My first trainer was a grumpy old man who talked to me like a drill sergeant. Me being a young man fresh out of the Marine Corps it took all I had not to break his jaw. I held it in to keep the peace but I got off the first chance I got . I guess because I was 23 years old he thought he could talk to me like a kid. I'd been a Marine since 18 and already been to war ....twice. I made every effort to be nice and respectful. Then the second guy they give me is a older black guy and first thing he says is " I know your from the south but In this truck the the nigga is the boss ". I got right back out of the truck and left without saying a word. The 3rd guy I had was kinda like you and he was awesome! There are some shitty trainers out there with some serious issues. I've trained many guys myself now and I've never treated anyone like I was treated.
As a soon to be new driver (in talks with a company right now, already got DOT physical done) my job is to listen and learn, and it also to entertain you a bit as well. afterall you spend most of the time alone on the road and having somebody there talking to you keeps you awake and attentive. i hated having to go on an hour uber trip with some business guy because they never talked to you, and thats just boring. by me asking questions it helps not only me, allowing me to learn how to properly do things, but it also helps you by having to remind yourself what needs to be done on every trip, before, during, and after. Also thank you for taking the time to let us all know what to bring with us.
While that all sounds great, why do trainers always neglect to say that they signed up for this ? Almost every vid I see it's the trainer having little to no patience, very poor people skills and an air of superiority about them. Almost every vid on TH-cam these trainers don't say hey, I know what it's like, or I understand. Instead it's what they expect of others. What about what the trainer expects? They have expectations as well. Now I'm NOT saying that's how you are, but it would help if those things were mentioned.
ya sure seems like there should b alot more training for the trainers, people skills mostly, my biggest fear about getting into this industry is the time being cooped up in a truck with a trainer, i mean even a good one is still not going to b a pleasant experience in my opinion, imagine someone u can't stand, someone who snores, or has bad gas all the time??
IMO... Most trainers should not BE trainers. Patience is the #1 trait needed. Trainer continuing education is also very important! The value I've retained from all of the interpersonal communications classes and working styles classes has paid dividends on managing the stress and conflicts within the truck cab learning environment. Too bad no companies pay attention to training the trainer.
I'm glad I didn't get a trainer with my job, I don't think I could afford to eat out every night, buy drinks when we stop. Wash every week on top of all the other stuff i need to buy.
Agree with most of what you said. Here's the rub. The trainer is not training out of the kindness of his/her heart. They are doing it for extra income. #2 Most trucking companies do NOT vet their trainers. Meaning, in order to be a trainer all they have to do is raise their hand. Recipe for disaster. A trucking company that doesn't profile the personalities and coaching ability of the trainer is just asking for the results you mentioned. Most trucking companies give no more than 1 week, and most times less "train the trainer" classes. Not everyone can train. No other industry trains a trainer for this short of time. To expect good results is ludicrous.
+evofd ... I'll have to disagree with your opening statement. I trained others to make sure new drivers were out there killing themselves or killing others in a truck. Training for money was not my main motivator. For me, being a trainer gave me the ability to call out rookies for rookie mistakes: Then offer to help train them the proper way. Now... As for most company training programs... YES!! They all can do a better job of recruiting, vetting, and training their cadre of instructors. This is an issue I hope to be working on at the national level asap.
Mark Staite "being a trainer gave me the ability to call out rookies for rookie mistakes" thats the right attitude is it?? and u can get this lofty position after 9 months is it??
@@MarkStaite Honestly I think you do mean well but your awfully full of yourself and it shows. Seen the type many times as you have your shit preloaded for some poor bastard that does look, say, or do something that you don't like & you are ready to make sure they get Crucified for it. You have done most everything or at least 100 better than most in ur mind at least. You wear that hat & have completed one term at best 20 years ago probably almost getting chaptered out. You been chasing authority ur whole life now having a little power inside of a truck u think ur God's gift to the industry. Well guess what? Your not so put that in your pipe n smoke it wanna be a trainer so bad you probably can't sleep the nite B4 bahahahaha duche bag
01. - MAG Flashlight (Belt Use Size), Pocket Multi-Tool, Cell Phone Charger & Cable (2~3), Cig Socket Convert for charging cables, 1 emergency Windup Flashlight and 1 Windup portable emergency Radio. 02. - Flip Flops, Rubber Work Gloves 02. - Grip Pliers, Hammer, Small Clubby thick Stick (2-Foot Long) 03. - Rain Gear, Rain Coat, Rain Hat, Rain Boots. 04. - Snow Gloves 2 pairs, Snow Hat (4), Baseball Cap (2), Work Gloves (2), Scarf (2), Snow Boots and Shin High Snow Rubber Boots. 05. - Small First Aid Kit, Extra rechargeable batteries for devices that you bring, Dust filter Mask, Clear Safety Glasses. (You never know when you might need them) 06. - Jeans, Sweaters, Hooded Sweaters, Windbreaker, Medium Coat, Heavy Coat. 07. - Emergency Cash ($500) dollars to hold you for up to First Pay Day. (remember you have to eat for a week or so) stay away from fast food joints. Shop at Walmart if you can. 08. - Towels (2 or 3), Hand Sanitizer, Baby Wipes, Sun Glasses (2), extra pair of corrective lenses if you wear them, 09. DONT bring expensive jewelry, leave that at home. Basic watch and wedding ring is all you need. 10. - FEMALES, cut your nails (They will break, so you minus well cut them short) 11. - Sleeping Bag & Pillow with (2~4 pillowcases), 1 bedsheet and 1 Heavy Blanket. 12. - Reflective Construction Vest - Bright Orange Or Bright Lime with reflective strips. Stay away from anything that is Cotton. If you are wearing cotton its gonna be bad day for you, unless you are allergic to wool. Look for things with Wool.... Wool socks, Wool Blanket, Wool Sweaters, Wool shirts. - Cotton T-Shirt & underwear is ok, but know if they get wet, youre gonna be very uncomfortable. because cotton tends to soak up water a lot and really fast. - Also Wool dries up 10x faster than Cotton. (Fun Fact) Also Wool retains heat far better than cotton. (Fun Fact) Also Wool can withstand much more rigors than Cotton. (Fun fact) - Wool can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water, yet still retains 80% of its insulating property when wet (Fun Fact)
I’m a new driver to the industry, I was recently hired by NTB Trucking Inc, and I start my first day (night) tomorrow at 15:30. Of all the videos I tried searching for “ how to get onto the top bunk in a tractor/semi” I found nothing, but came across your video and it was very informational. I thought about bringing my laptop and other things. I’m glad you pointed out all the must and must nots to bring on the first day. Thx.
