It is what it Is.. just keep moving forward...

I'm sorry you had to deal with that. Some men don't get it. They think every woman should bow to them and their disgusting habits and lack of hygiene. As for the company, there are others out there. Lots more. Better ones. Good luck to you and happy holidays.

 

Great advice for newbies.

 

Is'nt that the truth though.Even though this is an equal opportunity profession,women do have some standards that a lot of the male gender just don't get.Im not going to work anywhere that some lady trk drivers don't work like the last company.

 

Men should be more like me. Seriously. Lots think every woman wants them. I think none want me. And I act accordingly. A woman can so the job just like I can, and I've seen women who can run circles around any man. Really about time the sexist attitudes changed already. It's almost 2014. Not 1814.

 

I'm also sorry this had to happen to you and the house of cards took a temporary tumble. As new drivers especially want to try to make at least that 1 year mark with one company, I give you a lot of credit for using your head to safeguard your CDL and keeping the company's bad equipment from tarnishing your record.
You also shouldn't have to put up with a trainer that is unprofessional, unclean, and not concentrated on his job.

I'm undergoing a similar "injustice", as I was let go recently from an employer for standing up for safety violations and other negative conditions.
Try to use this time to "regroup", and move on to a better company,, one without this senseless BS. I wish you success!

 

well call me sally, cause i dont get it either --no reason to not have time to take a shower. Yes, once in while you might miss one but not for numerous days.
First question i think a newbie should ask a trainer is "What can i bring with me and what are your rules ?" second question: Will we be taking showers regularly ? (separately unless you are really digging your trainer) and do you use your truck as an outhouse? ask questions and ask him /her if they have any.
You will probably feel the need to do what and go with whoever the Company wants to send you with to get the job.
But you can decline and ask tactfully to be put in with someone else, on the other hand dont be so picky that you need the trainer to have teeth or smell like flowers. LOL

 

I had a trainer that thought getting in the shower no soap was showering.I told him nicely he had a bad case of bo.I didn't wanna trade him in because he was a real good trainer.From then on he showered the correct way.

 

Ladies, you owe men nothing. You need not now to them or anything else. You don't owe them sex, you don't have to stay in the kitchen, etc. And if anyone is going to come at you with that archaic BS just walk away and hold your head up knowing you're better than that and better than the "women" who put up with it.

Another thing, KW, be proud of what you did and realize getting let go from that company was a blessing in disguise. There's no reason to ever drive unsafe equipment, especially now with the CSA and PSP. At the end of the day you're walking away with a clear conscience. No shame in that game. Looking for a better job is temporary. Killing someone isn't. You did the right thing.