Do not argue with your trainer listen to him and learn. Follow his lead and do everything the same way every time just like brushing your teeth, Most importantly do not become complacent. Two weeks ago here in Orlando an Eagle driver with his trainee on board ended up having to be cut out of the cab of their tractor because of failure to pay attention. Word is that the trainer was haveing an arguement with the trainee and told him he just needed to shut up and learn rather then voice his opinions, shortly after these words were spoken a car cut off the driver and he over responded causing the tractor to roll over on it's side in a small ravine and crushed the cab, as I said both drivers had to be cut out, they were lucky no fuel was spilled and no fire erupted, but just imagine how you would feel stuck in the cab with 8700 gallons of flamable product behind you while fire and resuce are working to cut you out. Both guys will be okay. One month ago another driver I know was going 68 mph down the Florida turnpike at 3 am and closed his eyes one time to many as he was pushing the limit to get that extra load pulled. He fell asleep at 68MPH in a loaded fuel tanker..... another lucky soul as his tractor hit the gaurdrail on the right side and blew out ALL Tires and ripped off the fuel tank, he then proceded to the other side of the road which then took out all the drivers side tires, still up right his truck went back across two lanes and broke thru the gaurd rail and out into a field still upright and no fire. He said he realized what was happening right after the first hit but was unable to do anything as the first hit broke the front axle and steering colum all he could do was ride it out, which he did luckly...
Pulling fuel is an awesome job just make sure you pay attention at all times and you will do fine. Also when you do make a mistake (and you will) don't beat yourself up for it learn from it and continue to move forward. Who are you working for?
Good Luck...
Kentla93
Timberwolf
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