@@TwiztedDhey big brother I just got a question are you still teaching over there? I'm fixing to put in my application and there's a couple guys that do videos but I'm going to put your code down on the application for the referral because I really enjoy your content I hope you're there man when I get there I'd love to meet you pick your brain I'm studying a CDL book that I printed out mid 2023 and my question I suppose right now would be is that stuff still valid where am I just wasting time? I'm currently in New Mexico The Farmington area if you're familiar oh and what is the time frame between I put in my application get accepted whatever have to go take the UA what is the time frame between that and my ship out and arrival there? Love to hear back from you brother I appreciate you very much
I don't really like this TH-camr he tell the new trainee many mistake he made but that's your job to teach him. Plus his voice is annoying. Learn how to teach and talk better
Im going for my CDL in a month so im soaking up these kind of videos and this trainer is absolutely amazing. The patience and his tone would make anyone feel comfortable and capable. I wish i could train with him. Good job to the student as well. Safe driving.
Mirrors are one of the most important things in truck driving. I was taught to check your mirrors at every intersection or 10 seconds whatever comes faster.
@@Its_FamilyGuy yes. You eventually realize that you’re head is on a constant swivel scanning ahead and your mirrors. You will never need to worry about blind spots because you will begin to see every car as it’s approaching from a greater distance and will always know what’s around your truck at all times. And also don’t look right in front of your vehicle when driving. Our brains are capable of seeing things that are in front of us when we are looking way up ahead. You will notice that looking way ahead will result in smoother turns and less side to side lane movements while going down the road.
@@Quickdrawoutlaw0544 don’t be an idiot. You don’t have to stare at them the entire time you’re rolling through the intersection you take a quarter of a second as you’re approaching the intersection check your mirrors and then continue through.
@@kerryshambach2220 I’m currently a yard switcher. Love the job because I have to keep my head on a swivel and it’ll allow me to pick up very helpful habits for when I start CDL school.
The best part is when the students actually listen and follow directions and want to learn i have seen some so cocky thinking they already know how to drive a truck not listening to the trainer at all
Very patient and explained things very well to the students. I start orientation on Monday and can't wait to gain some great knowledge from the trainer.
As a kid my neighbors had tire mulch in the back yard. Forgot all about that stuff. I'm not even a trucker but I've been watching trucker videos for like 4 hours today on my day off haha You seem like a good teacher. Very patient
Man you and Junior Honduras are great trainers in this profession. Really appreciate your guidance to your student,is amazing. If all trainers does as you're doing,alot of guys won't find it difficult to get their CDL.
Been trucking for 2 years my self and the biggest advice I can give to any one that wants to get into this game. Always have patience nothing in this industry happens quickly. If you don’t have patience it will just make your day worst.
I have been thinking about becoming a truck driver/ getting my cdl for over a year. To be honest I’m terrified and intimidated of it. It’s a lot of responsibility but I am looking forward to it. And studying up and watching countless videos!
THIS HELPS ME A LOT learning. I have not tried to do any of this yet. Thanks for upload. Skid plate and the King pin is my favorite part. Make sure it drops deep once it smacks that skid plate.
Im 31 and I’m a foreman for a steel foundry I been really considering getting a cdl im just getting tired of the constant grind working in a sweat shop and feeling like I’m not getting anywhere . These videos really help and make me feel like it’s possible and worth going for a cdl.
That's where I'm at. I work in a neltshop. And I don't see this as a career but been thinking about trucking for 7 years or so. Getting my cdl a in about 4 months and seeing how I can get into tankers. Pay around me is 29 an hour
My thing is I’m a foreman I work 60/70 hours a week usually in order for me to be able to attend cdl school I’d essentially have to quit my job and pray I pass lol
I can't really think of anyone truly successful that was not in your position, and much worse. Use your fear as a GPS... you're comfortable right now, but you want more. What you're afraid of is exactly the next step. Do it and document your journey to share with all of us.
My instructor absolutely loved me when he trained me to drive, because I wouldn't stop asking questions. Not because I didn't know something. I drove the M900 series semi trucks in the Army, so I knew quite a bit about them, but I'd rather ask questions and make sure I'm doing something correctly and to the SOP the company has laid out, than to guess and mess something up. AQA=Ask questions always.
Observations. 1. Gloves ALWAYS when working outside of the truck. Hand injuries are VERY expensive and hurt. 2. ALWAYS make your FNG back into a space. When it's their truck they can use pull-through's. (unless you really have to pee) 3. NEVER take off your seat belt when you move a truck. 4. When you are backing a trailer, and you have your head out the window looking at the back of the trailer, if you want the trailer to go right, you turn your wheel to the right in 1/4 increments.
Very great patience in training! Your trainee just needs to relax a bit more and loosen up he seems really nervous and unsure of himself. Nervousness sometimes leads to accidents. And I remember a great deal of shifting through NYC traffic first starting out lol I never had the leisure of automatic 😅.
