Yep, i think i see the problem here. It’s about getting this guys ego stroked. i.e. i’m the greatest trucker in the world and you’re shit. Wrong personality type for a trainer.
Bilge Pump nope the guy did not want to get up on time that’s a big issue I have dealt with in the past. Especially a truck driver you have to be on time.
Any JOB is like this if YOU DON'T WANNA. Put in the work they wont take the time....and even guys in the military will have 5 alarms to make sure they get up
We would need to see how he worked with the trainee. Cuz I myself have come across different types of trainers. When I was "working" at a freight company (didn't pass my probation month.was only a trainee.still got paid.) , there were two driver trainers. One was really cool, down to earth, never raised his voice. We would have conversations about other stuff that didn't have to do about the job. After he would already tell me about the job, the truck(pre trip, post trip, driving , etc....as well as filling out the paperwork for pick ups) He really made me feel comfortable. He was like me.... HISPANIC. and then there was the other trainer.......a black guy. He......was a fucking headache. He would start raising his voice and eventually yelling for little mistakes. When I went to take my road test, the other drivers had warned me about this guy. They told I was very lucky to have gone with the other instructor. For example, he got me driving and wanted ME to do the first couple stops. The GPS guided us a certain way that when we got to where it told us......I was lost. He was like "pretend I'm not even here. What would you do in this situation, being lost". So what would I do? I would pull over, apply the parking brakes , and call the place that I'm delivering to. This asshole started raising his voice....."hey what are you doing??!! Come here , get back In here. Look. Just keep going down the street, the place is there!!!" And ......the hiring supervisors were aware that at the time , I had very little experience driving truck and trailer (back in 2015. I had gotten my license in 2011. Just had some opportunities once in a while to drive. I had mostly driven 26 ft box trucks) and they still took me in because I had done ok on the truck and trailer road test. Long story short I didn't make it. Over time I came across jobs that mostly their fleet of trucks were made of class c and b box trucks. And a couple of semi trucks. They learned that I have a class A license and gave me the opportunity to drive a 53 ft when the main driver called in sick on a Saturday morning.was skeptical at first, wanted to keep sleeping. Lol. but thought this was a perfect opportunity to drive truck and trailer.took advantage of the 5am start time, knowing there would be way less 4 wheels than during the week. I rode along with a co-worker who didn't have a class a license and was just there to guide me to where I needed to go. The supervisors started putting me to drive on the weekends more and more and I learned to control the truck!! And eventually, by myself. Saturdays from 5am to 10-11am. Sundays from noon to 6pm. I still had my two days off during the week. I can now drive with the same ease and comfort as driving a car. Junior seems cool. we have to see exactly how he taught this guy that Didn't make it. If he's being cool and telling you beforehand how HE works .....in HIS truck and tells you in the right tone, then listen to everything he has to say to you. Once you learn everything there is to know about the job and when you are on your own, THEN you can work by YOUR RULES when you get your truck. You might even learn a few tricks on your own along the way. For example, "cheating" on your routes to make some time to take additional breaks/naps. (Which I have done on a couple of jobs already) Unless he's a complete asshole , then maybe you can tell him he's "overtraining, dramatic, EGO....." If he's already telling you to set your alarm at a certain time, get your ass to sleep so you're not dragging in the morning. And take advantage of the early drives...with less 4 wheels to deal with!!! Try to put YOUR part into the training, while your under his wing. once you have learned and have your own truck, then work your pace. tell the dispatchers you want to start at 7-9am. Fucking lazy whining/bitching fucks.
Marquis It's not so hard to wake up when traffic really gets rolling when you sleep under the overpass. Just sayin. I will probably work until I fall out,ss won't suport me in 15 years so it is what it is.Keep workin and SAVE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!
Marquis y'all got me rolling these comments...real talk tho lol I'm learning to break bad habits and not to make the mistakes the trainees are making ahead of me.
Sounds like you were trying to control a grown man instead of training him. no wonder it didn't work. You need to take another look at yourself and determine if you're the type of person who's qualified to train.
@@davidkelley9509 Starting work on time is indeed a "soft skill". The worker should come to work already versed in soft skills. He should have picked that up in training. I can see making a mistake once and taking correction, but that's over the line.
I'm a firm believer that not everybody was made to drive a semi... He was definitely one of those people and he doesn't belong in a semi... So thank you for helping keep our roads safer... Also, as a semi driver myself I agree with your training rules and expectations. ...
Man i'm from Morocco 🇲🇦 and i got mad seeing that guy throwing my dream out of the window! i would do anything to get my CDL especially with someone like you 😊 you made me LOVE this Trucking world, thank you
@@tomjeffersonwasright2288 yes. I can teach you to build a computer. I can not teach you work eithics and how to show up on time. I can not make you learn if you do not want to learn
I only show when I start getting paid. I don't arrive at 6 am if I don't start getting paid until 7 am. That is stealing wages. A 160 days of starting 1 hour early equals one month of free labour for the employer.
*“Show me you want this”* I’m sorry, what? Were you the individual hiring him, or were you going to be his supervisor?? I don’t think you should be a trainer, buddy. You made this ENTIRE video about YOU... when it should have been entirely about HIM. Your responsibility as a trainer is to figure out how to communicate with him and get on a common ground. Sounds like you didn’t do that at all; and instead wanted him to be a duplicate of yourself. The man signed up to be a trucker... clearly he “wanted” this. You seem like a cool dude and I’m sure you’re a great driver... but training might not be for you. Seems like you’d be much better off doing things at your own pace
The trainee is not there to be interviewed, he already got the job. All Junior had to do is teach him how to how get used to the road and the importance of safety, he's not there to interview since he already got the job.
Trainee was a straight up lazy ass! if you really want the job, you really want to learn , you get your ass up when you're supposed to get up! He was dragging out of bed. Junior already had told him to set the alarm at a certain time. It was on the trainee to get enough rest to wake up early. When you're riding in his truck , you listen to him! Ask questions, no matter how stupid they might seem. He will show you his way. But once you learn everything there is to know and you get YOUR truck....then you work at YOUR pace. tell dispatch /supervisors that you want to wake up late and everything else you want. But not when you are the new kid on the block. The people in charge of hiring were already kind enough to give the guy a shot at driving.checking His background, work experience, etc. That's why they send him with someone who knows how things flow out in the road. The trainee might have a good personality and all, maybe left a good impression with the managers. But when it comes to working......that's where he had to show if he really has it or not. Junior won't be blowing smoke or throwing jabs at the trainee. He's going to tell it how it is.
You're over training dude. You want everything done your way but you'll save a lot of frustration if you let people do it their own way. Everyone has a different way of doing things but all paths lead to the same place.
Kids... y’all need to grow up, this man is getting up early to train you and you think it’s the instructors at fault? That’s his house, his means of living, which he is kind enough to allow a stranger into teach him so he can make a living! Do you now how hard it is to find a good paying careers these days?
junior Honduras unfortunately there is some people out here who just don't want to listen I've been driving for 13 years and know there is still alot to learn and love learning from other veteran drivers.
