PTL

I am new to trucking. I thought I was doing good by going to PTL. I was proven wrong my first day out. I was paired with a "trainer" and left the yard in Murray. On my trip, I was called every name imaginable, was not allowed to use a GPS or qualcom.He said people like me should not be allowed to breed. He expected me to know where I was going and all of the stops along the way. He would not let me see our preplan to know any of this. He gave no guidance or help as to what I should or needed to do. Instead, he would scream at me after I made a mistake. He yelled at me for contacting my wife when I was off duty.He asked if I went to CDL school full of #######.Nothing I did was right. I was closing the doors after we had unloaded, he pulled forward pulling the door out of my hands and caught it on a rail. It broke 4 out of the 5 hinges on the door and somehow, he claimed it was my fault. I would NEVER recommend anyone working for PTL, especially if you have a chance of getting paired with this guy.

 

Yes, he has been reported. There is NO WAY I will get back in a truck with anyone like him or for PTL again.

 

Hey Drifter, I see youre from Paris. PM me, it wont let me PM you. I live in Paris now.

 

PTL has since sent me home and explained to me that it could take awhile before they send me out with another trainer. I have a VERY pregnant wife and dont have time to wait around on them. Any one know where I can go and still be home when my wife has the baby?

 

I prefer local or dedicated so I can be home some. PTL said "out six, home one" wouldnt be too bad but I was out 9 and was going to be gone at least 6 more before i got home for one.

 

Thanks to everyone for the advice and comments. Glad to be a part of a board with such helpful people.