All great points in your observation, however when you’re critiquing someone you also highlight what they’ve done correctly. In your after action review, you gave recommendations/improvements. You never mentioned things to sustain and/or acknowledged what he did correctly.
This is what i've been searching for, need a whole bunch of these in a series or something just to play nonstop for learning because I can't just practice physically or got a Sim setup. May have a nice PC, but not the money to get the monitors and all that pedal stuff quite yet, which is why i'm getting into trucking
😅Hey, I've got something for you. I was watching around the 20 minute mark when he was pulling into the pull thru to park... you're telling him go left, go right, wait to turn, turn now.. but you don't tell him why he's waiting to start the turn or why he goes left or right. And he's just blindly following what you tell him to do. How is he supposed to learn when he has no idea what he is doing these maneuvers for. Like waiting to turn so the trailer tracks more to the left to clear the other truck. But he does not know the reason you say wait to start the turn is to get the trailer in position. Go left, go right means nothing if he doesn't understand why he is doing it. You do the same thru the whole video. At 22:14 you start giving directions again and I'm looking at that poor guy sitting there looking so confused. Your telling him which way to go and turn but not why he's doing it. You say let's just put it over there and then your pointing and telling him how to turn. You see and know where you want the trailer.. but that poor guy is just looking in a general direction of "over there", but he has no clue what you're wanting him to do or what space you're wanting him to park that trailer.. he's just blindly turn the trailer "over there". Why not try explaining exactly what you wanting him to do... like saying we're going to take the trailer to the far left and park in the open space between those trailers. Or explain how when you turn the tractor farther left that it will pull the trailer over more to the left to position the trailer where you need it to go when your making the turn or starting your backing. You just saying turn left, turn right, turn farther... that does not help him learn how to maneuver the truck to make his turns or position the truck for backing because he has no idea where he's going he's just turn left until you tell him it's enough. I just see him so confused listening to your directions. If you look at him at 23:08 your giving him direction to get set up to back in with those trailers. Watch him.. he does not once look in his mirrors he's just spinning that steering wheel in whatever direction you say and he's watching you for approval or his turn direction and how much to turn. He has no situational awareness and no idea what that trailer is doing. He's just spinning the steering wheel where you tell him to.
I can 100% guarantee you, that you make him nervous and if you weren’t there, he’d figure it out on his own. I’ve been driving over 10 years now, and I had to go out with a trainer last year for 2 weeks with my current company, and I felt like a rookie the entire time lmao
Good morning. I have been a Registered Nurse for quite some time but have always wanted to do this. I have my CLP test in 2 weeks. I really appreciate you explaining about the skid plate, kingpin and making sure there is no gap. I have studied about it, but your explanation made it very clear. That sun/fog is blinding. I like your calm, patient demeanor. I am sure your Rookie appreciates that. **Great job Rookie** I am watching this 9 months later, so I am sure your Rookie is out on the open road by now. Thanks again. Sandee
Thank you so much for these types of videos i start my CDL training in 4 months and one of the biggest things i was worried about is having to ride with a trainer because of my social anxiety but this helpede realize their just trying to help u on ur path
The first student you showed driving seemed to have a good grasp of what he was doing with a few small errors but seemed to fix them quickly. Very nice job sir! Greetings from Sweden
Couple observations. Never turn on your lights before hooking electrical. Blows fuses, particularly in Volvos. And the new driver isn’t watching his mirrors enough. No surprise is a good surprise. He needs to stay left more when making right turns. But hey, it’s Prime.
I've the same kind of instructor when I did my LZV in Netherlands(same like LCV in Canada) driving license. Smooth and friendly and with a lot of patience. My deepest respect to you 🙏 Greetings from Ukraine!🇺🇦 Peace and Love to all of us!
You can tell the first kid driving has no idea of the size of rig as in weight, length he just drive down the road! You have a lot of patience my friend that was scary asf to watch!
You’re telling me, no ideas how to take a turn wide or swing the opposite way before cutting it back. No idea about stopping distance, doesn’t check mirrors, rides breaks instead of using jakes or letting off the accelerator. Automatic trucks make it too easy for people to get in these truck and think they’re drivers
@@TxRSC60 He could also just keep practicing until he gets proficient at it? Why does he need to just give up immediately without a solid amount of practice first? Horrible mindset you got there.
I've done my application for Prime Inc and spoke with a recruiter! Everything looks good, I just got to get my CLP. Once I've gotten that, I will be heading to Springfield, MO for my training and I CAN'T WAIT!! I can't wait to start my career as a trucker, enduring and overcoming all the challenges that come with it. It's going to be so worth it. I am excited to get my training from Prime In. I was referred by a previous Prime driver who had nothing but good things to say about the company. I am looking forward to everything this industry has to offer. I really hope I get trained by the guy in the video. He seems very cool, levelheaded and patient! I love looking at these videos to get a glips of how my training will be with Prime!