Without a dought your are right on all accounts and you are a Great trainer. Im saving up my monies to get my CDL and Im 55yrs and a retired Marine and needed to and wanted to change my job. Thanks for your videos. Stay safe. 👍
+Rono Vadalgo I don't tape their mouths shut and I don't tell them to not speak at all. As a matter of fact I ask them to tell me what they're thinking, are you understanding what I'm saying, and do they have any questions about what they are going to do. Thank you for watching
+Josh Griffith Before you come out here make sure things are straight at home because the last thing you want to do is come out here and you not really focus on driving because of something going on back at home and I'mnot saying it wont happen you just want to keep it to a minimal. Come out here and do what you have to do, ask questions, and most importantly pay attention to everything. When I say come out here and do what you have to do I mean come out here and get stuff done show the trainer you want to learn this work. Ask questions, I mean if you are asked to do something if it's not obvious then ask why and how to do it. Be clear on what the trainer asks of you or asks you to do something. You don't want to have an understanding totally different from what he's asking you to do. Lastly but not least pay attention. Ask him questions, pick his brain, ask him to show you how to do things and then tell him you want to do then yourself wether it may seem simple or not. Look at how things are done out here. Two more important things get as much backing as you possibly can and pratice your pretrip as much as you can as well. Always look ahead as much as you can and watch your mirrors. Goodluck! 👍👍
+joshdj12 that is good and not very many people can say that. It sounds like you have it all planned out and that everything will be working out to your benefit. I wish the best in your journey. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
+joshdj12 You are 23 and you want to come into this industry? You going to be making money for sure. Lol go ahead and takenall the cold weather and snow to your aide of town or wherever you are 😂😂. Yeah man come out here and get it young and set some goals. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍👍
+joshdj12 that is correct, different place, sifferent load, and different state for the most part. You will do good when you do decide to come out here. Stay in touch and if you have any questions about Prime or anything shoot me an email. Thank you 👍
Oh man that is so sad I live in Australia and have my semi licence . I would do anything to go and drive for an American company. Its been my dream to drive a truck across America and make a living from it. love the lifestyle.
sounds like some trainees just want the title and money and not to do the real work or have the work ethic.I think you did the right thing because someone like that will compromise safety.Im glad you are serious about training these students.They need to know the correct way to be safe for all of us.Thank you for doing it right!
lol your acting like a boss and your not. your literally changing rules on there sheet and giving him a test lol. start your own company if ur like this.
Trainee was a straight up LAZY ASS He didn't get up when he was supposed to! You want the damn job or not? SHOW IT!!!!!!!!!!! He was told to set his alarm at a certain time and chose not to do it. "I'm used to working like this" Well that was your old job! You want THIS job, we work a different way! Trainers will show you THEIR way of doing things. When you're in their truck, you listen to what they say! Ask Questions , no matter how stupid you think it might be! Just ASK!!! TAKE NOTES! And try to to put YOUR part by doing the work yourself like the trainer wasn't there. Show that you are ready to fly SOLO ! FINALLY.......when you are given YOUR OWN TRUCK , you work however YOU feel like working. Tell your supervisors that you have demands. Tell them that you want to get up late, etc....... Apparently you chose not to listen that the trainee was dragging! Looks like there's more people that don't want to do any work at all.
I have a younger friend who started training a couple of months ago. He worked hard, took initiative , got done a few days early and got his CDL . He wanted the job and did the work. He's been driving for about a month. I'm happy for him, even though things are a little crazy right now he's working and he met his goal. I'm a musician and a guitar teacher but teaching is all the same. The student has to want it and work for it. Thanks to all the truckers doing this job, you are important.
Anyone?? I spent a whole day fighting someone with every single standard/daily activity. Then the next day he was driving on the wrong side of a 2 lane in the mountains in AR. That dude wasn't trainable.
I have to admit.. you are one of the best instructors I have seen so far. very straight forward and your not screaming and yelling and cussing at them. I did a 4 week course at home and all he did was swear at his students and cuss and swear he just hated me and we butted heads. he always told me that I'm not gonna pass. come to find out I'm one of the 4 students that passed. and I had no prior experience besides learning by watching family.
Il be honest bro I used to think you were bossy and a mean trainer... But after getting my cdl and being on the road for a year I must say you are RIGHT !!!!!!! I had two trainers myself but I learned a great deal from both and you are definitely a great trainer and wise man... Be safe out there and keep the videos coming 🚛💨👍🏾
Ive been driving 8 years. My first trainer and myself didnt work out. I wonder what time u wanted him up; im never been a morning person. I start my day around 730 am
I'm not sure it matters what the trainees habits are. I am also not an early riser but if my job training requires it I will do that until I get out to myself then I will run the way I like.
Some people need to train you to LISTEN! Trainer told him to set his alarm at a certain time. He didn't get up !! TWICE!!!! And he's dragging his ass! And to top it off: he said he saw youtube videos to prepare himself. If the supervisors are telling you that you will be going with this driver or THAT driver, they will tell you at what time to show up. Set your alarm. NO EXCUSES! Ask as many questions as possible. No matter how stupid you think you may sound. When you are done training and you get your own truck, you try to set your rules. tell dispatch/ supervisors that you want to be a LAZY ASS : Start late at 3pm, do little to NO WORK you don't want to get your hands dirty or sweat. GOOD LUCK .
I have absolutely no responsibilities with kids or anything else, I'm alone, and live in a travel trailer, I love driving, and can definitely drive for hours, and sleep in the back. shit that would be awesome, doing what you love and getting paid to do it. I drive across the country for a ride, because I feel like it.
I want to do this as well. I love to go on hour long drives throughout the country. However, I am scared to drive trick throughout the city streets. It's nerve wracking. To block of a street and sit there for an hour waiting for police. Or reckless drivers cutting you off.
heres a method most don't understand but I can tell you use: crawl, walk, run. Gotta learn how to crawl before you walk and walk before you can run bro. If someone does not show initiative and follow your rules on your truck to get trained properly then they do not need a CDL. I used to be a trainer in the cab business and I made my students drive for the two days training so they would know exactly what to do and when, its the same way you do things lol
Am up before my trainer.....radio sorry I cant drive without....GPS if you telling me there no need for it...but I drive with a headset....cruise control and GPS dont need
Lazy asses apparently don't want to do any work at all!! Trainee was dragging! Was told to set alarm at certain time, he chose not to wake up! When you're riding with a trainer, you listen! Ask questions, no matter how stupid you think they might be. When you are given YOUR TRUCK, you tell the supervisors that you want to be LAZY. that you don't want to wake up early That all you want to do is DRIVE. You don't want to push or pull pallets. Etc...... Highly doubt you will last in THIS job if you ask your supervisors to take it easy on you. You have medical conditions? You see a doctor that examines potential new truck drivers. They will tell you if you're qualified to operate commercial vehicles. If you're perfectly fine and healthy and you want to be LAZY, don't bother considering THIS profession if you have zero experience driving a big rig. There's more than only driving. you have your OWN TRUCK(OWNER OPERATOR) after you have driven for some time and you can lease a truck , you can definitely choose how much work you want to do.
Looks like there's some LAZY WHINING 🐱🐱---SSIES here. Waking up late 2 DAYS IN A ROW and DRAGGING!!! You want the Job? "Tomorrow.....come in at 3, 4,5, 6 AM." (Whatever time they tell you to come in) "You will be going with______" (Driver) YOU ....are new to the job. They tell you to come in at a certain time to go with a driver that has his schedule having him start early, then you get up early to start learning! It's on YOU🫵🫵🫵🫵 to set your alarm if you will be clocking in early to the time you think will be right for you to wake up and use the bathroom, eat breakfast, get dressed and then drive to the workplace. AND.....make sure you go to sleep at the right time......if you want the job!!!! That is. You are riding in their truck, they will show you THEIR way of doing things. You listen amd take notes. Ask as many questions as possible, no matter how stupid you think they might be. Now if the trainer is being a hot tempered, shouting "Sargeant " , that's different. Once you get your own assigned truck, then YOU get YOUR schedule set up to start your shift at a different time and in your truck, you do things YOUR way! LAZY PEOPLE....🤦🤦🤦
At first I didn't agree with the whole, no cruise. Perhaps you haven't been through Texas. After watching the whole video I'm 100% on board. I'm self taught from a long history of commercial drivers. I employ many to watch and to follow, you make great points across the board. You've gained another follower.
I have close too 3,000,000 miles under my belt. I've trained at least 100 drivers in my time. Let's just say our 2 methods of "training" are completely different.
I have been wanting to get into trucking for a long time now and if i ever went that far into it i sure as hell wouldnt take it for granted or throw all the hours and time away from family out the window just because i didnt want to get up on time, ill be there an hour early every morning with bells on and a hot cup of coffee.. i sure wouldnt dissapoint my family or teacher at the time
I don't understand why you wouldn't listen to your trainer and not try and soak up every little piece of knowledge they are giving you. My trainer is going to be tired of me, because I'm going to be picking his brain all day long.
