Profile For Matthew W.

I wouldn't go that far myself PackRat, but I do respect your right to have an opinion. Myself, I learned most of my pre-training knowledge on trailer control and backing maneuver setups off YouTube. In the end this probably hurt me a bit as my trainers just assumed I knew how to back so they never showed me those problem childs that can ruin your day. So my own personal opinion is to steer clear or channels like this one and instead find channels that seek to educate you instead of waste your time filling your head with negativity.

Matthew you basically confirmed the relevance of PackRat’s suggestion (in bold).

You tube videos are not vetted for truth, accuracy or quality of information. As a total novice how could you tell good from no good.

I agree with PackRat.

Well you can get a good start in that by ignoring vidoes where the uploader does not talk at all. Secondly you find videos where they guide you step by step, this shows interest in actual training. And considering none of my trainers provided even one step, I wonder where I would have got the information from otherwise? Don't get me wrong by playing around with the trailer you gain better perception skills and understanding of how to maneuver the trailer, I would never knock getting a heads up on that process. For instance students could completely ignore this site using that same excuse you gave me. How would a novice know the information on this side is good or just people attempting to look smart? It I sup to the individual to vet the information coming at them for accuracy

I wouldn't go that far myself PackRat, but I do respect your right to have an opinion. Myself, I learned most of my pre-training knowledge on trailer control and backing maneuver setups off YouTube. In the end this probably hurt me a bit as my trainers just assumed I knew how to back so they never showed me those problem childs that can ruin your day. So my own personal opinion is to steer clear or channels like this one and instead find channels that seek to educate you instead of waste your time filling your head with negativity.

I was purusing through YouTube and I saw a gentlemen who makes videos called "Cramp Companies" or something like that. I mean this guy was naming: Swift, US Xpress, PAM, Schneider, Western Express, USA Truck, etc. You name it, this guy has a myriad of videos talking about how terrible these companies are.

How would he know that? There's no way you worked for all these companies.

As a someone who isnt even technically a rookie yet I thought it was very toxic to be making things like this. And unfortunately alot of ppl in the comments were thanking this man for "warning" them.

Why do you think our news channels focus on negativity now days? They know where the ratings are and it's not in proper well meaning education of ones audience, its in outrageing people, this guy understands that so hes doing the same on youtube. At least you understand that hes just making money and don't try to take what he says seriously.

Yea Wilson logistics put in a couple no-fly rules recently, you just happened to nail one of them. These rules are one and done for us. Seatbelt violation, cell phone violation, or excess speed(80 mph or up in a truck) and you're done. The reason being is these violations hit your CSA score HARD. And Wilson logistics works hard to protect their score.

Bummer about you having already put in your 2 weeks bud.

I get the automated message every load, they must really like me. Also here at my company we aren't even issued the stamp, even though I haul Prime trailers everywhere I go. Guessing our FMs aren't fined though since we're sub contracted to haul prime fright for prime.

If you are going to Wil-Trans you get your permit week 1, then go out for 10K (3-4 weeks) miles with a trainer, then go back to springfield to test for your CDL...then go back out for an additional 30K miles. (give or take miles).

Yea, this right here basically. Youre first week is in class for truck handling,then you will go out with a trainer for about 2 weeks before coming back to work on backing and then test for your cdl. By law you can not upgrade from permit to cdl for atleast 14 days so companies put you I, a truck with a trainer and use those 2 weeks to get youe feet wet. Main goal in that 2 weeks is to master your pre trip and be comfortable enough behind the wheel to pass the road test portion of cdl. Although the good trainers will also prep you for the backing portion as well. When you do go to test for your cdl make sure you get enough backing practice, be a squeeky wheel here if you have to. Dont just take the test knowing you're not ready as this is you're futire you're talking about.

You should be able to get clp the day you show up, its not their job to study for you. Your weeks training is learning how to handle a truck before they send you out with a trainer to get more experience in handling a truck. I'm noy trying to be rude here, I just want to clear up your misconception on who is responsible for the permit training. That being said if you use this site and a study app on your phone you should have 0 problems passing the permit test on the first try.

Way to go Donna, keep up the hard work!

Matthew, funny how dogs can sleep while contorted into awkward positions. I think she might have sleep apnea. You should get a sleep study done on her. Then you can get her a CPUP machine.

You think my company will help cover the costs of the test and machine?

Heres my co-driver. Took this today while she was sleeping. Daisy is about 6 months old now and growing into her paws, really smart dog and excellent partner on the road.