Out with a trainer question...

Dennis,

I can understand why you not want to go 24/7 with a complete stranger.

Who would? You may want to consider Watkins-Shepard as an alternative.

They will put you in a truck right after completion of their CDL school, with no trainer. Check out their website.

I've heard so much good and bad about them on this forum, so I'm up in the air myself about deciding what to do.

 

you could sleep on the cat walk.... .. remember what you learn will stay with you in your career... when i park at night i always try to find a spot between two o/o.... that way swift or any of the other rookies will not modify the front end of my tractor... but then again... try to look at the o/o truck.. all beat up... find another spot... most important of all... talk to the folks in the fuel lanes.. inside the t/s's.... listen to what they say... ask advice... if you have trouble backing up... ask for help... you may get razzed a little.. but you will find that others are their to help... would rather help you than have you hit my tractor...too much paperwork..

 

Hey Gman... Whats the bad ? I've only herd good stuff about them. I'm getting ready to sign up with them.

 

You'll have to research all the posts on any company that you're interested in........trust me, you'll hear good and bad about every one if you look long and hard enough.....it can make you crazy trying to decide.

 

There may be some companies that want you to run with somebody for a while when you change carriers. But most don't they figure if you have the documented experience, then you are good to go.

Of course, there are also the companies who force you to do "team driving," which means that one of you are rolling the wheels while the other one sleeps. If this is a husband wife team you can really make money that way.

And it will either be VERY good, or pure hell. . . or :smt022

Anyhow, go along with the program, listen and learn. You will find things that you will want to do, and things you will do differently once you are on your own.

I worked a temp job team driving, and while I did not much care for the co-driver that I was assigned with, we both taught each other a lot.

 

As Trainer Of Trainers All I Can Say Trucking Companies Spend Tons Of Money On Safety And Training And The Lessons Learned In 6 Weeks Next To A Trainer Will Become A Tool You Will Use When Your Out Alone And A Situation Arises That Could Be A Real Life Saver And To Be Honest Quit Your ######## And Shift Gear's Be A Trucker Not A Baby With A Jake Brake Going Up Hill, Listen And Learn From Your Teacher Your Life And Next Doors Family May Be At Risk And With A 40 Ton Weapon You Are Dangerous.

 

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