I was recently in the mountains going to work and I was in some fog so thick you could not see the car in front of you. Not even with lights on. It looked like a scene from silent hill. A tractor trailer ended up driving off the road right between on coming traffic down into an underpass. Im not even a truck driver but I know they have the craziest stories because everytime I see the craziest shit on the road a truck is usually involved. like the lady that got hit by a car and drove off a really high ass bridge. She was left dangling but didn't fall bless her soul. She survived the Un survivable! She was very very lucky!
great trainer, definitely has a ton of patience. I havnt gotten my CDL yet but am in the process and look forward to meeting many people in this field.
@@TwiztedD I’ve been doing IT for the past 20 years and I’m tired of servers and computers. Move onto trucking for the next 15-20 years. I’m a bigger guy though, 5’10”, 350 pounds so hopefully I’ll be able to do the pre-trip Ok. Getting under to check the king pin and stuff.
@@jaycaissie2311 IT? Are you a coder? Isn't IT generally is way better with both pay & standard of living? Why would you switch if you're already raking in 6 digits? Personally I would pick IT over trucking(I think). I am 40yrs old & about to start CDL school in about 2 weeks, then right after I have 2 code bootcamps I am trying line up. I am trying to get into IT but will use the CDL as backup just in case I can't find a job after the bootcamps. Might seems greedy but I need to do everything to support my family...
@@xhuynh23 my background is system admin, not a programmer plus I don’t have most up to date skill set anymore as I’ve been working with same company for 16 years and they don’t upgrade things often. I’m in Canada on the east coast so salaries aren’t as high as Ontario or out west. I’m sitting in the $60k a year area. From few truckers I’ve been talking too this is easily attainable after year’s experience trucking. I’m just getting tired of dealing with servers and computers.
dude mad respect to you man! im excited to get my CDL I currently drive a 2024 5500 cummins dump truck and haul a 20 ft lowboy with a mini ex or a skid steer and just backing it into the shop with having everyone parked on each side I've had to 90 it out some times and then pull forward a smidge or sometimes I get it all in one shot :D I'm sure the 53 ft trailers are practically the same but a bit harder since they're def longer
I'm going to the DMV this week for my CDL. I have to basically narrate eveything I see and do lol.. Have to call out all of the road signs, intersections, overpasses, bridges, potential hazards, and try to rattle off 7 different rail road precautions before reaching a rail road crossing. All while constantly checking my mirrors and speed lol. Praying that I pass. 😂
I learned all of this in CDL school. I noticed not all school teaches and train people the same. I'm glad I got a lot of hands on during the 160 hours of school.
@mackpersonal8520 I'm in Tennessee so I went to Tennessee CDL Inc. The school training is pretty intensive and covers majority of these things. A lot of hands on and drive time as well.
This is so wonderful when I was with my trainer when I was on driving he was very wonderful and so understanding I love wonderful trainers that explains everything and really helps make it where it is easy to understand I love this video you do wonderful explaining definitely do miss being on the road but love this video thank you for this
This is my first time watching one of your videos, and I’m about to be headed to Prime orientation. I hope I get a trainer as cool as you, and I hope we meet on the road somewhere so I can shake your hand and say thank you for what you do.
I can’t wait to be in this position! Specifically Prime Inc too! Love to see OG trainer cool calm and collective. I would hate to get a dickhead as a teacher. Love it 💯
Been thinking about going through the schooling in about a year or so got to let the speeding ticket get off by the record. And I'll be willing to wait to have you as a trainer. You're very calm and cool with your trainees I'll give you a gold star today. LOL
I'm Studying for my CDL permit in NV. I appreciate the Video content on the road with the Trainee, Keep it coming sir! I very much appreciate your videos..
He was hesitant on going during the red light. I always try to park next to someone who is parked or between 2 parked truck. We get it alot while parked. Better chance of not getting hit on a side
@@TwiztedD l want to ask there is a technique of fully depressing the clutch and slightly revving while at the same time moving the shifter just want to ask how effective is it
if your not learning on a manual transmission, the cdl school should be half price. because now your going to have a restriction on your cdl, and i've heard cdl schools will charge you a high amount to go get re tested on a manual
i kind of wanna get into driving and get my cdl’s. i’m fine with everything the job entails but the actual driving a truck scares me lol. the manuel. i can drive stick in cars but im not graceful with it.
With no manual experience, I hated learning manual the first 2 weeks or first active 10 hours. Once you get it, you get some pride out of it. Majority of people should be pretty good at it after 24 hours of actively practicing.
@@drblitz3092 The way the industry and truck manufacturers are heading, manuals will be gone by 2030. These transmissions they have in these auto's now are no slouch.
@@zach071591ya, but it makes it way easier to get a local job if you need one. Makes it look like you do more than the minimum and. If they ever need to move a manual, they got you
Got my manual, have a few apps, and watching videos. I want to soak in as much as possible before I decide to make a leap into this huge investment (with great rewards). I wonder if new trainees fail once, will they have to repay another $6k to retake the entire thing. Or are they given a certain amount of re-tries?. I don't want to waste so much money for nothing (orlando, florida). Awesome content.