Mark, I have been watching these "trucker videos" for a few years now, and seen a lot of drama come and go (NRSAd, Abe, etc). I think you are just one of a very select few who have kept their channel to the point, and always helpful to the new driver. I know I appreciate it, and am sure many others do as well. Keep up the good work,
+GraphicRain ... Thank you GR for the kind words. I"m glad you see that I'm keeping the channel focused on educational and information sharing for the most part. Reputations are built over time. I just hope I'm building a good one in the industry :-)
another good thing about the back pack.... put your rain gear, gloves, and anything else you need for your shift, into it. that way you'll never have to go back into the sleeping area because "you forgot something." once off shift, it moves back to the foot of your rack with no problem.
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Good info Chief, thanks for the heads up. Packing light will be easy for me after 12 years in the Infantry. Going to Crete next week. You've got a great channel here lots of info for me to pull from keep up the good work.
Good advice but you should really be nice and give your students one small cabinet for their clothes. That's not too much to ask it's exactly what my Prime trainer did for me 6 years ago.
Thanks for you're service sir. I will be working for Jim palmer but pull mostly prime trailers. I leave out with a trainer tomorrow. I got some experience which made the trainer at the yard happy but always eager to learn. Getting a good trainer so happy about that. Thanks for the great video.
Like your video. I listen to the video while I'm working at my current job. Keeps the mind awake during the non demanding job. Really like how well spoken the video was and the pace. Made a good video to listen too.
Awesome information. Thank you SO much for taking the time to make this. I'm looking at starting with Swift next month and really appreciate your insight.
Hi Mr Staite Ive just found your video's tonight February 24th 2016,I used to be a truck driver in the UK and i did it for 18yrs and i hope in 4-6 weeks time i'll be back at it,ok trucking in the UK aint the same as trucking in america or canada and that is why i like to watch and learn and also if i ever had the chance or oppertunity to come do it over there then i'd know what i am doing,I'll be watching more of them even though there not much good to me as i like in England UK,but i like to watch some American drivers and I like learning all about the stuff you do and the stuff you teachIve watch people like Joseph Canell and James Ferguson and there information videos on how to chain up in winter and how to slide tandems and slide your fifth wheel to make your axle weights right,but now i've found you i'll start watching all your video's to
From all the videos I seen so far about trainers, you are the exception to the trainers. I am smart enough to know that if I watch more videos I am sure I can find more good trainers!!! I won't hold it against you being from 3rd ID!!! my last unit before I retired was 25th ID!!!
Im on week 3 with my trainer. He doesn’t go out of his way to help with my backing. I’m constantly reminding him hey I need to do more backs. we’re just racking up easy miles for his paycheck.
Hey man, how did the rest of your time with the trainer go? Im about to start driving with a trainer and not looking forward to it, lol. But its only temporary so I just want to get it over with asap.
Thanks for the advice and help boss. I start working with Prime on the 23rd of September. I'm excited and ready didnt know what to bring. Your video help me out with knowing precisely what not to bring as well with what to bring. Hopefully we will run into each other in the future. Keep safe out there brother and keep on keeping on!
I run heavy equipment and sometimes drive trucks. I could never be a trainer. Trying to teach the finer points of running an excavator to guys who already know everything does my head in. Fact is I just don't bother any more, I just get on with my day and do my thing. People wonder why you get like this. My boy is now 11 and I do enjoy teaching him and he is doing well. I no longer employ anyone as I just don't need the hassle. Like you when you meet a young guy who is fired up it fires me up. I too enjoy helping those guys.
Im a pretty flexible type dude able to blend with different personalities, so as long as they have a sheet or something asking what kind of person I am and trying to match me with someone who's personality kind of blends with mine I think I'll do fine. I understand that's his home so to speak, I have a buddy in texas who drives that has given me some heads up about riding with trainers. Im seriously considering Prime, sounds about the best fit for me. Thanks for the information, very very informative
good video,I used to train and what you said is right along with what I used to tell my guys,I still am in contact with most of my former trainees and they still call me for advice
Mark, great stuff. It's a good reminder of the do's and don'ts. I brought a little bit more than I wanted to, but it's also Winter. Plus, my home would be in my truck. No actual home to go back too. Anyway, thanks for the information.
you definitely convinced me to come to prime, in 2 weeks I will be applying to prime and putting your name down as a referral, Thank you for all that you do..
Just joined, Thanks for all the advise. I have been in trucking all my life, and wish that having tips like you gave would have been great for so many.. Have a safe trip..
Great vid Sir! i'm also a Vet currently working in Afghanistan as a contractor. I hope to start driving school in Jan 17, i wish you were my trainer. Stay safe out there!
@HenryVanNoy ... I love guys like this... He's over in the sandbox and he's telling me to, "...Stay safe out there!"... Dood... YOU stay safe man! Holy cow! We have it good in the Land of The Big PX, you got it rough over there. Keep that head on a swivel brother. THanks for watching and get your ass back here in one piece for school.
Thank you for your insight! I also look for positive attitude towards trucking. I also will answer any questions that any student of mine has. You also taught me more positive approaches to becoming a successful trainer. Thank you sir.
Mark, your videos are very helpful! I've been looking into becoming a truck driver for some time now, i recently turned 21 and decided to contact a prime recruiter. Hopefully all goes well and ill be driving for Prime in the next 6 months.
Hi Mark,this is the first that I watched of your,and I found it very helpful,Because I am about to go in to trucking for the very first time,and I am trying to get all the information much as possible,so be looking for more of your videos,I hope get a trainer like you and you are right,you should be mindful of somebody's else property,so thanks
Mark thanks for another great video the information you give is very useful i will be in Springfield on the 15th hope i get a good trainer be safe out there
Great video Mike. I am starting CDL school Monday and am planning on signing on with a company in March. Not really sure right now which one but have a few ideas. I'm an 18 yr army vet myself and will definitely watch more of your videos as I get the opportunity. Great insight
I'm closing in on a year off the road after a decade and well over a million miles OTR, about half of it in my own truck. If I decide to get back on the road in June, I'll have to go back to a training company so someone with 6 months of experience can teach me how to drive. That's funny :-) I have to hand it to you though. I tried training newbies one time and discovered real quickly that I don't have the patience for it. Also, the company I was with at the time wanted trainers and students to run as a team after the first week, and I found I can't sleep in a moving truck being driven by a student. So my days as a trainer were very brief.
Mark great video just stumbled on it ,I have a question is it normal for a trainer to let the trainee have the bottom bunk I'm a big guy don't want to fall thru and hurt nobody lol
I know you going through what u going through but don't stop now, I'm asking 4 everybody 4 u to come back. even tho I'm not on the truck yet I've been learning from you Mr State. Drop a knowledge one like this video Sir ..
