Passed my test (finally) waiting for a trainer
I haven't posted on this site for months now. But I FINALLY passed my Indiana CDL. It took me eight tries, but I did it.
However, here is what I'm dealing with now. The trucking company that hired me said if I wanted a female trainer, it wouldn't be a problem, but to let them know a few weeks before I started. I called a month before I started and let them know I wanted a female trainer.
I stayed in the hotel waiting for two weeks for a female trainer. I did finally get one, but she told me I should ****** once a month, and the next day she recommended I wear baggy clothes. She also mentioned that when I got out of the truck, I was "mooning" everybody. I think my shorts were fairly modest (it was 90 degrees) and I couldn't see any butt cheeks or underwear peeping out.
She hooked up with another driver at the hotel, and wound up partying with her (I was under the impression any of the drivers/students at the hotel were not allowed to drink) and sleeping in her room. I was a bit offended at the way they were carrying on earlier in the day, lots of poking and stroking and tickling.
Anyway, the company had the hotel do roomchecks every morning, and when the front desk lady came by, she asked if my roommate was there. I said no, and when she asked if her stuff was there, I said, "no, and that's all I'm going to say."
I've also heard from other drivers/students horror stories about trainers, and maybe a couple students who had good experiences. I guess what I would like to know is how long should I wait for a female trainer? I figured I'd be safer with a woman, but I wasn't expecting a very out lesbian. What scared me was that she seemed very straitlaced and professional when we first met. It was obvious the next day she really wanted to be with this other driver, and was being rather brusque with me. So I came home. Apparently I have to go back and stay at the hotel or else the company won't get a trainer for me.
I guess what I want to know, is this normal? A couple people (one of whom is in the industry) said it didn't sound right; not only waiting for a couple weeks, but the trainer telling me to ****** once a month. The person who is in the industry recommended another company, as he's seen drivers from my company, and they don't seem very happy.
Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by philobedo
... if that's the case, I've heard some 'not so good' storys about their female trainers ... have you checked with Schneider ????? ... I understand they have a fairly good training program. .... if you seat around and wait on a company like your doing .... it will only be Your lose - not theirs. Isn't everyone suppose to put their best foot forward ... first :idea: ... if this is how their going to treat you ... why would you want to work for them .... this doesn't quite make sence to me :?
.... your kool lady driver .... you can just call me ... 4roses ~or~ roses 8) .... stay on top of the company and don't put up with their 'bull' .... in the mean time have you checked out somewhere to get that refresher course ? .... it doesn't cost anything to make a few phone calls :wink:
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..I keep coming back to this board as I contemplate the second half of my life and the choices I have made thus far and where they have gotten me. Sizzle, I still owe you that phone call! too much has been going on lately, I started that factory job I told everyone about here and walked out after my first day. Now I have a job working alone, rebuilding watercoolers which gives me time to think. I did the factory thing for 14 years...now its time for something else....I still wonder if I could make driving a truck work for me or not...my biggest problem right now is my damn flat feet! I cant work all day on mt feet...soooo..things seem to point towards some sort of driving job. :?
