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I started training with a new company yesterday. It's a school bus company, but just pretend it's a trucking company, o.k.? To preface things, I have a CDL and 4 years seasonal experience driving for a cruise line during the summer. Anyway, after about 3 hours of classroom training, we are assigned our trainers. Mine picks up his clipboard and says, "Let's go.". I think, "No introduction ?...". Anyway, he demonstrates a pre-trip and off we go. I think, "No explanation of the yard rules or where the mechanics are or anything else; this sucks so far.".
So we're out on the road and without a warning or an explanation earlier as to what he was going to have me do, or demonstrating it, he has me make a stop on a street and make a broken u-turn without an earlier explanation as to what I'd be doing. Same thing regarding a 90 degree blind side backing off a busy street into a church parking lot while stopping within 1 foot of a broom stick placed in the lot. By now I'm thinking that this guy is no trainer. Oh yeah, at the end of the day, he finally gets around to asking my name.
Anyhow, day two didn't go much better. My first stop the morning of day three will be to the head of training to request another trainer. The point I'm making is, it's your training. If you and your trainer don't click, get another trainer.It's your training that's taking place and if you don't feel comfortable, advocate for yourself.-Arthur Spooner

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Those who can, do. Those who cannot, teach.
A broad statement, but too often true.
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Those who become truck and bus driver instructors or company trainers are not exactly college professors. Point is that just because one can drive does not mean they can teach others to drive. Unfortunately, driving ability is usually the only qualification for the job.
With that in mind, you need to cool off a little. Unless they ask you to do something unsafe or illegal, roll with it. All you have to do is pass training and the license and job are yours. Believe me, this is not the only difficult personality you will encounter while you are in your driving job, and learning to do as you are told and work with others might help you at this point. Don't cop the attitude that you know more than they do or are already qualified because of your past experience. This attitude will not help you either.
I am only saying this to help. I have been a hothead way too many times without just cause. If you are paying for training, you have some leverage, but if it is a company-sponsored training program, you have to take what you are dealt. Unless they do something unsafe or illegal, squawking to management will only make you look bad, not them. Now if you really can't stand the environment, maybe another company or another job will fit you better.
Good luck.

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IF he knew you were experienced that could account for his attitude.
{quote]My first stop the morning of day three will be to the head of training to request another trainer. The point I'm making is, it's your training. If you and your trainer don't click, get another trainer.It's your training that's taking place and if you don't feel comfortable, advocate for yourself.{/quote]
Excellent advice,it's your time,sacrifice(time/money)and training demand
the best.
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My trainer was cool. We keep in constant contact. He told me what I need to know about driving and company policies (which is a joke). Where the speed traps are, places to eat (he's a Denny's guy). For the 2 weeks that I was with him, he gave a lot of insight on driving, how to deal with "lousy " drivers and other company drivers..
If you and your trainer don't "click", request another one, if availible.Ivey EnviroTech Services
Start Up date: 3/1/06

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You drivers, especially newbies and trainees, are forced to eat enough $hit as it is let alone being forced to put up with incompetent trainers.
Absolutely ditch a trainer who's not professional and courteous and demand someone who is. I did and it went down without any problems.
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Amen!! The last thing a new driver/trainee needs to do is learn crap from an incomptetent moron....... When in doubt: Complain loudly and demand another trainer. If you suffer through a training period with a dolt....who teaches you all the wrong things...you are going to end up hgetting shot in the butt when you get nailed for doing what the "trainer" taught you........ Hey, its your career and your wallet......So I like what I do, you don't, too bad, get over it. Get on with your life, I am.