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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by cpark68, May 17, 2015.

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  1. May 17, 2015 #1
    cpark68

    cpark68 Bobtail Member

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    I am currently on my own and I'm not completely comfortable and I need more training what companies offer more extensive training then a month
     
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  3. May 17, 2015 #2
    crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    Not any I can think of, have you talked with your current company? ask them for more time with a trainer
     
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  4. May 17, 2015 #3
    cpark68

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    Ya they won't put me with another mentor the most they will do is send me to a yard for a day
     
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  5. May 17, 2015 #4
    baha

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    Try the yard offer you may get a chance to talk more about it at home term. ?
     
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    Wild Murphy

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    Crete Carrier will do up to 8 weeks. First 4 weeks trainer sits in passenger seat the whole time. Now since you have some training already, they might cut you loose if you are comfortable and test out earlier. Good luck.
     
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  8. May 17, 2015 #6
    77smartin

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    What are you not comfortable with? Maybe we can help here.
     
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  9. May 17, 2015 #7
    cpark68

    cpark68 Bobtail Member

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    It's my backing the mentor I had didn't teach me very much and that's what I'm having problems with
     
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  10. May 17, 2015 #8
    SlowPoke44magnum

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    The yard training should definitely help your backing.
     
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  11. May 17, 2015 #9
    cpark68

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    The only issue with the yard is they could only help for a hour and that was it
     
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  12. May 17, 2015 #10
    RoadRooster

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    Practice, practice, practice. A trainer can't be with you long enough for you to become proficient. Stay with your company, use downtime to practice, and for God's sake, get out and look.

    When I am waiting my turn at a customer, I practiced backing on a drop lot. 30 minute break...practice. End of the day, practice, waiting for a load, practice.

    It takes about a year to really feel comfortable in our job regardless of what your weakness is. Can't have a trainer holding your hand that long...its time to do it yourself.
     
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