About to get on your trainers truck. How should you approach it? What do you bring? Tuxedo on day 1. Speedos and a winning smile day 2. Ice pack for your black eye day 3.
Respect goes BOTH ways! It is a mutual thing....Trainer is not priviledged...He AGREED to be a trainer...Number one job of a trainer is to be a MENTOR and number two is Teach.. That truck (if it is a company truck) is also your home for the next few months also.
Respect is earned, not given. And there lies the problem. Most students get on the truck and demand respect as a driver from day one, when they don't know a damn thing. The #1 job of a trainer is to train. There is no #2 job. Trainers are there to educate not become their friend or buddy. Obviously that is not MY approach to a training environment, as new drivers need to hope for the best, but plan for the worst. It's all about expectations, which should be discussed from day one, hour one, minute one.
@@MarkStaite EXACTLY!!!!!! Respect is EARNED not given!! What makes you think that you DESERVE respect straight outta the gate? NOTHING!!! If you honestly believe that your only job as a trainer is to train then you DEFINITELY don't deserve, and have not earned, the title of trainer.. Part of EDUCATING is teaching, yes.. But the biggest is being the mentor for the student to look up to and aspire to be. So teachers at any school in America are supposed to teach and that is it? Not coach, mentor, assist or help any student they have in thier career? So a trainer is supposed to "not give a fuck about the student" purposefully? So in your opinion, student drivers should EXPECT to be treated like shit and not TAUGHT anything for then next 3-5 months? NOT have a cubby hole for the belongings that they need to live in that truck as well? The trainer is SUPPOSED to be a shithead and arrogant douche canoe? What makes you think you have any RIGHT to be a fuck head towards someone that is joining the team? Just because they don't ask questions or they don't do things the way YOU THINK they should? What gives you the RIGHT to be an asshole? Why do you think you are ENTITLED to be a shithead towards other people? What makes you so much more special then they are? What makes you feel like the truck you both are in for the next 5 months is your truck and it is a PRIVILEGE to be on it? The honest and truthful answer to all the questions above is NOTHING!!! You have NO rights or reasons to entitlements to be better then someone else........It is YOUR JOB to be teach, coach, mentor, help and assist the new drivers to become better.....That is WHY you are supposed to sign up to be a trainer... Not the pay.....If you signed up because of the pay then you should quit your job and your life because it means nothing if you are not capable of being a human being towards people....
Slow your roll home-broome... Did you miss the part where I stated "Obviously that's not MY approach to a training environment."? You must have missed it.
@@MarkStaite Not directed straight at you. But in a way it is because of your comment about the ONLY job is to teach... Directed to all the people that think like that and have the same mind-set that you're proving the point of.. If you truly feel that you are only supposed to teach and that is it: then the above does apply... Basic humanism is all it takes for people to get along.. If you can't treat someone the way you want to be treated then you will never be treated well or respectfully! That's all I am saying man. And Prime is actually one of the companies I have heard is the best to work for. Training is the longest of them all, pay if fair and trucks are fairly newer.... I am actually thinking about working there. If my trainer doesn't want to be a basic human and show me the respect that I am due (because I took the step forward to learn), and let me respect him for his ability to teach, coach, mentor and assist me with becoming a BETTER driver then he is not the person who deserves to train ANYONE. For instance, I see a lot of video's on the internet. If my trainer does not take the initiative to get out of his truck help out a fellow driver who is having a very difficult time parking in a very tight space (while obviously just sitting and waiting for a load or unload, not while actually doing something) then he doesn't earn or deserve respect... IMO......If I know something or get seasoned enough to be able to help people in the future then you bet your backside I will drop everything to help someone in need (IF I can due to work). The little things that make us better man.... Again, only partially towards you if you honestly believe the mantra that you are only there to teach......If you don't believe that then that is all good.. No ill-will or hard feelings..... Hope we can meet up and have a beer one night when there is no driving to be done!!
@@johndowd7010 Yeah, I heard at Prime they give you the trainers number so you can talk/ask questions before you even get into the truck. My number one question is if I have a small space to store a little bit of dry food, I'm not eating at truck stops for every meal and blowing my first 6-10 weeks of pay because the guy doesn't want to give me small section to store anything. Primes moto is Do your best, Do what's right, and Treat others the way you want to be treated. I wouldn't screw a trainee over like that and I damn sure wont let them do it to me either.
Sometimes the trainer is the ass too....I met one in training for averitt a few years back...put me with a different trainer and things went great. I hope that drivers such as yourself don’t always blame the new guy for your attitude that you might have brought with you and expect everyone else to miserable because they are👌🏻
i like your videos so far. i am a class b driver in the process of getting my A and have been researching the industry and trying to decide on my first company to work for and things i will need etc.
+FirstKnightofJansen ... First 12-months of a new career are important as you'll be at your 'Starter Company' for at least one year before any other company will take you. So... Go with the company THAT WILL PAY YOU THE MOST FOR THOSE FIRST 12 MONTHS!
Mark Staite Right now I have hires from Stevens and Werner. I really liked Stevens and the long haul does not really bother me. At my CDL school the career placement has been very helpful in guiding me with the right choice. I asked them about Prime because of your videos. However, they told me they like to push you to lease a truck. and atm im not interested in doing that. atleast until i learn the industry pretty well.
+FirstKnightofJansen .... Based on your reply, I'd suspect your school is getting kickbacks from both Stevens and Werner, which both have the worst job satisfaction scores amongst drivers. As to your school's statement. No... Prime does NOT push the lease program. They will tell you about it but do not force it down your throat. BTW... Prime's OTR training pay is $700/wk guaranteed and once solo $0.435/mi. I challenge any starter company to top that. Hit me up at Mark Staite Trucking on FaceBook.
Well this why im going around and researching, and asking other drivers. Now I looked at reviews for alot of companies and to be completely honest they were all about the same. and it seems like the higher paying companies want experience. Aside from Prime what are some other good companies?
I remember a story my driver trainer told me. He had a student driver. Kept saying to him how all kinds of trucking companies are looking to hire him. Using that as a ploy to how good he was. It got to a point where the driver trainer told him. I’m here to teach and evaluate you. If you don’t want to be here or with this company. Get off my truck right now. The student got quiet after that.
I understand and appreciate being considerate. To this end, if I were training and someone didn't have that "6 piece luggage set", I'd probably make room for them to store a duffel and a backpack so that they aren't sardined in the already small top bunk. Guess that's just me though... 😉
He seem very rude and anal. I appreciated the tip what to bring but he seem very arrogant. First treat others how you want to be treated. Respect their adults and not kids.
