I don't think so, he is older and the trainer thought he could handle it. He could have chickened out and said no to driving back, but took the bull by the horns and accomplished what he set out to do. Good job!
This is how a lot of us OLDER drivers learned. If a trainee is aware of his surroundings and shows some common sense, why hold them back. I, myself don't think this can be done with the new drivers we are getting today. Some people just stand out, and pick up things faster than others. Remember this is not a hard JOB...lol

 

yes I agree it should be on a student by student basis,I know some could indeed be trusted,I didn't know of the particular posters situation just stating my uninformed opinion......again :lol:

 

Dave, Wes, and Lee are still there. Tom and Penny may be evening instructors. I don't know the names. My instructor is Jim. He's got 30 years driving experience. He's pretty cool, except for his stinky cigars!!

I appreciate all the positive comments. I did notice a lot of trucks parked waiting for loads. In fact, I was impressed with how friendly they were. We had 4 different drivers come up and talk with us. One of them even showed me his new Kenworth with an experimental CAT automatic transmission. Nice truck!! We also had a number of other truckers honk at us as we were driving. They were former CDS drivers.

 

Check your PMs Rick, sorry might be a little long.

 

Congrats and keep up the good work.
I used to pick up loads at Sea/Tac occasionally

 

Its cool Mike, as long as we agree to disagree its all good

 

There is no better learning experience than putting ones feet to the fire. 8)

 

they pay to do that where?? i want to know where i can get paid