New Training Rule on Motel stays

i did not even a week of training wed-sun, then my trainer took a week off for vacation, so they put me up in a ###### motel and i am stuck here until monday, been here since sunday evening. i am starting to hate werner already.

 

be THANKFUL you have a job AND they are paying for your room. it COULD be worse

 

I have 12 years driving a truck and can't seem to find a job. Be thankful. I might have to try and take your sucky Werner job. LOL
:smt075

 

i'm sure werner will take you. they are always hiring

 

Can't say I'm surprised about the cost savings thing. Lots of companies are trying to reduce costs right now. Since they're telling you that you have to stay at the TS over the weekend here's a few things to consider since you're new to the game that might help out.

Since I don't know, and won't ask what town you're staying the weekend in, find the cleanest, best lit, major chain (except Petro) truck stop close enough for your trainer. Park as close to the entrance or fuel islands as you can and nose toward the lights and doors, and just be generally aware of all your surroundings.

As time goes on, you and your husband will figure out the better and worse of the truck stops. Example: The TA in Jessup MD, I won't even stop to buy fuel. Same holds true for the Pilot on the Southside of Indy. On the other hand, half the time when I stay at the TA in Marianna FL, I forget to lock the door and prefer the back row just because it's quieter... hard to believe but a true statement none-the-less. I can't say the same for the Pilot in Marianna, but that's why I don't stay there too. As a general rule, I've found the newer the truckstop, the better the environment. Not always true, but usually is IMO. Without knowing approximately where you are, it's just difficult to make a better recommendation. Hope it helps.

 

Not always the hard and fast rule of "no-no", but generally the worst of the lot as near I can tell.... in terms of the elemental surroundings anyway.