Great video Mark. Most informative video I have seen so far. The question I have is when it comes to bringing food or snacks on the truck what do you recommend? I am a big guy and I plan on doing portions and mealprep while I am on the road. Do you have any suggestions when it comes to riding with a trainer?
Thank you sir for your service and also a big thank you as for what I need and don't need to bring with me I'm about to have my CDL and gonna be on the road hopefully soon again that you for your help
thanks for the info, I will however need to bring my laptop, as i have financial programs that do not work on my phone & I do not have a tablet, so I hope this won't piss off my trainer. I will however keep my guitar at home
Thanks a lot very helpful to me even though i am going to driving school ... What was so helpful to me at this video is be more friendly .. Hey mark I appriciate your videos keep it up... Waiting for more helpful videos to help new drivers and learners like me :)
Great information. I would like to add, bring extra small duffle about half size of the larger one where you'll keep you work clothes boots. It would be used for your dirty clothes only. Reason, it's to prevent the truck from smelling like sweaty feet etc.. My opinion it's being respectful to the trainer's truck, and so you both won't have a headache from the smelly laundry for a month while training. I would bring one of those mesh laundry bags after, getting rewritten off by the trainer received your own truck. I'm not a trucker, just doing my homework absorbing good information out on the interwebs.
My big advice is bring enough clothes for at least a month. Im going on my 4th and final week of training and i only brought enough clothes for a week thinking i would stop for a 34 on the weekend to do laundry, well we were out for 3 weeks straight no break and way to busy to stop for a shower half the time let alone laundry cus we putting in 70hr weeks. In the 3 weeks i maybe took a shower 5 total times and wore the same clothes for a week cus i was running out of clothes. We always stayed the night at the shipper/receivers warehouse so we had hours to run the next day cus most of the time a loves or other truck stop was to far away. So food thought ask plenty of questions about ur trainer before u agree and be prepared to work long hours and random hours at that. I had a very good trainer but he liked to run hard and make money.
...wow.... O.O ... Sorry to hear that you had an inconsiderate trainer! I'm sorry, but in my opinion, that is just unacceptable training conditions on many levels... New Drivers: You do not have to tolerate a training environment that lilseip just described! Will you work hard and long hours? Yes... but you should have the opportunity to do laundry at least once every 7 to 10 days. Showers are every other day (average) with no more than 3 days between. DO NOT LET YOUR TRAINER TREAT YOU LIKE "MEAT IN THE SEAT".
Thank you for the video quick question I ask questions also when I start driving sometimes I learn both by watching and doing and asking questions is that acceptable
When I ask questions like why are we in this lane or why did u do that I get a look like I pissed them off, I'm just wondering why not piss any one off but because I'm thinking if I have to do it down the road I will know why. Inwrode with my dad's freind for a while, not saying I knew everything but I was shifting good I didnt grind the gears or jump the clutch or anything, but what made me mad is when he said " u dont need to try to i press me" i wasn't doing that. I felt comfortable enough to shift the truck after watching him for a bit. Definitely not saying i know everything or like some people do is act like they know everything.
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My first trainer was a grumpy old man who talked to me like a drill sergeant. Me being a young man fresh out of the Marine Corps it took all I had not to break his jaw. I held it in to keep the peace but I got off the first chance I got . I guess because I was 23 years old he thought he could talk to me like a kid. I'd been a Marine since 18 and already been to war ....twice. I made every effort to be nice and respectful. Then the second guy they give me is a older black guy and first thing he says is " I know your from the south but In this truck the the nigga is the boss ". I got right back out of the truck and left without saying a word. The 3rd guy I had was kinda like you and he was awesome! There are some shitty trainers out there with some serious issues. I've trained many guys myself now and I've never treated anyone like I was treated.
As a soon to be new driver (in talks with a company right now, already got DOT physical done) my job is to listen and learn, and it also to entertain you a bit as well. afterall you spend most of the time alone on the road and having somebody there talking to you keeps you awake and attentive. i hated having to go on an hour uber trip with some business guy because they never talked to you, and thats just boring. by me asking questions it helps not only me, allowing me to learn how to properly do things, but it also helps you by having to remind yourself what needs to be done on every trip, before, during, and after. Also thank you for taking the time to let us all know what to bring with us.
While that all sounds great, why do trainers always neglect to say that they signed up for this ? Almost every vid I see it's the trainer having little to no patience, very poor people skills and an air of superiority about them. Almost every vid on TH-cam these trainers don't say hey, I know what it's like, or I understand. Instead it's what they expect of others. What about what the trainer expects? They have expectations as well. Now I'm NOT saying that's how you are, but it would help if those things were mentioned.
Seth Fornerette and they are paid for it!
ya sure seems like there should b alot more training for the trainers, people skills mostly, my biggest fear about getting into this industry is the time being cooped up in a truck with a trainer, i mean even a good one is still not going to b a pleasant experience in my opinion, imagine someone u can't stand, someone who snores, or has bad gas all the time??
Exactly
IMO... Most trainers should not BE trainers. Patience is the #1 trait needed. Trainer continuing education is also very important! The value I've retained from all of the interpersonal communications classes and working styles classes has paid dividends on managing the stress and conflicts within the truck cab learning environment. Too bad no companies pay attention to training the trainer.
I'm glad I didn't get a trainer with my job, I don't think I could afford to eat out every night, buy drinks when we stop. Wash every week on top of all the other stuff i need to buy.
Agree with most of what you said. Here's the rub. The trainer is not training out of the kindness of his/her heart. They are doing it for extra income. #2 Most trucking companies do NOT vet their trainers. Meaning, in order to be a trainer all they have to do is raise their hand. Recipe for disaster. A trucking company that doesn't profile the personalities and coaching ability of the trainer is just asking for the results you mentioned. Most trucking companies give no more than 1 week, and most times less "train the trainer" classes. Not everyone can train. No other industry trains a trainer for this short of time. To expect good results is ludicrous.
+evofd ... I'll have to disagree with your opening statement. I trained others to make sure new drivers were out there killing themselves or killing others in a truck. Training for money was not my main motivator. For me, being a trainer gave me the ability to call out rookies for rookie mistakes: Then offer to help train them the proper way. Now... As for most company training programs... YES!! They all can do a better job of recruiting, vetting, and training their cadre of instructors. This is an issue I hope to be working on at the national level asap.
Mark Staite "being a trainer gave me the ability to call out rookies for rookie mistakes" thats the right attitude is it?? and u can get this lofty position after 9 months is it??
