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Out with the trainer

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Truckin2Eat, Aug 22, 2013.

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  1. Aug 22, 2013 #1
    Truckin2Eat

    Truckin2Eat Medium Load Member

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    Will I have to do the whole 5 weeks with my trainer from Central? Or is it possible to be turned to solo sooner like a week or 2 sooner for example?
     
    Truckin2Eat, Aug 22, 2013
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  3. Aug 22, 2013 #2
    SlowPoke44magnum

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    It is possible to be turned loose early, but that depends upon company policy, you, and your trainer. It is also possible to have to stay with your trainer past the allotted time if you have some kind of issues operating the truck like needing a bit more practice backing, etc...
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2013 #3
    1nonly

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    You'd be better served asking that question of your company, not here. We don't know what their policy is.
     
    1nonly, Aug 22, 2013
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  5. Aug 22, 2013 #4
    Lady K

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    I believe there is a new set of requirements from when Hubby and I went through... It is based on the number of miles the trainee actually drives, not the number of miles the truck goes... So it depends on loads and LEGAL driving time :)

    But don't quote me... I'm not a trainer...
     
    Lady K, Aug 22, 2013
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  7. Aug 23, 2013 #5
    Truckin2Eat

    Truckin2Eat Medium Load Member

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    Ok because I know I can drive just don't have a cdl yet. Not the best at backing but I can get her in there without any damage.
     
    Truckin2Eat, Aug 23, 2013
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  8. Aug 23, 2013 #6
    MJ1657

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    I'm predicting that post is going to ruffle some feathers around here.
     
    MJ1657, Aug 23, 2013
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  9. Aug 23, 2013 #7
    Lady K

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    LOL... Why?? Our truck is a 'she'... Her name is Matilda :D
     
    Lady K, Aug 23, 2013
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  10. Aug 23, 2013 #8
    MJ1657

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    A newbie saying they can drive a truck usually does it. I personally couldn't care less but those statements usually bring out the cdl police.:biggrin_25525:
     
    MJ1657, Aug 23, 2013
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  11. Aug 23, 2013 #9
    Truckin2Eat

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    U might be right. And I can't help it I gotta Monte Carlo ss 383 stroker high performance nice and its a female too. Nothing personal ill put it in there though.
     
    Truckin2Eat, Aug 23, 2013
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  12. Aug 23, 2013 #10
    Truckin2Eat

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    I understand. I drive started out early. Just need licence.
     
    Truckin2Eat, Aug 23, 2013
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