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New rule for trainees

Discussion in 'Werner' started by SunnyBunny, Apr 17, 2009.

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  1. Apr 30, 2009 #31
    StrawberryWine_SC

    StrawberryWine_SC Light Load Member

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    Well said, Steele, well said!
     
    StrawberryWine_SC, Apr 30, 2009
    StrawberryWine_SC, Apr 30, 2009
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  3. May 3, 2009 #32
    SunnyBunny

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    I want to thank you for your understanding! I also have gotten much more comfortable on the road in the last couple of weeks. I've always prided myself on being strong and independent and was surprised by my reaction to the rule change. I needed a bit of a kick in the pants - but your message really helped, thanks!
     
    SunnyBunny, May 3, 2009
    SunnyBunny, May 3, 2009
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  4. May 3, 2009 #33
    SunnyBunny

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    I want to thank everyone that posted. Some of you with encouragement and understanding for a newbie, some of you with the kick-in-the-pants I needed to realize what a wimp I was being. I was definitely having a "poor me" moment. You all helped bring me around.

    Now that I am at the half way point, I want you all to know I have a lot more confidence. Some of that came from your posts and also from talking to other truckers in those same truck stops. I was so wrong to feel defensive, and although I will take precautions, I will remember that almost all of the truckers out there are people like me, trying to make a living on the road.

    Thanks again!http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/images/smilies/roundies/biggrin_25514.gif
     
    SunnyBunny, May 3, 2009
    SunnyBunny, May 3, 2009
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  5. May 3, 2009 #34
    swisschris62

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    i wouldnt worry about truck stops
    worry when your driving into the crappiest parts of town to deliver and have every degenerate watching you waiting for you to make a mistake
    always keep a good bit of room in front of you ( dont get to clost to the 4 wheeler at the light) in case you have to get moving to shake of the local thug and keep your doors locked
     
    swisschris62, May 3, 2009
    swisschris62, May 3, 2009
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  7. May 3, 2009 #35
    Im4Jesus

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    Well said swisschris62 and even us guys should be aware of our surroundings in certain areas :biggrin_25519:
     
    Im4Jesus, May 3, 2009
    Im4Jesus, May 3, 2009
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  8. Jul 11, 2009 #36
    CBtruckers Wife

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    Just wanted to let you know that my hubby is in training and the trainer has time off and Werner did put my hubby in a motel. He has a room mate another person that is in training. Just thought I would let you know it may depend on whos running the show.
     
    CBtruckers Wife, Jul 11, 2009
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  9. Nov 1, 2009 #37
    zwire315

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    But truckers do sleep in the truck at truck stops... didnt they tell you that at school?
     
    zwire315, Nov 1, 2009
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  10. Dec 13, 2009 #38
    Marty007

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    I did not know you could break up the training hours, and if the opportunity is available how long would the 300 hours take if you constantly stayed on the truck with a trainer?

    Is the 300 hours behind the wheel training or just in the truck hours?
    :biggrin_25523:
     
    Marty007, Dec 13, 2009
    Marty007, Dec 13, 2009
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  11. Dec 15, 2009 #39
    hcso506

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    300 driving hours only.
     
    hcso506, Dec 15, 2009
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  12. Dec 15, 2009 #40
    Belton Bandit

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    Looks like I'll be going to Dallas for training Monday after christmas. They said pack 10 days worth of clothes. The truck must have more space that i thought. Any advice for a rookie right outta 4 week truck driving school?
     
    Belton Bandit, Dec 15, 2009
    Belton Bandit, Dec 15, 2009
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