@@MarkStaite Honestly I think you do mean well but your awfully full of yourself and it shows. Seen the type many times as you have your shit preloaded for some poor bastard that does look, say, or do something that you don't like & you are ready to make sure they get Crucified for it. You have done most everything or at least 100 better than most in ur mind at least. You wear that hat & have completed one term at best 20 years ago probably almost getting chaptered out. You been chasing authority ur whole life now having a little power inside of a truck u think ur God's gift to the industry. Well guess what? Your not so put that in your pipe n smoke it wanna be a trainer so bad you probably can't sleep the nite B4 bahahahaha duche bag
@@MarkStaite, we need more trainers/mentors like you on the road. Sadly, you are one of the rare few.
@@DrunkenGuitarGuy I agree he seems to be more into training so he can power trip
Remember the shower shoes or clogs, truckstop showers are a good way to catch athlete's foot.
you could be in Ohio if my memory serves me
Typical greenhorn giving advice lol. I've never gotten anything from standing in a shower.
Pee on your feet you'll be fine lol
Spot the nasty fucker with mushrooms growing between his toes.
@@minarchisttrucker2775 💩 on your feet
I like how deeply you delve into the particulars of the how’s and why’s.
01. - MAG Flashlight (Belt Use Size), Pocket Multi-Tool, Cell Phone Charger & Cable (2~3), Cig Socket Convert for charging cables, 1 emergency Windup Flashlight and 1 Windup portable emergency Radio.
02. - Flip Flops, Rubber Work Gloves
02. - Grip Pliers, Hammer, Small Clubby thick Stick (2-Foot Long)
03. - Rain Gear, Rain Coat, Rain Hat, Rain Boots.
04. - Snow Gloves 2 pairs, Snow Hat (4), Baseball Cap (2), Work Gloves (2), Scarf (2), Snow Boots and Shin High Snow Rubber Boots.
05. - Small First Aid Kit, Extra rechargeable batteries for devices that you bring, Dust filter Mask, Clear Safety Glasses. (You never know when you might need them)
06. - Jeans, Sweaters, Hooded Sweaters, Windbreaker, Medium Coat, Heavy Coat.
07. - Emergency Cash ($500) dollars to hold you for up to First Pay Day. (remember you have to eat for a week or so) stay away from fast food joints. Shop at Walmart if you can.
08. - Towels (2 or 3), Hand Sanitizer, Baby Wipes, Sun Glasses (2), extra pair of corrective lenses if you wear them,
09. DONT bring expensive jewelry, leave that at home. Basic watch and wedding ring is all you need.
10. - FEMALES, cut your nails (They will break, so you minus well cut them short)
11. - Sleeping Bag & Pillow with (2~4 pillowcases), 1 bedsheet and 1 Heavy Blanket.
12. - Reflective Construction Vest - Bright Orange Or Bright Lime with reflective strips.
Stay away from anything that is Cotton. If you are wearing cotton its gonna be bad day for you, unless you are allergic to wool.
Look for things with Wool.... Wool socks, Wool Blanket, Wool Sweaters, Wool shirts. - Cotton T-Shirt & underwear is ok, but know if they get wet, youre gonna be very uncomfortable.
because cotton tends to soak up water a lot and really fast. - Also Wool dries up 10x faster than Cotton. (Fun Fact) Also Wool retains heat far better than cotton. (Fun Fact)
Also Wool can withstand much more rigors than Cotton. (Fun fact) - Wool can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water, yet still retains 80% of its insulating property when wet (Fun Fact)
+RecordTrance Gah, the idea of wool underpants has me itching already lol, Good list otherwise.
After you get your own truck. ......
You a big wool fan or what?
@RecordTrance:. Cool List👍
Respect is earned not expected. Not all trainers deserve respect.
Absolutely! I never bought into respecting age, I was polite and "respectful", but respect in the end was always earned.
I’m a new driver to the industry, I was recently hired by NTB Trucking Inc, and I start my first day (night) tomorrow at 15:30. Of all the videos I tried searching for “ how to get onto the top bunk in a tractor/semi” I found nothing, but came across your video and it was very informational. I thought about bringing my laptop and other things. I’m glad you pointed out all the must and must nots to bring on the first day. Thx.
Mark, I have been watching these "trucker videos" for a few years now, and seen a lot of drama come and go (NRSAd, Abe, etc). I think you are just one of a very select few who have kept their channel to the point, and always helpful to the new driver. I know I appreciate it, and am sure many others do as well. Keep up the good work,
+GraphicRain ... Thank you GR for the kind words. I"m glad you see that I'm keeping the channel focused on educational and information sharing for the most part. Reputations are built over time. I just hope I'm building a good one in the industry :-)
another good thing about the back pack.... put your rain gear, gloves, and anything else you need for your shift, into it. that way you'll never have to go back into the sleeping area because "you forgot something." once off shift, it moves back to the foot of your rack with no problem.
Thanks for the info! I am a 51 year old about to get into the industry. Thank you for your service to America in the Army also.
Age is just a number. I turned 50 this year and still going strong.
Good advice, this is me on Tuesday at 2 am. Thank you for the advice. Hope you are having a great Easter.🇬🇧
1. I LOVED you before you said a word because of your hat AMERICA 🇺🇸! .
2. THANK YOU SO MUCH for YOUR SERVICE..
3. YOUR intro music and introduction period ROCKS!.
Last but not least...
4. Your eloquence and execution of information is TOP NOTCHED.
Hey Mark-
Thank you for your military service, and thank you for being a truck driver. People don't appreciate you guys enough.
Ken .. Thank you for the kind words and for watching. Just sharing what I think will help others.
Sir,
As the proud mother of a US Navy Mineman and M truck driving sons, THANK YOU!
Thank you for #1 Your service to our country and #2 posting this video.
God bless and please be safe out there.
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Good info Chief, thanks for the heads up. Packing light will be easy for me after 12 years in the Infantry. Going to Crete next week. You've got a great channel here lots of info for me to pull from keep up the good work.
Good advice but you should really be nice and give your students one small cabinet for their clothes. That's not too much to ask it's exactly what my Prime trainer did for me 6 years ago.
I always left room for my students as did my trainer. ..... it's a give an take world
What about food and drinks?
He didn’t say this is what he does, he just said be prepared for the worse.
I think his point is to not just come expecting a place to put your stuff.
Thanks for you're service sir. I will be working for Jim palmer but pull mostly prime trailers. I leave out with a trainer tomorrow. I got some experience which made the trainer at the yard happy but always eager to learn. Getting a good trainer so happy about that. Thanks for the great video.
Like your video. I listen to the video while I'm working at my current job. Keeps the mind awake during the non demanding job. Really like how well spoken the video was and the pace. Made a good video to listen too.