In Germany we drive under the trailer and when we hear that the king pin is engaged, we put the forward gear in gear and drive once to see if it is locked correctly, only then do we go out and close the trailer. Greetings from Germany
@@TwiztedD where is your school?? man i have a huge history of driving coach busses with trailers and etc. i am really interested but I cant afford the CDL school. watching that guy learning to back up the trailer just made me itch and want to do it. i love backing up trailers.. i feel like it would be a great job for me and a chance to really get out of this tough situation im in as far as financial and job stability.. i am a single father with a 7 yr old daughter and we lost her mother so i have been raising her myself. I just need to find a way to get into this deal!! any information that would lead me in the right direction would be much appreciated. i will be looking on the websites and calling some people today. right now
I'll tell anyone when you go out with a trainer and your driving keep this in your head every second, really every second, your in control of that track trailer your responsibility ECT so handle it like that be comfortable knowing you earned it's in your control and be eager to learn.
I remeber training with prime back in 2019, what i know know about the industry i wouldn't go back to them, theres jobs that offer a guaranteed daily rate, so working for cpm, is not worth it at all especially for a company driver, but for training its top notch after you have even a year under you, leave immediately, because 1200 a week at that point, is not worth dealing with this job, min 2k a week, average.
You aren’t dumb ask as many questions as you need too….whether you forget something or not. Be safe out there you will be a great driver!
💯 💶 💯 💶 💯 knowledge is power
Ask a question be an idiot for a second…don’t ask a question be and idiot forever what my pops used to say haha
@@TwiztedDhey big brother I just got a question are you still teaching over there? I'm fixing to put in my application and there's a couple guys that do videos but I'm going to put your code down on the application for the referral because I really enjoy your content I hope you're there man when I get there I'd love to meet you pick your brain I'm studying a CDL book that I printed out mid 2023 and my question I suppose right now would be is that stuff still valid where am I just wasting time? I'm currently in New Mexico The Farmington area if you're familiar oh and what is the time frame between I put in my application get accepted whatever have to go take the UA what is the time frame between that and my ship out and arrival there?
Love to hear back from you brother I appreciate you very much
I don't really like this TH-camr he tell the new trainee many mistake he made but that's your job to teach him. Plus his voice is annoying. Learn how to teach and talk better
@@lacalifas still alone with no friends?
Im going for my CDL in a month so im soaking up these kind of videos and this trainer is absolutely amazing. The patience and his tone would make anyone feel comfortable and capable. I wish i could train with him. Good job to the student as well. Safe driving.
You can do it!
Is it easy?
You got this ❤
I'm going to training next month.
@@mybeautifullife9333 💜💜💜we got this sis
I really like this dudes vibe, super respectful and patient with his students
Thank you
Mirrors are one of the most important things in truck driving. I was taught to check your mirrors at every intersection or 10 seconds whatever comes faster.
does it become a habit eventually? Because I feel like that would get quite tedious.
@@Its_FamilyGuy yes. You eventually realize that you’re head is on a constant swivel scanning ahead and your mirrors. You will never need to worry about blind spots because you will begin to see every car as it’s approaching from a greater distance and will always know what’s around your truck at all times.
And also don’t look right in front of your vehicle when driving. Our brains are capable of seeing things that are in front of us when we are looking way up ahead. You will notice that looking way ahead will result in smoother turns and less side to side lane movements while going down the road.
@@Quickdrawoutlaw0544 don’t be an idiot. You don’t have to stare at them the entire time you’re rolling through the intersection you take a quarter of a second as you’re approaching the intersection check your mirrors and then continue through.
@@Quickdrawoutlaw0544 no sir. 15 years expirerende and finished top out of 30 in my driving school.
@@kerryshambach2220 I’m currently a yard switcher. Love the job because I have to keep my head on a swivel and it’ll allow me to pick up very helpful habits for when I start CDL school.
The best part is when the students actually listen and follow directions and want to learn i have seen some so cocky thinking they already know how to drive a truck not listening to the trainer at all
Very patient and explained things very well to the students. I start orientation on Monday and can't wait to gain some great knowledge from the trainer.
O yeah it's gonna be a journey
I agree, He's very patient on explaining stuff with the Students.
The student did fine and the instructor was patient and teaching. I do remember those days during my beginning trucking experience
Thabk you
This is great I use to work for prime for 2 years we were all that guy at some point love the patience you have man
Thank you
You seam to be a very patient and experienced Trainer. Great job and Thank you for sharing
Thank you I try
This trainer is very patient and professional. It’s not easy training it can get frustrating
As a kid my neighbors had tire mulch in the back yard. Forgot all about that stuff. I'm not even a trucker but I've been watching trucker videos for like 4 hours today on my day off haha You seem like a good teacher. Very patient
Thank you very much. Who knows watch trucking videos might inspire you.
Wow! Great video. Literally like a virtual reality game hahahaha😂. Love it.
Lol 😆 🤣 😂 thanks
The one thing I would be concerned about is backing up with the long trailer
Man you and Junior Honduras are great trainers in this profession. Really appreciate your guidance to your student,is amazing. If all trainers does as you're doing,alot of guys won't find it difficult to get their CDL.