I love your videos bro. Been doing this for 43 years, so this stuff is of major interest to me. shifting a stick is a lost art these days. Most guys refuse to learn on a manual car and then want to drive truck. Very scary. I enjoy shifting so much that I have never owned an automatic car. Thanks for being the great trainer that you are.
Junior, you did the right thing bro. That's your truck. Your the captain of your own ship. All the people saying go easy on your students don't realize the responsibility of driving 80,000 pounds down the road at 55+ mph. We need more trainers like Junior.
If I was to get into the trucking industry I would want you as a trainer. Your serious and no B.S., somone wanting this career will learn a lot from you. keep up the good work!
That's crazy, that idiot had the opportunity to be schooled by one of the coolest trainers I've seen so far. If I get that chance, swear I'm gonna handle business the way it needs to be 💯
No radio or gps isn't bad especially if you are there to talk to and give directions. Trainer I had didn't care about us using gps or radio, but when I was driving he was sleeping we ran the truck as a team. I also wasn't with Prime you guys do things differently. Sounds like you're a good trainer.
Have had family in trucking as far back as I remember. Now I am following in their footsteps and I already know what to expect. They all tell me the first year is the hardest.
He doesn't sound like the best student ever (of course I only know your side of the story)...but you also don't sound like the best driver trainer either...like you told him bout attaining a CDL, training isn't for everyone
@Alec Courtney haha, yea it's my FIFA team since 2011...I'm born & raised Californian, but for over 8 years now, they hold a special place in my heart...and I don't care how many times we return to the basement of the EFL, we still have the 2-4 win @ Stamford Bridge in 2015!!!!!!!
Brother you are correct on removing the student. This is good but serious work and safety and learning the correct way protect all of us out here on the road making a living. Thanks
For what I paid going to school in Albuquerque at Western Truck School in 87, for a 1-month course. I took it seriously and passed. Worked for Propane, Chevron and several concrete companies for years. Always 15-20 min Early. I was a morning person. Hrs we worked up were from 12am to 3A to the time we were done 6 days a week. Plus having to travel almost 45 miles one way to work then bust it all day then back home.. sometimes 5pm to 6pm done then head home.
I just passed my HGV test in the UK and start my new career on Tuesday. lm a little nervous but excited at the same time. Your absolutely correct though you look like your a good trainer and I enjoy your videos. The reason I say your correct though is because even though your training the student has to give as well because it's bloody hard work. Anyway thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.
At least you had a bit of tolerance with him. But if he's in the truck with a CDL examiner trying to get his CDL, he'll fail every time because he/she would NOT tolerate it. Trucking is something that you want it or you don't. It's a lifestyle. Lots of things you gotta know and you gotta get right.
Rewatch the video.you confusing nervous ness with flat out lazy and lack of drive,with the..I move at your pace ..you move at your own pace,go work at McDonald's,and have your way or start your own business.
A grown man wants to learn driving ....and he don't have the DISCIPLINE to get up.............no way .....the sheer excitement of learning something new should motivate you to get up......sounds like his mommy made him do something with himself and he just came out here cuz she was tired of him laying around the house
Por esa razón usted es uno de los buenos en cada movimiento Del transcurso del camino ha cada segundo es la vida en riesgo tuya y de otros en tu camino! Gracias Por mostrar Estos videos ,Que dios le bendiga su camino
It's trainers like this guy that produce a good student, when you get finished leaving his truck you're going to know what your job title really entails, don't get me wrong there are some trainers out there that have an agenda and that's to be idolized as the world's greatest truck but you can see this guy just wants to produce a quality student
You're right you can't but not everyone is equal. I know pretty decent people who can not wake up early at all. On the other hand he is training for his cdl. Just like boot camp in the military you gotta get use to it you can't judge a person on 3 or 4 days and say he or she is incompetent. I know people who work 3rd that run circles around dayshift
I like the way you train ppl, when I Got CDL I whent to work 1 hour before to pre-trip my school bus 'transit' way before my trainer or instructor. I was so ready to be behind the wheel , my instructor said do not worry if I do not talk to you while your driving it means you doing what I told you so . worry when I talk to you while you driving and telling you to look at your mirrors check your right, left, look for pedestrians check you tail swing. look at sings. etc. keep the good work Junior
hey just wanted to thank you for all your videos I'm going through training right now in the state of Florida and am really thinking about coming to prime but have not really made up my mind any tips on what I should be looking in a company and I'd I do come to prime I would really like it if I could be riding with you I love the way you train your students and I think I could learn even more from you.
+Joshua Street well for starters congratulations on your training on obtaining your CDL. As for a company its hard to say what to look for exaclt because everyone is looking and wanting something different. I personally was looking at the training pay. What each company had to offer and then I would look at their ratings to see just how good of a trucking company they were. I looked at three different companies before choosing prime myself. I looked at STEVENS TRANSPORT, C.R. ENGLAND, WERNER, and PRIME. How I made my decision was pretty easy. I look at which company offered me the most for paid training then look at their background (read to see what people were saying about them) in my case Inwas leaning towards prime already because I used to load their trailers at TROPICANA. You have to decide what suits you and your needs. If you come to prime I wouldn't be able to train you or its hard to say that I would be able to because I always have a student with me. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
We on the range still in training. There is a guy that's in my class we were always cool. I found out he was homeless. He's good on pretrip we worked on pretrip for hour in the heat we did a complete pretrip outside the truck. My point is a homeless guy is helping me learn pretrip the correct way. We're both ambitious about succeeding.I found out he's beyond pretrip he has a complete understanding of how the truck mechanically operates. He helped give me a better understanding beyond the pretrip while doing the pretrip.
+Hiphopcents1987 Wow that's awsome. I understand now. Yes that is something to be very appreciative about 👍👍 I hope you get soon and keep working at it.
RED FLAG...I know what I am doing,,,,,Damn I miss driving trucks, drove for 25 years and lost my CDL due to a ICD implant. And I never got a ticket or was in a accident. A DOT cop pulled me over one time and he said he couldn't find anything wrong with my truck or paperwork...I said I was trying to make money not give it away, he laughed and let me go.
Hey Junior, I have been at this a long time, but really enjoy your enthusiasm and time in this industry. I believe you are a true asset to those interested in the field.. Newbs.... listen to this guy. Stay safe out there Junior.
I believe he will do fine with another trainer. Doesn't the company make the rules for both of you to follow? I do agree with you on one thing, when it's time for you to get up, you get up, unless it is something you came up with on your own. Do you really need to get up two hours early to do pre-trip inspection? Not getting enough sleep is unsafe. You should remember the student is going to be nervous enough, without you putting too much on them. No cruise control? Why not? When I use cruise control I am better able to see what's going on everywhere else. I already know not to use it in traffic. I only use it when I am out on the highway, and traffic is relatively light. Not use a GPS? Why not? Isn't that what you will use when you get out on the road? You must want the student to be unfamiliar with where to go. How can you remember if you don't do it yourself?
You're on the job! There's no time for fun and games when you're driving a tractor trailer!!!! Especially when you are trying to learn. You sit in the passenger side, try to get through your training When the training wheels come off, then YOU.....work at YOUR pace. You stay long enough and make good $$$ , then.......you go and have fun
Glad you have him off your truck Junior,the way he was driving was dangerous. You were more than patient with him. I'm the one was asked you to make a video about the pin holes for the tandems and the weights. Be safe Junior,take care.
I work in construction and one of our drivers hooked his tag trailer up to his dump truck and forgot to open his air valves. He dragged it with the tires locked up from our shop to the job site about 10 miles. Must not have been watching his trailer..
The bad part about it is he has been driving for 30+ years and used to be owner operator over the road. Most boss just shakes his head and says how did he ever make it over the road.
Hey Mr. H. I'm soooooo excited, I start my 1st day of training tommorrow. I can't wait! Shooooot Mr. H.....I will be at my training front and center. EARLY. 😄😃😃😃😃 Thanks for your words of encouragement
oh my gosh Junior, I'm going to be hitting the Salt Lake terminal in about 2 weeks for training, I hope to Christ I get a trainer like you!! You have a great attitude for training, that's awesome! Stay safe, hopefully I'll meet you one day.
