New to tanker..tips,advice,etc

Pay attention to the training, ask questions every time you don't understand and always use your protective equipment.

Complacency WILL get you hurt!

Those few who I've seen hospitalized failed to use the PPE provided.

PPE has ONE purpose; to get your tookus out of a jam and it cannot do that one most important function when left in the truck.

Take your time and be safe and make sure you really understand what you are taught.

It is NOT 'rocket science'; a trained cave man can do it!

 

Do you already have a job lined up with Trimac?

If so -- what routes will you have?

What fluids will you be pulling?

Any hazmat?

How often will you be back home?

-- L

 

That's exactly what you're supposed to do during training. Their job is to teach you, and your job is to learn.

Also, go to my profile and click on the Information tab. There are links to some posts I have made in the past that you might find helpful.

 

If Trimac will hire you (in the current freight environment)....& they have a terminal about 10 minutes from your present location -- then that is probably a "no brainer" place to start life in the tanker segment.

Do keep us posted on how things go for you. There are scant posts/threads here on any recent life over at Trimac (or at other tanker fleets, for that matter).

-- L

 

I started any new trainees with this statement:

"The ONLY stupid question IS the ONE you DIDN'T ask!"

Also, don't answer questions without thinking what was asked and making sure you understood the question.

A communications seminar yeilded a great tool.

When asked a question, repeat the question which lets the speaker clear up any missunderstandings before things go awry.

The second day I expected the trainee to remember what was covered on day one and their success or failure at these bits would tell me if they really were listening/learning.

 

Double check at the “point of no return” make sure right tank, right product.

should’ve already made sure room with cushion

“Point of no return” is after hoses hooked up but before opening ANY valves.

 

Like the man said - bug the hell out of the trainer !!! When i train i show what i know and then have you do it . Just sitting there nodding without writing it down wastes my time and yours.