I appreciate that!
Been trucking for 2 years my self and the biggest advice I can give to any one that wants to get into this game. Always have patience nothing in this industry happens quickly. If you don’t have patience it will just make your day worst.
💯 I agree
I have been thinking about becoming a truck driver/ getting my cdl for over a year. To be honest I’m terrified and intimidated of it. It’s a lot of responsibility but I am looking forward to it. And studying up and watching countless videos!
You got this come get it
How you doing?
By far the best video I’ve seen it’s make me feel confident about driving simple just pay attention listen & keep faith be careful
Your welcome hope to see you soon
THIS HELPS ME A LOT learning. I have not tried to do any of this yet. Thanks for upload. Skid plate and the King pin is my favorite part. Make sure it drops deep once it smacks that skid plate.
Yep
Im 31 and I’m a foreman for a steel foundry I been really considering getting a cdl im just getting tired of the constant grind working in a sweat shop and feeling like I’m not getting anywhere .
These videos really help and make me feel like it’s possible and worth going for a cdl.
I believe that this was the best thing I have ever done
That's where I'm at. I work in a neltshop.
And I don't see this as a career but been thinking about trucking for 7 years or so.
Getting my cdl a in about 4 months and seeing how I can get into tankers.
Pay around me is 29 an hour
My thing is I’m a foreman I work 60/70 hours a week usually in order for me to be able to attend cdl school I’d essentially have to quit my job and pray I pass lol
I can't really think of anyone truly successful that was not in your position, and much worse. Use your fear as a GPS... you're comfortable right now, but you want more. What you're afraid of is exactly the next step.
Do it and document your journey to share with all of us.
i love his attitude so calm and he knows that everything is under control,
My instructor absolutely loved me when he trained me to drive, because I wouldn't stop asking questions. Not because I didn't know something. I drove the M900 series semi trucks in the Army, so I knew quite a bit about them, but I'd rather ask questions and make sure I'm doing something correctly and to the SOP the company has laid out, than to guess and mess something up. AQA=Ask questions always.
100%
Observations. 1. Gloves ALWAYS when working outside of the truck. Hand injuries are VERY expensive and hurt. 2. ALWAYS make your FNG back into a space. When it's their truck they can use pull-through's. (unless you really have to pee) 3. NEVER take off your seat belt when you move a truck. 4. When you are backing a trailer, and you have your head out the window looking at the back of the trailer, if you want the trailer to go right, you turn your wheel to the right in 1/4 increments.
Thanks for the insight are you a trainer also
@@TwiztedD 26 years with JB and Schneider. Lucky you don't have shifting anymore!
@nobull4414 right I remember teach guys how to shift. It's not in gear.... yes it is.... OK that why it moves around like this lol
Very great patience in training! Your trainee just needs to relax a bit more and loosen up he seems really nervous and unsure of himself. Nervousness sometimes leads to accidents. And I remember a great deal of shifting through NYC traffic first starting out lol I never had the leisure of automatic 😅.
All great points in your observation, however when you’re critiquing someone you also highlight what they’ve done correctly. In your after action review, you gave recommendations/improvements. You never mentioned things to sustain and/or acknowledged what he did correctly.
This is what i've been searching for, need a whole bunch of these in a series or something just to play nonstop for learning because I can't just practice physically or got a Sim setup. May have a nice PC, but not the money to get the monitors and all that pedal stuff quite yet, which is why i'm getting into trucking
😅Hey, I've got something for you. I was watching around the 20 minute mark when he was pulling into the pull thru to park... you're telling him go left, go right, wait to turn, turn now.. but you don't tell him why he's waiting to start the turn or why he goes left or right. And he's just blindly following what you tell him to do. How is he supposed to learn when he has no idea what he is doing these maneuvers for. Like waiting to turn so the trailer tracks more to the left to clear the other truck. But he does not know the reason you say wait to start the turn is to get the trailer in position. Go left, go right means nothing if he doesn't understand why he is doing it. You do the same thru the whole video. At 22:14 you start giving directions again and I'm looking at that poor guy sitting there looking so confused. Your telling him which way to go and turn but not why he's doing it. You say let's just put it over there and then your pointing and telling him how to turn. You see and know where you want the trailer.. but that poor guy is just looking in a general direction of "over there", but he has no clue what you're wanting him to do or what space you're wanting him to park that trailer.. he's just blindly turn the trailer "over there".
Why not try explaining exactly what you wanting him to do... like saying we're going to take the trailer to the far left and park in the open space between those trailers. Or explain how when you turn the tractor farther left that it will pull the trailer over more to the left to position the trailer where you need it to go when your making the turn or starting your backing.
You just saying turn left, turn right, turn farther... that does not help him learn how to maneuver the truck to make his turns or position the truck for backing because he has no idea where he's going he's just turn left until you tell him it's enough.
I just see him so confused listening to your directions.