Awesome information. Thank you SO much for taking the time to make this. I'm looking at starting with Swift next month and really appreciate your insight.
Hi Mr Staite Ive just found your video's tonight February 24th 2016,I used to be a truck driver in the UK and i did it for 18yrs and i hope in 4-6 weeks time i'll be back at it,ok trucking in the UK aint the same as trucking in america or canada and that is why i like to watch and learn and also if i ever had the chance or oppertunity to come do it over there then i'd know what i am doing,I'll be watching more of them even though there not much good to me as i like in England UK,but i like to watch some American drivers and I like learning all about the stuff you do and the stuff you teachIve watch people like Joseph Canell and James Ferguson and there information videos on how to chain up in winter and how to slide tandems and slide your fifth wheel to make your axle weights right,but now i've found you i'll start watching all your video's to
From all the videos I seen so far about trainers, you are the exception to the trainers. I am smart enough to know that if I watch more videos I am sure I can find more good trainers!!! I won't hold it against you being from 3rd ID!!! my last unit before I retired was 25th ID!!!
Im on week 3 with my trainer. He doesn’t go out of his way to help with my backing. I’m constantly reminding him hey I need to do more backs. we’re just racking up easy miles for his paycheck.
Hey man, how did the rest of your time with the trainer go? Im about to start driving with a trainer and not looking forward to it, lol. But its only temporary so I just want to get it over with asap.
This is why I'm tempted to skip otr altogether. Otr drivers learn highway skills. Local drivers learn maneuver skills.
@@FeedingNextGen Not really. otr drivers learn highway and maneuver skills, local drivers only learn how to drive in traffic. lol
@@lomparti You don't think that local drivers have more hook and drop time, backing time, etc simply for the fact that they do it more frequently?
Dylan Burnett he’s not a good trainer then. He is just racking dollars
Awesome video boss. About to start school on Monday and this answered lots of questions I had.
Thanks for the advice and help boss. I start working with Prime on the 23rd of September. I'm excited and ready didnt know what to bring. Your video help me out with knowing precisely what not to bring as well with what to bring. Hopefully we will run into each other in the future. Keep safe out there brother and keep on keeping on!
I run heavy equipment and sometimes drive trucks. I could never be a trainer. Trying to teach the finer points of running an excavator to guys who already know everything does my head in. Fact is I just don't bother any more, I just get on with my day and do my thing. People wonder why you get like this.
My boy is now 11 and I do enjoy teaching him and he is doing well. I no longer employ anyone as I just don't need the hassle.
Like you when you meet a young guy who is fired up it fires me up. I too enjoy helping those guys.
Respect...Another person that should be doing voice-over work, u know, that guy you hear in the movies theaters or commercials.
Awesome video! Start Swift on the 20th, rookie and nervous as hell! Thanks for the info
How is it going?
Im a pretty flexible type dude able to blend with different personalities, so as long as they have a sheet or something asking what kind of person I am and trying to match me with someone who's personality kind of blends with mine I think I'll do fine. I understand that's his home so to speak, I have a buddy in texas who drives that has given me some heads up about riding with trainers. Im seriously considering Prime, sounds about the best fit for me. Thanks for the information, very very informative
Thanks for watching and good luck with the new career.
good video,I used to train and what you said is right along with what I used to tell my guys,I still am in contact with most of my former trainees and they still call me for advice
Mark, great stuff. It's a good reminder of the do's and don'ts. I brought a little bit more than I wanted to, but it's also Winter. Plus, my home would be in my truck. No actual home to go back too. Anyway, thanks for the information.
you definitely convinced me to come to prime, in 2 weeks I will be applying to prime and putting your name down as a referral, Thank you for all that you do..
Just joined, Thanks for all the advise. I have been in trucking all my life, and wish that having tips like you gave would have been great for so many.. Have a safe trip..
Thanks for your service. I am a 7yr army vet
Great vid Sir! i'm also a Vet currently working in Afghanistan as a contractor. I hope to start driving school in Jan 17, i wish you were my trainer. Stay safe out there!
@HenryVanNoy ... I love guys like this... He's over in the sandbox and he's telling me to, "...Stay safe out there!"... Dood... YOU stay safe man! Holy cow! We have it good in the Land of The Big PX, you got it rough over there. Keep that head on a swivel brother. THanks for watching and get your ass back here in one piece for school.
Thank you for your insight! I also look for positive attitude towards trucking. I also will answer any questions that any student of mine has. You also taught me more positive approaches to becoming a successful trainer. Thank you sir.
Thanks Mark for your time making these videos
Outstanding 🇺🇸, they are the trainer, we are the student-period-down the line, thankful, thankful 🙏🏼
Thanks for the advice. I will be sure to ask my mentor a lot of questions.
I'm going to Prime, Inc. orientation in Pittston, PA next week. Very excited to get into trucking.
Enjoy your slavery.
Rock of the Marne. Thank you for serving in the 3rd inf div.
Mark, your videos are very helpful! I've been looking into becoming a truck driver for some time now, i recently turned 21 and decided to contact a prime recruiter. Hopefully all goes well and ill be driving for Prime in the next 6 months.
Thank You Mark!!!! This answer most if Not All my Questions!!!! I leave tomorrow for Truck School!!!! (:
Great video. This helps me out when I go with a trainer.
Humility ALWAYS takes one extremely far! Thanks for the vid, Mark!
You crack me up.Thanks from a combat vet.
Definitely thinking of Prime... enjoy watching ur videos..
Hi Mark,this is the first that I watched of your,and I found it very helpful,Because I am about to go in to trucking for the very first time,and I am trying to get all the information much as possible,so be looking for more of your videos,I hope get a trainer like you and you are right,you should be mindful of somebody's else property,so thanks
Your a great man, thanks so much for sharing. I definitely plan to come to Prime .
Mark thanks for another great video the information you give is very useful i will be in Springfield on the 15th hope i get a good trainer be safe out there
THANKS FOR ALL THE POSITIVE VIDEOS!!!!
Great video Mike. I am starting CDL school Monday and am planning on signing on with a company in March. Not really sure right now which one but have a few ideas. I'm an 18 yr army vet myself and will definitely watch more of your videos as I get the opportunity. Great insight
I'm closing in on a year off the road after a decade and well over a million miles OTR, about half of it in my own truck. If I decide to get back on the road in June, I'll have to go back to a training company so someone with 6 months of experience can teach me how to drive. That's funny :-)
I have to hand it to you though. I tried training newbies one time and discovered real quickly that I don't have the patience for it. Also, the company I was with at the time wanted trainers and students to run as a team after the first week, and I found I can't sleep in a moving truck being driven by a student. So my days as a trainer were very brief.