Junior. I’ve been watching you for several years. Love your show. I had surgery on my lower back. I don’t have back pain. I have some leg pain. Do you think prime would give me a shot.
Sometimes being too strict can make people feel uncomfortable and stunt their progress while in training. Now if he/she can't get up and do their pre trip means they don't want it. You did right by ending the training but be more open. Make them successful and safe. Things like no music and making someone read. That's not called for. Remember, students aren't kids. Treat a man like a man, not a child. Ultimately, you are still in control. Handle it man.
Hey Junior Honduras, I don't know how you do it? I'd be terrified out there on the road with some of these guys. Props to you. If I choose to sign on with Prime can I request you as my trainer?
+Travis Vaughn you can request me but there is no telling if I will be available when you decide to come through the program. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
I for one am glad he's of your truck man... that dude did not have it, dude was scaring me I can't imagine being in the passengers seat. good job junior
I'm now working on putting my trainees on videos on here I like ur videos and helps me think of different ways to train I have trained for years but every student is different thx and keep it up man
I get the no cruise in town, heavy traffic. But no cruise across Texas, or through the desert of the southwest for 8 to 10 hours, that would be a killer on my right foot. I enjoy your videos. Stay safe.
+Herb Benson I understand what your saying but as a beginner it's something I have them do because you want to get used to the pedals and not just riding. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
I have no illusions about myself I know I cant be a trainer. I know everyone has to start somewhere, I did, we all did but I know I cant do it and a trainer that does their job not just for the money but also to make sure people are trained right have my utmost respect
I know of no one including the military that doesn't use GPS. in fact it was created for military in the first place.. police and fire use it as well. your bias may be the GPS you use. get a solid one made for trucking they $600 or more. nothing worse than a GPS that tells you to go on a non truck road. also , you should look at a cross reference to. a map, google , or you the instructor. besides that. you are spot on. got to wake up early so you can be on time. to make sure you awake. TH-cam is good reference but you are his teacher now. TH-cam isn't there you are. there is an excellent pre trip on TH-cam right now but he should be looking at yours for reference. always check out new stuff. cruise control. never at start. got to learn. cruise control is nice but you have to know first. too much to feel out and learn to be dragging feet. sounds like a bad pairing and hopefully he will take what you said to heart on the next try. the fact that you saw it and did not continue and gave the feedback he needed without discouraging speaks of your wisdom as a trainer. cheers.
You mentioned police and fir uses GPS. True we do but you must first learn your cardinal directions and learn map reading. In my trainee's first learning phase I don't allow them to use GPS to teach them to learn their areas and directions. I was taught that way myself. I can understand why he does that.
Just found your VIDs. Awesome explanation. Good on you for kicking him off...the last VID you can clearly see he is not gonna keep two hands on the wheel and doesnt like that stick shift at all.....The good teachers, I believe, are the tough ones but who are fair....You sir, seem to be tough but fair.....Keep up the good work....Kinda hope that student decides to go track to driving a cab, cuz me driving the roads in a four wheeler dont wanna meet him on the road.
To me, it is both ways. I had trainers that wasn’t patient with me. But, I never gave my trainer a hard time. Some trainers assume you know what trucking is all about. But, the guy you kick off the truck deserved it. I watched the video with his hands of the wheel. I guess that why I’m frustrated with my backing cause I wanted to learn. You’re a good trainer some trainers just want the trainer pay.
Yep, i think i see the problem here. It’s about getting this guys ego stroked. i.e. i’m the greatest trucker in the world and you’re shit. Wrong personality type for a trainer.
Bilge Pump nope the guy did not want to get up on time that’s a big issue I have dealt with in the past. Especially a truck driver you have to be on time.
Any JOB is like this if YOU DON'T WANNA. Put in the work they wont take the time....and even guys in the military will have 5 alarms to make sure they get up
@Jakob Lazo ....as someone whos father drove OTR....every driver is different day drivers and night drivers....
@Jakob Lazo nope but my sad was and knew TONS of guys who trained.....and 1 in ever 20 traniees were just like this guy....
We would need to see how he worked with the trainee.
Cuz I myself have come across different types of trainers.
When I was "working" at a freight company (didn't pass my probation month.was only a trainee.still got paid.) , there were two driver trainers. One was really cool, down to earth, never raised his voice. We would have conversations about other stuff that didn't have to do about the job. After he would already tell me about the job, the truck(pre trip, post trip, driving , etc....as well as filling out the paperwork for pick ups) He really made me feel comfortable. He was like me.... HISPANIC.
and then there was the other trainer.......a black guy. He......was a fucking headache. He would start raising his voice and eventually yelling for little mistakes. When I went to take my road test, the other drivers had warned me about this guy. They told I was very lucky to have gone with the other instructor. For example, he got me driving and wanted ME to do the first couple stops. The GPS guided us a certain way that when we got to where it told us......I was lost. He was like "pretend I'm not even here. What would you do in this situation, being lost".
So what would I do? I would pull over, apply the parking brakes , and call the place that I'm delivering to. This asshole started raising his voice....."hey what are you doing??!! Come here , get back In here. Look. Just keep going down the street, the place is there!!!"
And ......the hiring supervisors were aware that at the time , I had very little experience driving truck and trailer (back in 2015. I had gotten my license in 2011. Just had some opportunities once in a while to drive. I had mostly driven 26 ft box trucks) and they still took me in because I had done ok on the truck and trailer road test.
Long story short I didn't make it.
Over time I came across jobs that mostly their fleet of trucks were made of class c and b box trucks. And a couple of semi trucks. They learned that I have a class A license and gave me the opportunity to drive a 53 ft when the main driver called in sick on a Saturday morning.was skeptical at first, wanted to keep sleeping. Lol. but thought this was a perfect opportunity to drive truck and trailer.took advantage of the 5am start time, knowing there would be way less 4 wheels than during the week. I rode along with a co-worker who didn't have a class a license and was just there to guide me to where I needed to go. The supervisors started putting me to drive on the weekends more and more and I learned to control the truck!! And eventually, by myself.
Saturdays from 5am to 10-11am.
Sundays from noon to 6pm.
I still had my two days off during the week.
I can now drive with the same ease and comfort as driving a car.
Junior seems cool. we have to see exactly how he taught this guy that Didn't make it. If he's being cool and telling you beforehand how HE works .....in HIS truck and tells you in the right tone, then listen to everything he has to say to you. Once you learn everything there is to know about the job and when you are on your own, THEN you can work by YOUR RULES when you get your truck. You might even learn a few tricks on your own along the way. For example, "cheating" on your routes to make some time to take additional breaks/naps.
(Which I have done on a couple of jobs already)
Unless he's a complete asshole , then maybe you can tell him he's "overtraining, dramatic, EGO....."
If he's already telling you to set your alarm at a certain time, get your ass to sleep so you're not dragging in the morning. And take advantage of the early drives...with less 4 wheels to deal with!!! Try to put YOUR part into the training, while your under his wing. once you have learned and have your own truck, then work your pace. tell the dispatchers you want to start at 7-9am.
Fucking lazy whining/bitching fucks.
Fuck that hard to get up shit, its hard to live without a check ...
You are 100% right about that. Thank you and thanks for watching
Marquis It's not so hard to wake up when traffic really gets rolling when you sleep under the overpass. Just sayin. I will probably work until I fall out,ss won't suport me in 15 years so it is what it is.Keep workin and SAVE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!
were you guys still getting up at the same time? or susposto be
Marquis y'all got me rolling these comments...real talk tho lol I'm learning to break bad habits and not to make the mistakes the trainees are making ahead of me.
Sounds like you were trying to control a grown man instead of training him. no wonder it didn't work. You need to take another look at yourself and determine if you're the type of person who's qualified to train.
Youuuu cray... he must have failed you
A lot of trainees don't act like grown men
Grown men don’t wake up late for work two days in a row
@@davidkelley9509 Starting work on time is indeed a "soft skill". The worker should come to work already versed in soft skills. He should have picked that up in training. I can see making a mistake once and taking correction, but that's over the line.
So some guys drive days some drive nights.