If you look at him at 23:08 your giving him direction to get set up to back in with those trailers. Watch him.. he does not once look in his mirrors he's just spinning that steering wheel in whatever direction you say and he's watching you for approval or his turn direction and how much to turn. He has no situational awareness and no idea what that trailer is doing. He's just spinning the steering wheel where you tell him to.
Almost as if he really didn’t want to teach and was half way doing it
You're doing a hell of a job
Thank you sir.
I can 100% guarantee you, that you make him nervous and if you weren’t there, he’d figure it out on his own. I’ve been driving over 10 years now, and I had to go out with a trainer last year for 2 weeks with my current company, and I felt like a rookie the entire time lmao
Good morning. I have been a Registered Nurse for quite some time but have always wanted to do this. I have my CLP test in 2 weeks. I really appreciate you explaining about the skid plate, kingpin and making sure there is no gap. I have studied about it, but your explanation made it very clear. That sun/fog is blinding. I like your calm, patient demeanor. I am sure your Rookie appreciates that. **Great job Rookie** I am watching this 9 months later, so I am sure your Rookie is out on the open road by now. Thanks again. Sandee
Thank you so much for these types of videos i start my CDL training in 4 months and one of the biggest things i was worried about is having to ride with a trainer because of my social anxiety but this helpede realize their just trying to help u on ur path
💯 they are there to guide you
The first student you showed driving seemed to have a good grasp of what he was doing with a few small errors but seemed to fix them quickly.
Very nice job sir!
Greetings from Sweden
Good point!
Couple observations. Never turn on your lights before hooking electrical. Blows fuses, particularly in Volvos. And the new driver isn’t watching his mirrors enough. No surprise is a good surprise. He needs to stay left more when making right turns. But hey, it’s Prime.
I like it when you are giving training opportunities to young drivers ❤
Thank you
You’re a good trainer man, been driving for 20 years
Thank you so much I really try hard
I've the same kind of instructor when I did my LZV in Netherlands(same like LCV in Canada) driving license. Smooth and friendly and with a lot of patience. My deepest respect to you 🙏
Greetings from Ukraine!🇺🇦
Peace and Love to all of us!
Very nice!
You can tell the first kid driving has no idea of the size of rig as in weight, length he just drive down the road! You have a lot of patience my friend that was scary asf to watch!
You’re telling me, no ideas how to take a turn wide or swing the opposite way before cutting it back. No idea about stopping distance, doesn’t check mirrors, rides breaks instead of using jakes or letting off the accelerator. Automatic trucks make it too easy for people to get in these truck and think they’re drivers
What do you expect he's learning 😂
@@danmagstadt8345 he doesn’t take instruction well. Shouldn’t have to keep repeating to slow down. A car is his best bet
@@TxRSC60 He could also just keep practicing until he gets proficient at it? Why does he need to just give up immediately without a solid amount of practice first? Horrible mindset you got there.
Excellent video you took me through training from the couch and I felt hands on
I've done my application for Prime Inc and spoke with a recruiter! Everything looks good, I just got to get my CLP. Once I've gotten that, I will be heading to Springfield, MO for my training and I CAN'T WAIT!! I can't wait to start my career as a trucker, enduring and overcoming all the challenges that come with it. It's going to be so worth it. I am excited to get my training from Prime In. I was referred by a previous Prime driver who had nothing but good things to say about the company. I am looking forward to everything this industry has to offer. I really hope I get trained by the guy in the video. He seems very cool, levelheaded and patient! I love looking at these videos to get a glips of how my training will be with Prime!
Let's goo welcome to the fam
Got ya CLP yet
@@hooksettatv7588 Not yet still studying! I wanna make sure I’m ready!
Positive reinforcement makes all the difference keep it up Twizted
Thank you!! Always
@@TwiztedD Thank u for takin time out to answer my texts the other day
@@raydalton7873 anytime
I was recently in the mountains going to work and I was in some fog so thick you could not see the car in front of you. Not even with lights on. It looked like a scene from silent hill. A tractor trailer ended up driving off the road right between on coming traffic down into an underpass. Im not even a truck driver but I know they have the craziest stories because everytime I see the craziest shit on the road a truck is usually involved. like the lady that got hit by a car and drove off a really high ass bridge. She was left dangling but didn't fall bless her soul. She survived the Un survivable! She was very very lucky!
Yikes
great trainer, definitely has a ton of patience. I havnt gotten my CDL yet but am in the process and look forward to meeting many people in this field.
You can do it!
I love this video my friend told me prime was a great company this was a great teacher to ride with
Thanks
Trying to decide if I wanna pursue trucking as a career and videos like these are so helpful. Thank you for making these!
Your very welcome
Hello I love what your doing with the tranies driver 😂 I just had a flash back seeing your videos form 18 years ago😂😂
Hey, thanks
This is great to see as I’m thinking of getting into trucking. I just turned 50 and it’s time for a career change.
