teaming problems

I would guess he is buried in the desert somewhere!

 

It's tough because, like you say, you don't want to be charged with an accident for trying to help spot. But he is your teammate. Besides, you may need a spot from time to time.

Personally, I would spot provided:

a) they followed my directions (only had 1 co-driver who didn't)

b) they didn't make a habit of it (had 1 co-driver that would wake me up for help 10 times a week)

Your safety is #1. I would still team with someone prone to scratching trailers, but if I thought they might wind up in a serious accident I was done.

That's my best recommendation. I recall that you're currently rehabbing your driving/work history so you don't really have the option of going to a solo company. And maybe you'll find a really good co-driver. But I think you should plan on gutting it out for 6-12months.

Mirrors my experience

Ain't that the truth? I'd still be there if I had that perfect co-driver. Sadly I don't think they exist (even if they did, that perfect co-driver would probably manage to get on your nerves after 6 months).

 

He's still trying to get out of a mall parking lot he drove into before Mother's Day when he needed a gift.

 

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/covenant/252637-my-first-incident.html

 

That's when I knew it was time to take a few days off and get out of that walk-in closet.

 

AMEN!

 

Go solo. You can't fix stupid.

 

During your career as a new driver you and your team mate will run into more situations like this and it will become more easier to get out of it.Then there will be times you stop before getting into a tough situation.Its all part of trucking and a learning exp as well.