I'm a firm believer that not everybody was made to drive a semi... He was definitely one of those people and he doesn't belong in a semi... So thank you for helping keep our roads safer... Also, as a semi driver myself I agree with your training rules and expectations. ...
+Rachelle Scalzo Thank you and Thanks for watching 👍
Man i'm from Morocco 🇲🇦 and i got mad seeing that guy throwing my dream out of the window! i would do anything to get my CDL especially with someone like you 😊 you made me LOVE this Trucking world, thank you
If a student fails, you failed.
I hope you understand this
If the student will not show up on time how do you fix that ?
re Drolak Obviously you are not a teacher.If a student failed, it was because he would not learn from a more experienced man.
re Miya - Sometime it is easier to make new oatmeal than to get the lumps out of the old oatmeal. Kick the bum to the curb.
@@tomjeffersonwasright2288 yes. I can teach you to build a computer. I can not teach you work eithics and how to show up on time. I can not make you learn if you do not want to learn
What kind of logic is this? All the responsibility on the 2nd human in this scenario but the 1st is free of all responsibility?
I only show when I start getting paid. I don't arrive at 6 am if I don't start getting paid until 7 am. That is stealing wages. A 160 days of starting 1 hour early equals one month of free labour for the employer.
Pretrip goes on your logs
*“Show me you want this”*
I’m sorry, what? Were you the individual hiring him, or were you going to be his supervisor?? I don’t think you should be a trainer, buddy. You made this ENTIRE video about YOU... when it should have been entirely about HIM. Your responsibility as a trainer is to figure out how to communicate with him and get on a common ground. Sounds like you didn’t do that at all; and instead wanted him to be a duplicate of yourself. The man signed up to be a trucker... clearly he “wanted” this. You seem like a cool dude and I’m sure you’re a great driver... but training might not be for you. Seems like you’d be much better off doing things at your own pace
Couldn't of said it better 👏 💯💯
The trainee is not there to be interviewed, he already got the job. All Junior had to do is teach him how to how get used to the road and the importance of safety, he's not there to interview since he already got the job.
Trainee was a straight up lazy ass!
if you really want the job, you really want to learn , you get your ass up when you're supposed to get up!
He was dragging out of bed. Junior already had told him to set the alarm at a certain time. It was on the trainee to get enough rest to wake up early.
When you're riding in his truck , you listen to him! Ask questions, no matter how stupid they might seem. He will show you his way. But once you learn everything there is to know and you get YOUR truck....then you work at YOUR pace.
tell dispatch /supervisors that you want to wake up late and everything else you want. But not when you are the new kid on the block.
The people in charge of hiring were already kind enough to give the guy a shot at driving.checking His background, work experience, etc.
That's why they send him with someone who knows how things flow out in the road.
The trainee might have a good personality and all, maybe left a good impression with the managers. But when it comes to working......that's where he had to show if he really has it or not.
Junior won't be blowing smoke or throwing jabs at the trainee. He's going to tell it how it is.
Bunch of snowflakes here damn
Facts
You're over training dude. You want everything done your way but you'll save a lot of frustration if you let people do it their own way. Everyone has a different way of doing things but all paths lead to the same place.
Where these dudes come from
unleashed rider his truck his rules his life
Kids... y’all need to grow up, this man is getting up early to train you and you think it’s the instructors at fault? That’s his house, his means of living, which he is kind enough to allow a stranger into teach him so he can make a living! Do you now how hard it is to find a good paying careers these days?
@@notapplicable761 stfu
Good advice
junior Honduras unfortunately there is some people out here who just don't want to listen I've been driving for 13 years and know there is still alot to learn and love learning from other veteran drivers.
Without a dought your are right on all accounts and you are a Great trainer. Im saving up my monies to get my CDL and Im 55yrs and a retired Marine and needed to and wanted to change my job. Thanks for your videos. Stay safe. 👍
+Rono Vadalgo I don't tape their mouths shut and I don't tell them to not speak at all. As a matter of fact I ask them to tell me what they're thinking, are you understanding what I'm saying, and do they have any questions about what they are going to do. Thank you for watching
wanting to start driving any advice would love to learn from you been watching your videos
+Josh Griffith Before you come out here make sure things are straight at home because the last thing you want to do is come out here and you not really focus on driving because of something going on back at home and I'mnot saying it wont happen you just want to keep it to a minimal.
Come out here and do what you have to do, ask questions, and most importantly pay attention to everything. When I say come out here and do what you have to do I mean come out here and get stuff done show the trainer you want to learn this work. Ask questions, I mean if you are asked to do something if it's not obvious then ask why and how to do it. Be clear on what the trainer asks of you or asks you to do something. You don't want to have an understanding totally different from what he's asking you to do. Lastly but not least pay attention. Ask him questions, pick his brain, ask him to show you how to do things and then tell him you want to do then yourself wether it may seem simple or not. Look at how things are done out here.
Two more important things get as much backing as you possibly can and pratice your pretrip as much as you can as well. Always look ahead as much as you can and watch your mirrors. Goodluck! 👍👍
+joshdj12 that is good and not very many people can say that. It sounds like you have it all planned out and that everything will be working out to your benefit. I wish the best in your journey. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
+joshdj12 You are 23 and you want to come into this industry? You going to be making money for sure. Lol go ahead and takenall the cold weather and snow to your aide of town or wherever you are 😂😂. Yeah man come out here and get it young and set some goals. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍👍
+joshdj12 that is correct, different place, sifferent load, and different state for the most part. You will do good when you do decide to come out here. Stay in touch and if you have any questions about Prime or anything shoot me an email. Thank you 👍
Oh man that is so sad I live in Australia and have my semi licence . I would do anything to go and drive for an American company. Its been my dream to drive a truck across America and make a living from it. love the lifestyle.
+Repentance and Faith Don't lose hope and maybe one day you will be able to. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
Come to America with fake citizenship from the dark net
sounds like some trainees just want the title and money and not to do the real work or have the work ethic.I think you did the right thing because someone like that will compromise safety.Im glad you are serious about training these students.They need to know the correct way to be safe for all of us.Thank you for doing it right!
+Deborah Anderson Yes absolutely and thank you 👍
I completely agree
What money? For what it is this career don’t pay shit. You do this because you like it and don’t want to be stuck in one place
I will not train again. Tired of going to bed and wondering if I will be alive the next day.
I understand that
Lol
Cause you probably fucking with them people
@@bethehype5339 s.m.h u don't understand
lol your acting like a boss and your not. your literally changing rules on there sheet and giving him a test lol. start your own company if ur like this.
You're an idiot.
Trainee was a straight up LAZY ASS
He didn't get up when he was supposed to! You want the damn job or not?
SHOW IT!!!!!!!!!!!
He was told to set his alarm at a certain time and chose not to do it.
"I'm used to working like this"
Well that was your old job!
You want THIS job, we work a different way!
Trainers will show you THEIR way of doing things. When you're in their truck, you listen to what they say!
Ask Questions , no matter how stupid you think it might be! Just ASK!!!
TAKE NOTES!
And try to to put YOUR part by doing the work yourself like the trainer wasn't there. Show that you are ready to fly SOLO !
FINALLY.......when you are given YOUR OWN TRUCK , you work however YOU feel like working.
Tell your supervisors that you have demands. Tell them that you want to get up late, etc.......
Apparently you chose not to listen that the trainee was dragging!
Looks like there's more people that don't want to do any work at all.
When my trainer told me when we had to leave I set my alarm so I had enough time to do what I have to do because pretrip is mandatory before any trip.
Yes yes and yes 🇭🇳👍😎👍🇭🇳 that is how it should be
It’s not mandatory lol
I have a younger friend who started training a couple of months ago. He worked hard, took initiative , got done a few days early and got his CDL . He wanted the job and did the work. He's been driving for about a month. I'm happy for him, even though things are a little crazy right now he's working and he met his goal. I'm a musician and a guitar teacher but teaching is all the same. The student has to want it and work for it. Thanks to all the truckers doing this job, you are important.
I have the same problem with getting up in the morning. Even joining the military didn't help me. I think it's the way some people's bodies just are.