I hear that
@@TwiztedD I’ve been doing IT for the past 20 years and I’m tired of servers and computers. Move onto trucking for the next 15-20 years. I’m a bigger guy though, 5’10”, 350 pounds so hopefully I’ll be able to do the pre-trip Ok. Getting under to check the king pin and stuff.
@@jaycaissie2311 IT? Are you a coder? Isn't IT generally is way better with both pay & standard of living? Why would you switch if you're already raking in 6 digits?
Personally I would pick IT over trucking(I think). I am 40yrs old & about to start CDL school in about 2 weeks, then right after I have 2 code bootcamps I am trying line up. I am trying to get into IT but will use the CDL as backup just in case I can't find a job after the bootcamps. Might seems greedy but I need to do everything to support my family...
@@xhuynh23 my background is system admin, not a programmer plus I don’t have most up to date skill set anymore as I’ve been working with same company for 16 years and they don’t upgrade things often. I’m in Canada on the east coast so salaries aren’t as high as Ontario or out west. I’m sitting in the $60k a year area. From few truckers I’ve been talking too this is easily attainable after year’s experience trucking. I’m just getting tired of dealing with servers and computers.
@@jaycaissie2311 is it true you can make good money in IT? I hear it’s pretty boring work lol
dude mad respect to you man! im excited to get my CDL I currently drive a 2024 5500 cummins dump truck and haul a 20 ft lowboy with a mini ex or a skid steer and just backing it into the shop with having everyone parked on each side I've had to 90 it out some times and then pull forward a smidge or sometimes I get it all in one shot :D I'm sure the 53 ft trailers are practically the same but a bit harder since they're def longer
Yes sir this would not be that hard for you
The best teacher so ever ❤.
Thank you
I'm going to the DMV this week for my CDL. I have to basically narrate eveything I see and do lol.. Have to call out all of the road signs, intersections, overpasses, bridges, potential hazards, and try to rattle off 7 different rail road precautions before reaching a rail road crossing. All while constantly checking my mirrors and speed lol. Praying that I pass. 😂
its insane how much you can learn on videos instead of just reading books even tho i love to read but this video was very educational and very helpful
Glad you enjoyed it!
I like how he calm with him and not an a hole I hope I end up with a guy like that when I go get my cdl and all the training stuff god bless me guys
Always have to stay calm
Best dang teacher out there respect .whoop whoop! Family
💯 whoop whoop!! Mmwcl!!
Love the videos! I'm interested in getting a CDL going to enroll tomorrow.
Let's goooooo
I learned all of this in CDL school. I noticed not all school teaches and train people the same. I'm glad I got a lot of hands on during the 160 hours of school.
Right on
Where did you end up going to learn
@mackpersonal8520 I'm in Tennessee so I went to Tennessee CDL Inc. The school training is pretty intensive and covers majority of these things. A lot of hands on and drive time as well.
@@apexriders_ did you know how to drive trucks before you started school?
@apexriders_ i'll go to United Driving school, the program say 180 hours , 4 weeks , worth it ?
This is so wonderful when I was with my trainer when I was on driving he was very wonderful and so understanding I love wonderful trainers that explains everything and really helps make it where it is easy to understand I love this video you do wonderful explaining definitely do miss being on the road but love this video thank you for this
You so welcome thank you
This is my first time watching one of your videos, and I’m about to be headed to Prime orientation. I hope I get a trainer as cool as you, and I hope we meet on the road somewhere so I can shake your hand and say thank you for what you do.
I hope so too!
@@TwiztedD finally pulling into Springfield right now. Bus broke down in Tulsa on the way here.
I can’t wait to be in this position! Specifically Prime Inc too! Love to see OG trainer cool calm and collective. I would hate to get a dickhead as a teacher. Love it 💯
Thank you there are more good then bad
Been thinking about going through the schooling in about a year or so got to let the speeding ticket get off by the record.
And I'll be willing to wait to have you as a trainer.
You're very calm and cool with your trainees
I'll give you a gold star today. LOL
Let's gooo make sure you use my code and keep in touch with me
@@TwiztedD must definitely Sir.
My dad did Local and OTR for 40 years so I know a few things about driving.
You should be good I don't have the best record but I start school with a company on the 20th I have a suspension and all
I start my first ever CDL job next week, I hope I get someone as patient and helpful as you to teach me
100%
We need more mentors like this man!!
Thank you
Definitely ask as many questions. No question is dumb when learning.
I'm Studying for my CDL permit in NV. I appreciate the Video content on the road with the Trainee, Keep it coming sir! I very much appreciate your videos..
Best of luck!
I start my CDL training in one day. I’m super nervous about it. But hoping I pull through.
You got this
@@TwiztedD appreciate it brother, class is going great and your videos are a huge help!
I start my orientation monday for Prime. Im excited & a little nervous
That is normal I was the same I was sick scared
Hi.he did a great job.How much cdl training cost in America.And how much is the average earning?
17:56 I dont see a sign that says no right turn on red... did I miss something?
at 20:00 why pull next to someone when you got hella empties?
