Stevens Transport aviary

Smokr, what has happened with you has been an eye opener. I am formulating a back-up plan ust in case I get thrown a curve ball. At this time I do not forsee anything like what you had happen to you but you never know.

 

Are you on a truck with a trainer? Or are you referring to one of the Red Shirts back at the stevens school?

Different people have different ideas about how to go about teaching. That goes for just about anything. After you have been working with the transmission for a while you might start to think that Floating is easier then shifting while using the clutch. And it is in some scenarios. But when you are first starting out I think it is better to teach the basics first and build from there.

I also try to emphasize working with the equipment and not abusing the equipment. I believe it will make you a much better driver in the long run.

In the beginning your instructor should let you shift the way you are most comfortable. I think you have the right ideas about shifting.

I don't see the point in pressuring you to float right off the bat if you don't want to. Especially if you are not being hard on the transmission.

It just takes practice. . . Just hang in there.

 

I agree. This could have something to do with insurance or ability to repay the loan. But all of this should have come up in the beginning and not weeks after the fact.

 

Now that you have a CDL you have something to offer a trucking company. Especially those that have a training program.

Mabe they will even re-imberse you for your school.

I have been reading posts stating that companies prefer to hire trainees and that experienced drivers are having trouble finding work. I'm not sure how true that is. I tend to believe that good people are always in demand.

 

Just a driver that listens, ask questions, has worked for other big companies that are just as dysfunctional as Stevens, and my sister is an insurance underwriter for a major insurance company, and it is amazing how many decisions now days are made based on the insurance demands.

then there is all my life experience.

Stevens should be more upfront with there requirements but there are just too many bosses.

 

Does Stevens put the "fun" in dysfunctional?

 

Hey Smokr, What have you found out today? I hope you had good news. I live 65 miles away from where you are and if you need a ride or a place to hang your hat till you get it together let me know, my door is open for you.

 

Screenman, that is very nice of you. Hopefully smokr got the issues resolved and is out on a truck doing what he wants to do.

 

Smokr good luck