To get a job I had to complete at least 180 hrs training. Today I reached that goal. I have been so proud of myself. My husband took me to work last Sunday and helped me practice on my pre-trip and air-brake test. He also gave me some advice about how to back up my truck and trailer and once I started doing what he said, I have been nailing the majority of my backing manuvers. They are going to retest me this Friday.
The only problem that I have had is I had an issue with a male up there. But, I went immieately to the owner and his son. They immediately took action and the guy is being kicked out. My buddy, Larry, knows about the situation and he has been watching over me and refuses to allow me to walk alone.
My training so far has been very positive. All the instructors have been very patient with teaching me. I often hear people talking about how they think the instuctors are holding them back by not letting them go test at the DDS. But, I don't see what the company would gain by doing that. For instance I paid 1700 to be taught. Whether I was able to finish the course in 3 weeks or 3 months it is still the same price. In fact, the longer I stay the less profit the company makes because I am taking up time they could use on another student, using gas, wearing down tires, etc. Then I watch these same guys standing around and talking when they are suppose to be practicing their pre-trip stuff or they are still doing bad on their yard manuvers. The guy who is being kicked out in the morning has been there for 600 hrs now. That is about 4 months, when he should probably been done in less than 2 months.
Wish me luck for my testing Friday.
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