+John A I appreciate that and thank you 👍
Back in my days as a young man,we used maps and the radio,cb and two way analog. I still keep a cb in both my trucks,better than a radar detector.
Seems like you're really over dramatic but then again I wasn't there. Everyone has different ways of teaching someone I guess. I can teach anyone.
Anyone?? I spent a whole day fighting someone with every single standard/daily activity. Then the next day he was driving on the wrong side of a 2 lane in the mountains in AR. That dude wasn't trainable.
@@sackless1 😂😂😂😂😂
Wtf lol
@@sackless1 no way
I have to admit.. you are one of the best instructors I have seen so far. very straight forward and your not screaming and yelling and cussing at them. I did a 4 week course at home and all he did was swear at his students and cuss and swear he just hated me and we butted heads. he always told me that I'm not gonna pass. come to find out I'm one of the 4 students that passed. and I had no prior experience besides learning by watching family.
+Ben Anderson Thank you very much and thanks for watching. I definitely try my best at what I do. 👍
Ben Anderson
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+Patricia Wilson 👍
This guy is hilarious 😂, He actually thinks he knows what he’s speaking on 🤣😂🤣😂😅
your even funnier thinkin your better than him, you fucking trucking bum
@@devron.4299 ROTFLMAO!
Il be honest bro I used to think you were bossy and a mean trainer... But after getting my cdl and being on the road for a year I must say you are RIGHT !!!!!!! I had two trainers myself but I learned a great deal from both and you are definitely a great trainer and wise man... Be safe out there and keep the videos coming 🚛💨👍🏾
+Chi City Trucker Thank you very much 👍
I hope no one else gets stuck with you. You have a huge chip on your shoulder.
“Nah I’m fine, I’ve watched TH-cam videos on pre trips” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾♂️ get em out of here 🤣🤣🤣💨
Ive been driving 8 years. My first trainer and myself didnt work out. I wonder what time u wanted him up; im never been a morning person. I start my day around 730 am
My day already 02.00, i deliver stuff to supermarkets
He wanted the student up at 5am
I'm not sure it matters what the trainees habits are. I am also not an early riser but if my job training requires it I will do that until I get out to myself then I will run the way I like.
bottom line is, what ever the trainer says, the trainee needs to do, no matter what you ask. the trainee needs to know that it's all relative
+Manic Mender Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
Someone need to train you on how to train people.
Some people need to train you to LISTEN!
Trainer told him to set his alarm at a certain time. He didn't get up !! TWICE!!!!
And he's dragging his ass!
And to top it off: he said he saw youtube videos to prepare himself.
If the supervisors are telling you that you will be going with this driver or THAT driver, they will tell you at what time to show up. Set your alarm. NO EXCUSES!
Ask as many questions as possible. No matter how stupid you think you may sound.
When you are done training and you get your own truck, you try to set your rules. tell dispatch/ supervisors that you want to be a LAZY ASS : Start late at 3pm, do little to NO WORK you don't want to get your hands dirty or sweat. GOOD LUCK .
There not your dogs...Your shouldn't be a trainer.
+Incog Nito Thank you and thanks for watching
Junior Honduras
+Patricia Wilson Yes? 😆
I have absolutely no responsibilities with kids or anything else, I'm alone, and live in a travel trailer, I love driving, and can definitely drive for hours, and sleep in the back. shit that would be awesome, doing what you love and getting paid to do it. I drive across the country for a ride, because I feel like it.
+HappyHigh This is definitely the job for you 😃👍
I want to do this as well. I love to go on hour long drives throughout the country. However, I am scared to drive trick throughout the city streets. It's nerve wracking. To block of a street and sit there for an hour waiting for police. Or reckless drivers cutting you off.
heres a method most don't understand but I can tell you use: crawl, walk, run. Gotta learn how to crawl before you walk and walk before you can run bro. If someone does not show initiative and follow your rules on your truck to get trained properly then they do not need a CDL. I used to be a trainer in the cab business and I made my students drive for the two days training so they would know exactly what to do and when, its the same way you do things lol
+taylor martin Thank you for watching and its all about initiative in this 👍😟
Good expectations for CDL training. Seems like a no brainier....but ppl are different. Keep it up, man, your an inspiration.
+nate99z Thank you 👍👍
+nate99z One more thing, I replied on the hangout messenger 👍
Am up before my trainer.....radio sorry I cant drive without....GPS if you telling me there no need for it...but I drive with a headset....cruise control and GPS dont need
Man there's clearly a problem with you.
I agree 👍 I've seen and been with better trainers then this guy
Lazy asses apparently don't want to do any work at all!!
Trainee was dragging!
Was told to set alarm at certain time, he chose not to wake up!
When you're riding with a trainer, you listen! Ask questions, no matter how stupid you think they might be.
When you are given YOUR TRUCK,
you tell the supervisors that you want to be LAZY.
that you don't want to wake up early
That all you want to do is DRIVE.
You don't want to push or pull pallets.
Etc......
Highly doubt you will last in THIS job if you ask your supervisors to take it easy on you.
You have medical conditions?
You see a doctor that examines potential new truck drivers.
They will tell you if you're qualified to operate commercial vehicles.
If you're perfectly fine and healthy
and you want to be LAZY, don't bother considering THIS profession if you have zero experience driving a big rig.
There's more than only driving.
you have your OWN TRUCK(OWNER OPERATOR) after you have driven for some time and you can lease a truck ,
you can definitely choose how much work you want to do.
Looks like there's some LAZY WHINING 🐱🐱---SSIES here.
Waking up late 2 DAYS IN A ROW and DRAGGING!!!
You want the Job?
"Tomorrow.....come in at 3, 4,5, 6 AM."
(Whatever time they tell you to come in)
"You will be going with______" (Driver)
YOU ....are new to the job. They tell you to come in at a certain time to go with a driver that has his schedule having him start early, then you get up early to start learning!
It's on YOU🫵🫵🫵🫵 to set your alarm if you will be clocking in early to the time you think will be right for you to wake up and use the bathroom, eat breakfast, get dressed and then drive to the workplace. AND.....make sure you go to sleep at the right time......if you want the job!!!! That is.
You are riding in their truck, they will show you THEIR way of doing things. You listen amd take notes.
Ask as many questions as possible, no matter how stupid you think they might be.
Now if the trainer is being a hot tempered, shouting
"Sargeant " , that's different.
Once you get your own assigned truck, then YOU get YOUR schedule set up to start your shift at a different time and in your truck, you do things YOUR way!
LAZY PEOPLE....🤦🤦🤦
At first I didn't agree with the whole, no cruise. Perhaps you haven't been through Texas. After watching the whole video I'm 100% on board. I'm self taught from a long history of commercial drivers. I employ many to watch and to follow, you make great points across the board. You've gained another follower.
+Christopperify Thank you for subscribing and thanks for watching 👍
I have close too 3,000,000 miles under my belt. I've trained at least 100 drivers in my time. Let's just say our 2 methods of "training" are completely different.
I have been wanting to get into trucking for a long time now and if i ever went that far into it i sure as hell wouldnt take it for granted or throw all the hours and time away from family out the window just because i didnt want to get up on time, ill be there an hour early every morning with bells on and a hot cup of coffee.. i sure wouldnt dissapoint my family or teacher at the time
+kosheia thacker That's what its about. Being on time and early if possible. Thank ypu and Thanks for watching 👍 Goodluck
You are a trustworthy, safe, reliable, and conscientious, person. Thank you for your sharing this video. God bless you.
I don't understand why you wouldn't listen to your trainer and not try and soak up every little piece of knowledge they are giving you. My trainer is going to be tired of me, because I'm going to be picking his brain all day long.
+Mostang3 That is right and thank you for watching 👍
I love your videos bro. Been doing this for 43 years, so this stuff is of major interest to me. shifting a stick is a lost art these days. Most guys refuse to learn on a manual car and then want to drive truck. Very scary. I enjoy shifting so much that I have never owned an automatic car. Thanks for being the great trainer that you are.
Shut yo old ass up
Junior, you did the right thing bro. That's your truck. Your the captain of your own ship. All the people saying go easy on your students don't realize the responsibility of driving 80,000 pounds down the road at 55+ mph. We need more trainers like Junior.
