk how big of factor that played in everything
Im not familiar with this particular driver's case, but if they are asking him to get more training then he is a hair away from getting fired from whatever accidents/incidents he has accumulated while solo. Someone thinks highly enough of him to retain him as a driver by offering this opportunity. And yes there is a program to target poor drivers for additional training. This case appears to be beyond that. The return to a trainer's truck is certainly a step more than that poor driver program.