He was hesitant on going during the red light. I always try to park next to someone who is parked or between 2 parked truck. We get it alot while parked. Better chance of not getting hit on a side
Great vid!!! Keep them coming
Thabk you will try
@@TwiztedD l want to ask there is a technique of fully depressing the clutch and slightly revving while at the same time moving the shifter just want to ask how effective is it
I appreciate your good job sir as a trainer👏
Thank you
Cool trainer ,three more weeks and will be done with my training school here in North Carolina ,I'm nervous .
You are patient instructor, awesome
I respect your patience i hope if i do take this decision i get a trainer as cool as you.
Wow I leanred sometimes new just from watching about the doted lines being an exit
Opened eyes to a new world lol
Can’t wait to get my cdl luckily for me I do yard goat at my work so already know how to park trailers
Let's gooooooo
This is a good teacher ! Patient good stuff
Thank you
Sweet video! Are there two trainees at a time assigned per truck nowadays for the OTR training?
No I just have multiple students right now so I run local freight
Such a helpful video for a newbie like me to see. Thanks bro…
Glad it was helpful!
Your very patient with training
Thank you
if your not learning on a manual transmission, the cdl school should be half price. because now your going to have a restriction on your cdl, and i've heard cdl schools will charge you a high amount to go get re tested on a manual
Yes
i kind of wanna get into driving and get my cdl’s. i’m fine with everything the job entails but the actual driving a truck scares me lol. the manuel. i can drive stick in cars but im not graceful with it.
Let's gooo
Some people are making fun of the trainees but hey, everyone in the business had to start somewhere
That's right
Im so glad there’s automatic semis. Some goof told me there was only manuals
Nope
With no manual experience, I hated learning manual the first 2 weeks or first active 10 hours. Once you get it, you get some pride out of it. Majority of people should be pretty good at it after 24 hours of actively practicing.
@@drblitz3092 The way the industry and truck manufacturers are heading, manuals will be gone by 2030. These transmissions they have in these auto's now are no slouch.
@@zach071591ya, but it makes it way easier to get a local job if you need one. Makes it look like you do more than the minimum and. If they ever need to move a manual, they got you
im with werner, im just waiting on a trainer at the moment. as im watching this, im like yea im definitely ready to get otr
For reals
As always, great video.
Got my manual, have a few apps, and watching videos. I want to soak in as much as possible before I decide to make a leap into this huge investment (with great rewards).
I wonder if new trainees fail once, will they have to repay another $6k to retake the entire thing. Or are they given a certain amount of re-tries?. I don't want to waste so much money for nothing (orlando, florida).
Awesome content.
It's free here to retest
@@TwiztedD At Prime, Inc. as a whole? Wooooww that's good news.
In Germany we drive under the trailer and when we hear that the king pin is engaged, we put the forward gear in gear and drive once to see if it is locked correctly, only then do we go out and close the trailer. Greetings from Germany
we do the same thing but we make sure no to jump it
One. Intrucfor. Not. Two. How much will they pay hi
I pray I get someone as cool as you to train with
Let's gooo
i love palying ats learned alot in this vid
I want to drive semis. You know what I. Going to sign up and get a CDL immediately
Come with it!!
@@TwiztedD where is your school?? man i have a huge history of driving coach busses with trailers and etc. i am really interested but I cant afford the CDL school. watching that guy learning to back up the trailer just made me itch and want to do it. i love backing up trailers.. i feel like it would be a great job for me and a chance to really get out of this tough situation im in as far as financial and job stability.. i am a single father with a 7 yr old daughter and we lost her mother so i have been raising her myself. I just need to find a way to get into this deal!! any information that would lead me in the right direction would be much appreciated. i will be looking on the websites and calling some people today. right now
Check mirrors every 8 to 10 seconds 🎉🎉❤❤❤..I can't wait to start trucking school
Let's do it
I'll tell anyone when you go out with a trainer and your driving keep this in your head every second, really every second, your in control of that track trailer your responsibility ECT so handle it like that be comfortable knowing you earned it's in your control and be eager to learn.
You are a very patient and awesome trainer
I try and it's better when my students listen well
It's ppl who never ask or question that are concerning. We all know u don't remember well unless exposed over & over. I appreciate questions.
Always
You are a good trainer calm and friendly person
Thank you
I wish to have a nice trainer like you i just got my CDL
Got my Clp today let’s goooo
Let's goooo
how long do new drivers ride with a trainer before going solo?
I'm definitely going for my cdl
Let's goooo come get that money
If I don’t know anything about trucking is it ok to get into at 26 or is it to late
Never 2 late
I remeber training with prime back in 2019, what i know know about the industry i wouldn't go back to them, theres jobs that offer a guaranteed daily rate, so working for cpm, is not worth it at all especially for a company driver, but for training its top notch after you have even a year under you, leave immediately, because 1200 a week at that point, is not worth dealing with this job, min 2k a week, average.
Good video twisted.
Thank you!
The best tip I ever received was to steer the trailer.
damn i remember i was there with you a couple weeks ago 😂
Yup lol 😆 🤣 😂