Mark great video just stumbled on it ,I have a question is it normal for a trainer to let the trainee have the bottom bunk I'm a big guy don't want to fall thru and hurt nobody lol
Trust me you're not fat enough for that to happen
I love it when they start saying "WELL THAT'S NOT HOW I LEARNED IN CDL SCHOOL" LMAO, Good video Mark as always, Thank you
Planning on getting my CDL early in 2017, and really appreciate your videos Mark.
2022 and im thinking about getting cdl..i noticed your comment from 2017..are you still enjoying it ?any advice?
@@derekdavis1932 No, decided not to.
@@What_If_We_Tried interesting you said that,because just today i decided not to also.
well the truck is his home, however it is also the new drivers home while he is there.
Duke Behringer but he is a guest in that home.
@@matthewmp111 He Druves for Prime he is a LO. He does not own the truck. His job is to train and then stfu
@@MarineDevilDogg lmao no its not. There are o/o's that are trainers at prime too dummy. My cdl teacher was one of them
I know you going through what u going through but don't stop now, I'm asking 4 everybody 4 u to come back. even tho I'm not on the truck yet I've been learning from you Mr State. Drop a knowledge one like this video Sir ..
About to get on your trainers truck. How should you approach it? What do you bring?
Tuxedo on day 1.
Speedos and a winning smile day 2.
Ice pack for your black eye day 3.
"ooh look kitty" lmao
Mark your awesome i loved this video, I just got my start date with Prime set for Feb 20th. I hope i get a trainer with the views as you.
Good Luck Patrick. Have fun. Thanks for watching.
just became your 10.000 sub! love the vids!
Do your job!
Treat people right!
Give all out effort!
Have an all in attitude!
Respect goes BOTH ways! It is a mutual thing....Trainer is not priviledged...He AGREED to be a trainer...Number one job of a trainer is to be a MENTOR and number two is Teach.. That truck (if it is a company truck) is also your home for the next few months also.
Respect is earned, not given. And there lies the problem. Most students get on the truck and demand respect as a driver from day one, when they don't know a damn thing. The #1 job of a trainer is to train. There is no #2 job. Trainers are there to educate not become their friend or buddy. Obviously that is not MY approach to a training environment, as new drivers need to hope for the best, but plan for the worst. It's all about expectations, which should be discussed from day one, hour one, minute one.
@@MarkStaite EXACTLY!!!!!! Respect is EARNED not given!! What makes you think that you DESERVE respect straight outta the gate? NOTHING!!! If you honestly believe that your only job as a trainer is to train then you DEFINITELY don't deserve, and have not earned, the title of trainer.. Part of EDUCATING is teaching, yes.. But the biggest is being the mentor for the student to look up to and aspire to be. So teachers at any school in America are supposed to teach and that is it? Not coach, mentor, assist or help any student they have in thier career?
So a trainer is supposed to "not give a fuck about the student" purposefully?
So in your opinion, student drivers should EXPECT to be treated like shit and not TAUGHT anything for then next 3-5 months? NOT have a cubby hole for the belongings that they need to live in that truck as well? The trainer is SUPPOSED to be a shithead and arrogant douche canoe?
What makes you think you have any RIGHT to be a fuck head towards someone that is joining the team? Just because they don't ask questions or they don't do things the way YOU THINK they should?
What gives you the RIGHT to be an asshole? Why do you think you are ENTITLED to be a shithead towards other people? What makes you so much more special then they are? What makes you feel like the truck you both are in for the next 5 months is your truck and it is a PRIVILEGE to be on it?
The honest and truthful answer to all the questions above is NOTHING!!! You have NO rights or reasons to entitlements to be better then someone else........It is YOUR JOB to be teach, coach, mentor, help and assist the new drivers to become better.....That is WHY you are supposed to sign up to be a trainer... Not the pay.....If you signed up because of the pay then you should quit your job and your life because it means nothing if you are not capable of being a human being towards people....
Slow your roll home-broome... Did you miss the part where I stated "Obviously that's not MY approach to a training environment."? You must have missed it.
@@MarkStaite Not directed straight at you. But in a way it is because of your comment about the ONLY job is to teach... Directed to all the people that think like that and have the same mind-set that you're proving the point of.. If you truly feel that you are only supposed to teach and that is it: then the above does apply... Basic humanism is all it takes for people to get along..
If you can't treat someone the way you want to be treated then you will never be treated well or respectfully! That's all I am saying man.
And Prime is actually one of the companies I have heard is the best to work for. Training is the longest of them all, pay if fair and trucks are fairly newer.... I am actually thinking about working there. If my trainer doesn't want to be a basic human and show me the respect that I am due (because I took the step forward to learn), and let me respect him for his ability to teach, coach, mentor and assist me with becoming a BETTER driver then he is not the person who deserves to train ANYONE.
For instance, I see a lot of video's on the internet. If my trainer does not take the initiative to get out of his truck help out a fellow driver who is having a very difficult time parking in a very tight space (while obviously just sitting and waiting for a load or unload, not while actually doing something) then he doesn't earn or deserve respect... IMO......If I know something or get seasoned enough to be able to help people in the future then you bet your backside I will drop everything to help someone in need (IF I can due to work). The little things that make us better man....
Again, only partially towards you if you honestly believe the mantra that you are only there to teach......If you don't believe that then that is all good.. No ill-will or hard feelings..... Hope we can meet up and have a beer one night when there is no driving to be done!!
Great video!! EXTREMELY helpful, and informative.
When you train, you should have a place to put stuff.
Yes I always use to make sure my students had their own place to put the iui r stuff away.
@@johndowd7010 Yeah, I heard at Prime they give you the trainers number so you can talk/ask questions before you even get into the truck. My number one question is if I have a small space to store a little bit of dry food, I'm not eating at truck stops for every meal and blowing my first 6-10 weeks of pay because the guy doesn't want to give me small section to store anything.
Primes moto is Do your best, Do what's right, and Treat others the way you want to be treated. I wouldn't screw a trainee over like that and I damn sure wont let them do it to me either.
Thanks Mark! Nice video and information
Im no trucker but I worked and lived out of my Chevy C10 in the oilfields. Wow did I overpack! I realized that when I got there! 😂😧😳
Can you do a video on starting a LLC or at least give some advice? Thanks Mark for all the great info you give
That's a legal issue and I'm not an attorney. Get with a lawyer or CPA and they can help you there.
Ok thanks
+joseph goop please don't put your ignorance on my name if you have to put your stupidity out there do it on your own merit
Sometimes the trainer is the ass too....I met one in training for averitt a few years back...put me with a different trainer and things went great. I hope that drivers such as yourself don’t always blame the new guy for your attitude that you might have brought with you and expect everyone else to miserable because they are👌🏻
i like your videos so far. i am a class b driver in the process of getting my A and have been researching the industry and trying to decide on my first company to work for and things i will need etc.
