trainer question ??????

Almost all of us were counting the days while we were with our trainers. But the number of days is not the right number to focus on. 28 days is not the magic number. It is a minimum. 200 hours on line 3 is the magic number. Some people get their 200 in 28 days, some it takes a little longer.

 

Ah, your learning there young man. One thing I've learned through life is, whenever you get the chance to pick someone's brain for info, who has, ''been there, done that'', DO IT! Take it all in, ask questions every step of the way. Nice part about being with a trainer is, you get instant feedback. {hopefully}
Yes you want to drive, but learn the way the company works also. Eliminate as much uncertainty as you can. Take it all in and take some notes . Write down things that are important about all the aspects of the job that you might not remember. The trainer won' be there when you sitting somewhere wondering what you should do.
Good luck!

 

That's got to be hard I'm sure. I think being absent from day to day family life is the hardest part of the trucking industry. I know it's hard, but keep your eye on the prize. You are building a future for your family. You'll get through it I'm sure of that.

Chet

 

What helped us is Skype or FaceTime... Not the same, but you can SEE them... Share a drawn picture, a smile, a laugh... Just a thought

 

When I went through training 8 weeks was the standard. You need a minimum of 6 weeks if you are a good student. Any shorter is cutting you loose prematurely.

Don't get in a hurry. There'll be a day you wish you were still young and in training!

 

I'm glad he's doing that... My trainer didn't, but he knew I was going to be teaming with my husband when I got out on the road... Where yes trip planning IS important, but there is another log book available. Then got to take a mini quiz on upgrade and felt like a fish out of water!! LOL! But I passed, and here I am... Taking my 30, eating my dinner and reading the forums