Profile For Jose A.

I’m not used to a trainer bullying me , being condescending and very aggressive. But reading your reply makes me feel like maybe that’s just how it is and I’m okay with that because I know what to expect now.

Welcome Jose

I have to tell ya I sure hope your strong suit isn’t expressing yourself in writing how you really are, because reading your post sounds like your a spoiled brat I would not want in my truck. I hope I’m wrong!!

You have no experience yet you express yourself as how this job should be done.

If you think schedules are going to fall the way you like, find another occupation. Freight moves on its schedule within your hours of service. Plain and simple.

There are a ton of elements you left out in your rant. We are here to help people learn this industry to be productive drivers. Not to agree with someone who has no clue, experience, or misconceptions.

Are there bad trainers? Yes sir!!

You have to learn this business as well as to adapt to many situations not to your liking. Thats trucking.

If you give specifics instead of a shotgun approach we can help you, otherwise go find a site that will agree with you and you can fall into the large group of folks that have not and will not make it in this business. Up to you sir!!

You are right I left out so many things it’s because I didn’t even know where to begin .. so much has happened in one week and I wasn’t treated with respect. He would literally talk to me like I’m a dog and I let it go because I figured ok he has no personality let me not pay it no mind.

As days go by everytime we get to a shipper he is always taking lead and not letting me interact with the people to discuss what trailers I’m dropping off & picking up etc. I don’t mind you calling me a brat but I don’t see how I am one if I’m asking the trainer questions and he keeps getting offended and when I try to take notes he gets offended as well.

For example, we get to shipper and we have to slide tandem he ended up pointing and telling me what to do and I followed his directions and I did it but I did not understand the process till I went on YouTube and saw what is actually happening which is the truck sliding and when you release the pins it pops out etc.

All I’m asking for is detailed explanation so I can understand the process which will help me understand what I’m doing and everything. I’m well aware that trucking schedules are precise but me personally to perform my best I need to freshen up which I ended up learning on my own if I want extra time sleep for 9 hours and wake up do what I have to do then let the clock hit 10 hours then when it resets start my pre trip then go about my day!

All he had to do was tell me that little method I learned on my own which he didn’t. I understand now that when you are in training you have to expect to get dogged out, treated like your not a human being basically like crap and have to suck it up. Now I know what I’m getting into so when I do get my next trainer I’m well prepared.

Welcome Jose

I have to tell ya I sure hope your strong suit isn’t expressing yourself in writing how you really are, because reading your post sounds like your a spoiled brat I would not want in my truck. I hope I’m wrong!!

You have no experience yet you express yourself as how this job should be done.

If you think schedules are going to fall the way you like, find another occupation. Freight moves on its schedule within your hours of service. Plain and simple.

There are a ton of elements you left out in your rant. We are here to help people learn this industry to be productive drivers. Not to agree with someone who has no clue, experience, or misconceptions.

Are there bad trainers? Yes sir!!

You have to learn this business as well as to adapt to many situations not to your liking. Thats trucking.

If you give specifics instead of a shotgun approach we can help you, otherwise go find a site that will agree with you and you can fall into the large group of folks that have not and will not make it in this business. Up to you sir!!

I just came back from 5 days out on the road training and it was the worst experience ever. First off his bunk beds were dirty , the fridge and microwave looks like he hasn’t cleaned it in years it smells horrible.

All he did was eat all day , sleep and talk on the phone all day. Anytime I ask questions he gets offended, anytime I try to take notes he gets offended. Anytime I get to a shipper or dropping off a load he never lets me go inside by myself he is always taking lead and everything he tells me he doesn’t explain every detail, he’s very vague.

I only got to practice alley docking about 3 times and most of the time he will take over and park himself. He only speaks about himself while we are on the road we barely vibed. I understand this is training. I’m not here to make friends, but I am driving 10-11 hours out the day. Some mutual conversation would be nice, but he would be on the phone instead the whole time.

If I did something wrong he would mention it a few hours later and then bring it up instead of telling me what I did wrong right there and then. He never really physically showed me anything he would just point and tell me what to do instead of showing me then letting me do it so I can learn.

When it comes to the eld I pretty much learned on my own. At the beginning he would always do it for me which I did not like because I need to do it on my own in order to learn. He basically had no patience. He also told me that I’m a perfectionist and the way he worded it was in a way he stated as if he did not like the fact I am a perfectionist and take pride in what I do.

He doesn’t brush or wash his face in the mornings and expected me to do the same. He talks way too much about things that’s not related to my training and he belittles me every chance he gets. I ended up requesting a new trainer because this was the most miserable week I ever had in my life training.

When I was in cdl school I was treated with respect. They had patience and took the time to explain everything in detail which this trainer failed miserably to do. He may be a professional driver but he isn’t a professional trainer.

I honestly feel like I was racially discriminated but I’m not going to shift my focus on that. I’m just really focused on getting the experience I need to pursue my trucking career and I appreciate anybody that takes the time to read this and hear me vent and give me advice moving forward.

He even said he is home every weekend because he can’t be on the road with somebody for more than 2 weeks or else he will feel like killing them. He told me many things that made me feel very uncomfortable and I didn’t feel confident when I was around him. I have to go in Monday and find out when I will start with my new trainer… at this point I’m not looking for a bond with my trainer I just want to get this over with.

I came in to this very excited but this experience turned me off. I’m not losing my motivation and my determination and will keep pushing forward and I want people out there to know what to expect and hopefully don’t have to experience what I experienced.