+Angelo Jones Thank you 👍👍
If I was to get into the trucking industry I would want you as a trainer. Your serious and no B.S., somone wanting this career will learn a lot from you. keep up the good work!
+D maze Thabk you very much 👍👍
love your videos brother I drove for Mayflower for 12yrs I had a trainer like you Prime should be HONORED to have you
+EETIW DOMAYLOH Thank you very much and thanks for watching 👍
Nowadays we see a lot of rookies training rookies
That's crazy, that idiot had the opportunity to be schooled by one of the coolest trainers I've seen so far.
If I get that chance, swear I'm gonna handle business the way it needs to be 💯
Hes cool? Lol he a bitch
Lol your standards are low
I'm good trust me, 👍🏾
No radio or gps isn't bad especially if you are there to talk to and give directions. Trainer I had didn't care about us using gps or radio, but when I was driving he was sleeping we ran the truck as a team. I also wasn't with Prime you guys do things differently. Sounds like you're a good trainer.
+Chris Picolet I do thibgs different yes. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
You’re way is not the only way . I dont think you have what it takes to be an instructor
Well maybe buddy should have got up in time.......like the JOB requires.
@@poseidon5003 it wasn’t about that, it was about using a GPS
@@caperboy1169 I will admit he was being a little bit of a dick there. Little.
I can tell that trainee has no military experience 🤣
Thank you 👍🏽
I’ve been Pulling 26 Ft Trailers full of furniture for awhile and now I’d like to get into trucking. Hopefully I find a teacher as good as Junior.
Have had family in trucking as far back as I remember. Now I am following in their footsteps and I already know what to expect. They all tell me the first year is the hardest.
+John S yes it is. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
He doesn't sound like the best student ever (of course I only know your side of the story)...but you also don't sound like the best driver trainer either...like you told him bout attaining a CDL, training isn't for everyone
@Alec Courtney haha, yea it's my FIFA team since 2011...I'm born & raised Californian, but for over 8 years now, they hold a special place in my heart...and I don't care how many times we return to the basement of the EFL, we still have the 2-4 win @ Stamford Bridge in 2015!!!!!!!
after a lil over1 yr of driving, I'm still not feeling it. I'm only doing it for the money
+Apho Teutupe Ohh ok man. If that's the case set some goals and complete them then get out of the game. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
I wish you were my trainer you really work with your students
+Hope Nix I definitely try my best. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
yeah this dude should not be an instructor
Brother you are correct on removing the student. This is good but serious work and safety and learning the correct way protect all of us out here on the road making a living. Thanks
+John, Stapleton Thank you 👍
It's your truck and your bread and butter. I think he would have been gone the first day.
For what I paid going to school in Albuquerque at Western Truck School in 87, for a 1-month course. I took it seriously and passed. Worked for Propane, Chevron and several concrete companies for years. Always 15-20 min Early. I was a morning person. Hrs we worked up were from 12am to 3A to the time we were done 6 days a week. Plus having to travel almost 45 miles one way to work then bust it all day then back home.. sometimes 5pm to 6pm done then head home.
That's the scary part of being a trainer ,trying to keep an eye on trainee especially if it's a team driving company
+compcast Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
I just passed my HGV test in the UK and start my new career on Tuesday. lm a little nervous but excited at the same time. Your absolutely correct though you look like your a good trainer and I enjoy your videos. The reason I say your correct though is because even though your training the student has to give as well because it's bloody hard work. Anyway thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.
+Ross cannon Yes you come out here come give it all or go home. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
I would never Drive with you. 🤣 Hell no. Thanks God i had a cool trainer when i started
At least you had a bit of tolerance with him. But if he's in the truck with a CDL examiner trying to get his CDL, he'll fail every time because he/she would NOT tolerate it. Trucking is something that you want it or you don't. It's a lifestyle. Lots of things you gotta know and you gotta get right.
+Perro V Yes, you are absolutely right about that. It's not for everyone 👍
Some people are just very nervous and scared till they get used to it
Rewatch the video.you confusing nervous ness with flat out lazy and lack of drive,with the..I move at your pace ..you move at your own pace,go work at McDonald's,and have your way or start your own business.
A grown man wants to learn driving ....and he don't have the DISCIPLINE to get up.............no way .....the sheer excitement of learning something new should motivate you to get up......sounds like his mommy made him do something with himself and he just came out here cuz she was tired of him laying around the house
watched several videos of yours and im fixing to start training for my cdl-a and i hope my trainer is at least 1/2 as good as you
+weezyskater Thank you very much 👍
Por esa razón usted es uno de los buenos en cada movimiento
Del transcurso del camino ha cada segundo es la vida en riesgo tuya y de otros en tu camino! Gracias Por mostrar
Estos videos ,Que dios le bendiga su camino
It's trainers like this guy that produce a good student, when you get finished leaving his truck you're going to know what your job title really entails, don't get me wrong there are some trainers out there that have an agenda and that's to be idolized as the world's greatest truck but you can see this guy just wants to produce a quality student
I would think the 'no GPS' aspect would be beneficial in the road training, so the trainee would build confidence for the CDL road test examiner.
Damn everyone knocking this teacher. He sounds like a pretty solid instructor to me. You can't baby people.
You're right you can't but not everyone is equal. I know pretty decent people who can not wake up early at all. On the other hand he is training for his cdl. Just like boot camp in the military you gotta get use to it you can't judge a person on 3 or 4 days and say he or she is incompetent. I know people who work 3rd that run circles around dayshift
Yeah he’s cool until ur on the truck with him
@@michaelhoover6751 IF they can't wake up in time..then too frickin bad.
I like the way you train ppl, when I Got CDL I whent to work 1 hour before to pre-trip my school bus 'transit' way before my trainer or instructor. I was so ready to be behind the wheel , my instructor said do not worry if I do not talk to you while your driving it means you doing what I told you so . worry when I talk to you while you driving and telling you to look at your mirrors check your right, left, look for pedestrians check you tail swing. look at sings. etc. keep the good work Junior
+ender_red_blue gaming Thank you and It's about all that 👍👍
hey just wanted to thank you for all your videos I'm going through training right now in the state of Florida and am really thinking about coming to prime but have not really made up my mind any tips on what I should be looking in a company and I'd I do come to prime I would really like it if I could be riding with you I love the way you train your students and I think I could learn even more from you.
+Joshua Street well for starters congratulations on your training on obtaining your CDL. As for a company its hard to say what to look for exaclt because everyone is looking and wanting something different. I personally was looking at the training pay. What each company had to offer and then I would look at their ratings to see just how good of a trucking company they were. I looked at three different companies before choosing prime myself. I looked at STEVENS TRANSPORT, C.R. ENGLAND, WERNER, and PRIME. How I made my decision was pretty easy. I look at which company offered me the most for paid training then look at their background (read to see what people were saying about them) in my case Inwas leaning towards prime already because I used to load their trailers at TROPICANA. You have to decide what suits you and your needs. If you come to prime I wouldn't be able to train you or its hard to say that I would be able to because I always have a student with me. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
We on the range still in training. There is a guy that's in my class we were always cool. I found out he was homeless. He's good on pretrip we worked on pretrip for hour in the heat we did a complete pretrip outside the truck. My point is a homeless guy is helping me learn pretrip the correct way. We're both ambitious about succeeding.I found out he's beyond pretrip he has a complete understanding of how the truck mechanically operates. He helped give me a better understanding beyond the pretrip while doing the pretrip.
+Hiphopcents1987 Wow that's awsome. I understand now. Yes that is something to be very appreciative about 👍👍 I hope you get soon and keep working at it.
he's not ready for this .
thanks for your videos !!!!!!!
+kai gechter Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
RED FLAG...I know what I am doing,,,,,Damn I miss driving trucks, drove for 25 years and lost my CDL due to a ICD implant. And I never got a ticket or was in a accident. A DOT cop pulled me over one time and he said he couldn't find anything wrong with my truck or paperwork...I said I was trying to make money not give it away, he laughed and let me go.
