training a permitted driver

I would take a look at the FMCSA website, they used to have a brief outline of what must be included in the training process. There are a whole host of new rules proposed regarding training standards, but they are having trouble deciding on the HOS at this point, so it maybe years before they get those implemented. I'm sure many of the training companies have a lobbyists slowing the process, as this will defeat the purpose of cheap labor to move freight quickly using a team system.

I would check with your insurance company to make sure they are aware you are training a new driver in your truck......just in the case of an accident. You might get a shock when you hear what the rider will cost. I know a guy locally who has about 10 trucks and was going to train and hire his son. When he found out what he had to do for compliance and insuranace...... his son went to the local truck driving school and just finished his first year with TMC......he has now joined his fathers company. These insurance companies run the industry, and for these smaller outfits, setting up a legal/compliant training program is too cost prohibitive.

I see your in TN, I would look into the Tn Technology Center Classes. Truck driving is taught here in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and other cities in TN. The cost is $1300 and if he has never used the lottery grant, his total cost will be be $600!! 220 hour PTDI program. They use full size trailers, loaded trailers, and night driving and manual tranmissions.....very excellent state run program. Best deal around!

P.S. After the fact I saw you are in Montgomery county, the closest TN Tech School would be Nashville. The truck driving deptment's number is (615) 425-5600. Wanda can tell you what is needed and when the next open class will start. They start a new class every couple months. They have a like new equipment and both of the instructors really care, both instructors have over 30+ years in the seat. They require a CDL permit, Med Card, and drug test prior to the 1st day of class. They are tough, but fair.

 

my bad, i don't know how i missed the "son-in-law" reference...

many schools by the way have one on one training behind the wheel. at first, they may all jump into the truck, probably 4 total, plus instructor (for 5)...then taken to an "industrial park" or like area, and from there each person gets to learn the basics on double clutching, shifting, stopping, accelerating and turns...

some schools (from my personal experience) may have a "truck load" of students go to the industrial park 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 times, and THIS ALL DEPENDS on the student and his/her being able to grasp the double clutching technique.

once the instructor feels some what confident the student can handle some of this and well, he/she will go on the road one on one.......

you need to inquire about this. frankly, your in-law MUST take the state DMV road and skills testing....there is a probable situation that YOU will NOT be able to teach him all he needs to know when taking these tests...its simple to make him drive straight, but now you gotta teach him backing up, and ALL the backing maneuvers, not just straight backing.....it's a daunting task to teach someone driving a car, let alone an 18 wheeler.....then too, if he crashes your rig.....you got another one....??? if not....you're out of business till yours gets repaired....accidents DO HAPPEN, but how would you REALISTICALLY FEEL if he crashed YOUR TRUCK, and you're out of business...???

you really ought to re-consider teaching him.......go to school, and crash a school truck, because God knows, they got a whole yard full of "spares".....