+FirstKnightofJansen ... First 12-months of a new career are important as you'll be at your 'Starter Company' for at least one year before any other company will take you. So... Go with the company THAT WILL PAY YOU THE MOST FOR THOSE FIRST 12 MONTHS!
Mark Staite Right now I have hires from Stevens and Werner. I really liked Stevens and the long haul does not really bother me. At my CDL school the career placement has been very helpful in guiding me with the right choice. I asked them about Prime because of your videos. However, they told me they like to push you to lease a truck. and atm im not interested in doing that. atleast until i learn the industry pretty well.
+FirstKnightofJansen .... Based on your reply, I'd suspect your school is getting kickbacks from both Stevens and Werner, which both have the worst job satisfaction scores amongst drivers. As to your school's statement. No... Prime does NOT push the lease program. They will tell you about it but do not force it down your throat. BTW... Prime's OTR training pay is $700/wk guaranteed and once solo $0.435/mi. I challenge any starter company to top that. Hit me up at Mark Staite Trucking on FaceBook.
Well this why im going around and researching, and asking other drivers. Now I looked at reviews for alot of companies and to be completely honest they were all about the same. and it seems like the higher paying companies want experience. Aside from Prime what are some other good companies?
I remember a story my driver trainer told me. He had a student driver. Kept saying to him how all kinds of trucking companies are looking to hire him. Using that as a ploy to how good he was. It got to a point where the driver trainer told him. I’m here to teach and evaluate you. If you don’t want to be here or with this company. Get off my truck right now. The student got quiet after that.
I'm going back into driving end of this year. been out for 3 years. I hope my trainer's as good a trainer as you seem to be.
GREAT Video!! I start training soon and I was wondering how much crap to bring. THANKS!!
I understand and appreciate being considerate. To this end, if I were training and someone didn't have that "6 piece luggage set", I'd probably make room for them to store a duffel and a backpack so that they aren't sardined in the already small top bunk. Guess that's just me though... 😉
It's not just you. That's common courtesy.
He seem very rude and anal. I appreciated the tip what to bring but he seem very arrogant. First treat others how you want to be treated. Respect their adults and not kids.
@@CLOJAMES-L78 He is just a LO he don't even own the Tractor Prime does. Yes he feels like he has some authority so he chooses to be a Ahole
Best vid an aspiring trucker could see thank ypu very much
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Great video Mark. Most informative video I have seen so far. The question I have is when it comes to bringing food or snacks on the truck what do you recommend? I am a big guy and I plan on doing portions and mealprep while I am on the road. Do you have any suggestions when it comes to riding with a trainer?
Thank you sir for your service and also a big thank you as for what I need and don't need to bring with me I'm about to have my CDL and gonna be on the road hopefully soon again that you for your help
Good advice. Russ from Oregon.
I appreciate your time, seriously 34 y/o just got his cdl ...am serious about it
i agree when am with a trainer am trying to learn as much as i can
Excellent brother
Hi Mr Staite I love your videos very professional and great info. You're a class act sir.
Thank you for the share. Especially on things to bring and not bring.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and also for commenting! Much appreciated.
thanks for the info, I will however need to bring my laptop, as i have financial programs that do not work on my phone & I do not have a tablet, so I hope this won't piss off my trainer. I will however keep my guitar at home
Thanks a lot very helpful to me even though i am going to driving school ... What was so helpful to me at this video is be more friendly .. Hey mark I appriciate your videos keep it up... Waiting for more helpful videos to help new drivers and learners like me :)
Great information.
I would like to add, bring extra small duffle about half size of the larger one where you'll keep you work clothes boots.
It would be used for your dirty clothes only.
Reason, it's to prevent the truck from smelling like sweaty feet etc..
My opinion it's being respectful to the trainer's truck, and so you both won't have a headache from the smelly laundry for a month while training.
I would bring one of those mesh laundry bags after, getting rewritten off by the trainer received your own truck.
I'm not a trucker, just doing my homework absorbing good information out on the interwebs.
My big advice is bring enough clothes for at least a month. Im going on my 4th and final week of training and i only brought enough clothes for a week thinking i would stop for a 34 on the weekend to do laundry, well we were out for 3 weeks straight no break and way to busy to stop for a shower half the time let alone laundry cus we putting in 70hr weeks. In the 3 weeks i maybe took a shower 5 total times and wore the same clothes for a week cus i was running out of clothes. We always stayed the night at the shipper/receivers warehouse so we had hours to run the next day cus most of the time a loves or other truck stop was to far away. So food thought ask plenty of questions about ur trainer before u agree and be prepared to work long hours and random hours at that. I had a very good trainer but he liked to run hard and make money.
...wow.... O.O ... Sorry to hear that you had an inconsiderate trainer! I'm sorry, but in my opinion, that is just unacceptable training conditions on many levels... New Drivers: You do not have to tolerate a training environment that lilseip just described! Will you work hard and long hours? Yes... but you should have the opportunity to do laundry at least once every 7 to 10 days. Showers are every other day (average) with no more than 3 days between. DO NOT LET YOUR TRAINER TREAT YOU LIKE "MEAT IN THE SEAT".
gettn on my trainers trucc tommorow! appreciate tha info
How many sets of clothes you pack to the training, and where y’all do laundry
Truck Stops
Thank you for your service sir God bless you
Thank you for the video quick question I ask questions also when I start driving sometimes I learn both by watching and doing and asking questions is that acceptable
Thank you for your video, it gave me a lot of information.
The more I learn about trucking the more I want to do it, especially the cons videos
Yoooo, Just met ya on Zello. Glad to cordially make the TH-cam handshake! Gonna go browse your videos now! cheers!
+Tim Xpedites ... Enjoy. Thanks for subscribing!
anytime, keep in touch.
I love you man, you're a good dude I can tell. I'm coming in the game and I hope I get a trainer like you.
Hey bother, I was a helicopter pilot in the Army and after watching your videos if I ever make the jump to trucking I would want you as my trainer.
When I ask questions like why are we in this lane or why did u do that I get a look like I pissed them off, I'm just wondering why not piss any one off but because I'm thinking if I have to do it down the road I will know why. Inwrode with my dad's freind for a while, not saying I knew everything but I was shifting good I didnt grind the gears or jump the clutch or anything, but what made me mad is when he said " u dont need to try to i press me" i wasn't doing that. I felt comfortable enough to shift the truck after watching him for a bit. Definitely not saying i know everything or like some people do is act like they know everything.