+Mr. Fontenot lol that was a good answer. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
Hey Junior, I have been at this a long time, but really enjoy your enthusiasm and time in this industry. I believe you are a true asset to those interested in the field.. Newbs.... listen to this guy. Stay safe out there Junior.
+nomdeguerre13 Thank you very much and thanks for watching 👍👍
I believe he will do fine with another trainer. Doesn't the company make the rules for both of you to follow? I do agree with you on one thing, when it's time for you to get up, you get up, unless it is something you came up with on your own. Do you really need to get up two hours early to do pre-trip inspection? Not getting enough sleep is unsafe. You should remember the student is going to be nervous enough, without you putting too much on them. No cruise control? Why not? When I use cruise control I am better able to see what's going on everywhere else. I already know not to use it in traffic. I only use it when I am out on the highway, and traffic is relatively light. Not use a GPS? Why not? Isn't that what you will use when you get out on the road? You must want the student to be unfamiliar with where to go. How can you remember if you don't do it yourself?
You must be a joy to be around prolly give you directions on how to have fun
You sound like somebody who would smoke a joint and crack a few beers before work driving a truck. Real cool douchbag.
@@michaelberta3153 you shut fuck up
You're on the job! There's no time for fun and games when you're driving a tractor trailer!!!! Especially when you are trying to learn.
You sit in the passenger side, try to get through your training
When the training wheels come off, then YOU.....work at YOUR pace.
You stay long enough and make good $$$ , then.......you go and have fun
Glad you have him off your truck Junior,the way he was driving was dangerous. You were more than patient with him. I'm the one was asked you to make a video about the pin holes for the tandems and the weights. Be safe Junior,take care.
+Jason Chadd Thank you very much. I already have a video of the weights and I will do the video on the pinholes and tandems. Thank you for watching 👍👍
your the boss if he don't listen he has to go for sure .thanks again
+Sam Rugtiv It applies to anything you do in life regardless of what it is. If you don't listen you gotta go. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
I work in construction and one of our drivers hooked his tag trailer up to his dump truck and forgot to open his air valves. He dragged it with the tires locked up from our shop to the job site about 10 miles. Must not have been watching his trailer..
+Michael Lee Wooooow! Are you serious? Did he not see the tires burning? Lol obviously not because he wasn't looking at his trailer. 😐😒😒😒
The bad part about it is he has been driving for 30+ years and used to be owner operator over the road. Most boss just shakes his head and says how did he ever make it over the road.
He done it on purpose so he could go back home and get a cdl job. He used your co to get the training for cdl
Hey Mr. H. I'm soooooo excited, I start my 1st day of training tommorrow. I can't wait! Shooooot Mr. H.....I will be at my training front and center. EARLY. 😄😃😃😃😃
Thanks for your words of encouragement
+annette annette jones Congratulations and I wish you the best in your journey 👍👍 👏
I have no problems with your rules....... U doing a Great Job!!!!! Keep it up bruh!!!!!!!!!!.......
Thank you and thanks for watching 👍👍
People think he's harsh, but it's OGs like this that teach kids how to do things the right way with the right attitude.
man you need to relax!
+palina khastal Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
it is clear to me you did not liked that dude.
+uncle joseph The guy was cool just his working method was not up to par in my eyes
so the last two trainees were not so Good the first one quit on you and you couldn't tolerate the last
+kvng dem The second one was not with it that is correct 👍
oh my gosh Junior, I'm going to be hitting the Salt Lake terminal in about 2 weeks for training, I hope to Christ I get a trainer like you!! You have a great attitude for training, that's awesome! Stay safe, hopefully I'll meet you one day.
+Lorne Kallam Thank you and I hope to meet you as well 👍
Junior. I’ve been watching you for several years. Love your show. I had surgery on my lower back. I don’t have back pain. I have some leg pain. Do you think prime would give me a shot.
Training is big responsibility you right good luck for the next students Drive safe
+Peca services1 Thank you 👍
Sometimes being too strict can make people feel uncomfortable and stunt their progress while in training. Now if he/she can't get up and do their pre trip means they don't want it. You did right by ending the training but be more open. Make them successful and safe. Things like no music and making someone read. That's not called for. Remember, students aren't kids. Treat a man like a man, not a child. Ultimately, you are still in control. Handle it man.
+D. Miles Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
Its not often that there are trainers out there like you that focuses on ghe student to get them ready to begin their career. Hats off to you sir!!!
I really appreciate that 👍 Thank you 😎
Your very welcome
Hey Junior Honduras, I don't know how you do it? I'd be terrified out there on the road with some of these guys. Props to you. If I choose to sign on with Prime can I request you as my trainer?
+Travis Vaughn you can request me but there is no telling if I will be available when you decide to come through the program. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
I for one am glad he's of your truck man... that dude did not have it, dude was scaring me I can't imagine being in the passengers seat. good job junior
+Greg Burgess Thank you 👍👍
i dont blame you bro dude not about that trucking life. I start tnt Monday ill be vloging heavy
+BlackLion816 You are absolutely right and congratulations 👍👍
+Junior Honduras thanks
I'm now working on putting my trainees on videos on here I like ur videos and helps me think of different ways to train I have trained for years but every student is different thx and keep it up man
+Crazy Indiana Trucker That is good. Let me know when you start training and making videos so I can subscribe. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍👍
Trucking needs self motivation. If he didn't have that then it ain't for him.. Too bad.
+Ronald Kemboi You are absolutely eight about that 👍
I get the no cruise in town, heavy traffic. But no cruise across Texas, or through the desert of the southwest for 8 to 10 hours, that would be a killer on my right foot. I enjoy your videos. Stay safe.
+Herb Benson I understand what your saying but as a beginner it's something I have them do because you want to get used to the pedals and not just riding. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
ALOHA, I'M FROM HAWAII! LOVE THE SHIRT! BEST WISHES 2017....AND DRIVE SAFE......
I have no illusions about myself I know I cant be a trainer. I know everyone has to start somewhere, I did, we all did but I know I cant do it and a trainer that does their job not just for the money but also to make sure people are trained right have my utmost respect
+Nertz That's right and yes do it for the right reasons.
I know of no one including the military that doesn't use GPS. in fact it was created for military in the first place.. police and fire use it as well. your bias may be the GPS you use. get a solid one made for trucking they $600 or more. nothing worse than a GPS that tells you to go on a non truck road. also , you should look at a cross reference to. a map, google , or you the instructor. besides that. you are spot on. got to wake up early so you can be on time. to make sure you awake. TH-cam is good reference but you are his teacher now. TH-cam isn't there you are. there is an excellent pre trip on TH-cam right now but he should be looking at yours for reference. always check out new stuff. cruise control. never at start. got to learn. cruise control is nice but you have to know first. too much to feel out and learn to be dragging feet. sounds like a bad pairing and hopefully he will take what you said to heart on the next try. the fact that you saw it and did not continue and gave the feedback he needed without discouraging speaks of your wisdom as a trainer. cheers.
+Mythical Munch you're right and thank you. Thanks for watching as well 👍👍
You mentioned police and fir uses GPS. True we do but you must first learn your cardinal directions and learn map reading. In my trainee's first learning phase I don't allow them to use GPS to teach them to learn their areas and directions. I was taught that way myself. I can understand why he does that.
Just found your VIDs. Awesome explanation. Good on you for kicking him off...the last VID you can clearly see he is not gonna keep two hands on the wheel and doesnt like that stick shift at all.....The good teachers, I believe, are the tough ones but who are fair....You sir, seem to be tough but fair.....Keep up the good work....Kinda hope that student decides to go track to driving a cab, cuz me driving the roads in a four wheeler dont wanna meet him on the road.
+JMPMSTR41 I said the same thing about him going back to his previous job. You can't compare cab driving to this.
To me, it is both ways. I had trainers that wasn’t patient with me. But, I never gave my trainer a hard time. Some trainers assume you know what trucking is all about. But, the guy you kick off the truck deserved it. I watched the video with his hands of the wheel. I guess that why I’m frustrated with my backing cause I wanted to learn. You’re a good trainer some trainers just want the trainer pay.