When You Go Out With Your Trainer (sleeping Situation)

It might take all of two minutes to completely change bedding. But a sleeping bag will resolve that issue. It's really not a big deal. Training is going to be so stressful that where you sleep will be the last of your concerns, you'll probably be grateful to get any kind of decent sleep at all. Getting used to the truck moving while you sleep without waking up constantly is a chore for many.

Honestly that's my main concern more then anything. I'm already setting myself up as it being complete hell for about a month. Sorta like being in Alcatraz. I know some might say oh that's a negative way of thinking not to me it's not. There is negative, positive and then realistic thinking and i think realistically. You are basically moving in with a complete stranger living in a box and it's another dude. I don't even move my girlfriends into my house that quick.

It's crazy nothing else about this job has me worried more then the time out with a trainer. Plus if you get one that you don't get along with all those other problems become that much worse. I watched a youtube video of a knight driver kicking his student out of his truck on the side of the highway.

I was not aware of the fact that using the top bunk was against some company policies. Old School, you wouldn't happen to what Knight's policy on that is?

It might take all of two minutes to completely change bedding. But a sleeping bag will resolve that issue. It's really not a big deal. Training is going to be so stressful that where you sleep will be the last of your concerns, you'll probably be grateful to get any kind of decent sleep at all. Getting used to the truck moving while you sleep without waking up constantly is a chore for many.

Honestly that's my main concern more then anything. I'm already setting myself up as it being complete hell for about a month. Sorta like being in Alcatraz. I know some might say oh that's a negative way of thinking not to me it's not. There is negative, positive and then realistic thinking and i think realistically. You are basically moving in with a complete stranger living in a box and it's another dude. I don't even move my girlfriends into my house that quick.

It's crazy nothing else about this job has me worried more then the time out with a trainer. Plus if you get one that you don't get along with all those other problems become that much worse. I watched a youtube video of a knight driver kicking his student out of his truck on the side of the highway.

Well it took me longer than 2 minutes. I did it wrong. I brought a sheet set. Fitted sheet, regular sheet, a blanket and pillow case. I wasn't told about team driving so I was ill prepared. And Im a little picky about how I set myself up.

And yep I got very little sleep in 10 hours. The constant moving and swaying was unnerving.

And like you. This is the worst part for me. Its just gonna depend on the type of person I get. If Im paired with the right trainer it wont even be like working. But if its another like my first.... ugh.

It might take all of two minutes to completely change bedding. But a sleeping bag will resolve that issue. It's really not a big deal. Training is going to be so stressful that where you sleep will be the last of your concerns, you'll probably be grateful to get any kind of decent sleep at all. Getting used to the truck moving while you sleep without waking up constantly is a chore for many.

Honestly that's my main concern more then anything. I'm already setting myself up as it being complete hell for about a month. Sorta like being in Alcatraz. I know some might say oh that's a negative way of thinking not to me it's not. There is negative, positive and then realistic thinking and i think realistically. You are basically moving in with a complete stranger living in a box and it's another dude. I don't even move my girlfriends into my house that quick.

It's crazy nothing else about this job has me worried more then the time out with a trainer. Plus if you get one that you don't get along with all those other problems become that much worse. I watched a youtube video of a knight driver kicking his student out of his truck on the side of the highway.

Well it took me longer than 2 minutes. I did it wrong. I brought a sheet set. Fitted sheet, regular sheet, a blanket and pillow case. I wasn't told about team driving so I was ill prepared. And Im a little picky about how I set myself up.

And yep I got very little sleep in 10 hours. The constant moving and swaying was unnerving.

And like you. This is the worst part for me. Its just gonna depend on the type of person I get. If Im paired with the right trainer it wont even be like working. But if its another like my first.... ugh.

Yeah if you get someone cool that you get along with the other stuff become tolerable. I'm still preparing myself for the worst because i have to do this and i really want to drive. I'll just keep thinking of how exciting it will be to get in my own truck after this hell.

What I plan to do is buy myself a self inflatable tent mattress pad at Cabela's. Will throw it on top of his bed, set up my own fitted and cover sheets and blankets. Voila. You've got a thick sturdy fabric between his bed and yourself, plus the added padding which is very comfy. I'm also bringing a fan or white noise machine to help me fall asleep and stay asleep.

Newbie78inpa laments:

Yeah if you get someone cool that you get along with the other stuff become tolerable. I'm still preparing myself for the worst because i have to do this and i really want to drive. I'll just keep thinking of how exciting it will be to get in my own truck after this hell.

I will try to add some reason to your concerns. If you manage to get stuck with a really, really bad trainer, ask for another one. I have seen it done many times. You have to be your own advocate. The road training phase is the most important aspect of your learning and you have to do everything within your power to eliminate distractions and enable your own success.

Sleeping on a moving truck is challenging, but I can assure you that many times you will be so incredibly tired it won't matter.

What I plan to do is buy myself a self inflatable tent mattress pad at Cabela's. Will throw it on top of his bed, set up my own fitted and cover sheets and blankets. Voila. You've got a thick sturdy fabric between his bed and yourself, plus the added padding which is very comfy. I'm also bringing a fan or white noise machine to help me fall asleep and stay asleep.

That might be a hassle with an inflatable mattress because you will have to move it for your trainer to sleep. Don't know how much room is in these trucks to remove an air mattress without knocking stuff all over the place. Unless you feel like deflating it and blowing it up everytime but that will get old. Just get a sleeping bag roll it up and throw it on the top bunk when your done that's what i'm going to do. Zip myself up into a cocoon and put some earplugs in. I forgot about the noise from the engine brake so im getting ear plugs so i don't get woken up.

Newbie78inpa laments:

Yeah if you get someone cool that you get along with the other stuff become tolerable. I'm still preparing myself for the worst because i have to do this and i really want to drive. I'll just keep thinking of how exciting it will be to get in my own truck after this hell.

I will try to add some reason to your concerns. If you manage to get stuck with a really, really bad trainer, ask for another one. I have seen it done many times. You have to be your own advocate. The road training phase is the most important aspect of your learning and you have to do everything within your power to eliminate distractions and enable your own success.

Sleeping on a moving truck is challenging, but I can assure you that many times you will be so incredibly tired it won't matter.

I have heard of people asking for new trainers and that would be a smart idea but I don't want to be "that dude" already sounding like a complainer to a company i just started working for. The guy could be a complete a hole but still know what he is doing and train you properly. If that is the case i might tough it out. If it's too a point where it's really bad yes i will ask for another trainer.

I'll roll it up and re-inflate it each time. I HATE sleeping bags. I don't like to feel trapped in a "cocoon". I like clean, crisps sheets and a heavier, very soft blanket for warmth.

Newbie78inpa laments:

Yeah if you get someone cool that you get along with the other stuff become tolerable. I'm still preparing myself for the worst because i have to do this and i really want to drive. I'll just keep thinking of how exciting it will be to get in my own truck after this hell.

I will try to add some reason to your concerns. If you manage to get stuck with a really, really bad trainer, ask for another one. I have seen it done many times. You have to be your own advocate. The road training phase is the most important aspect of your learning and you have to do everything within your power to eliminate distractions and enable your own success.

Sleeping on a moving truck is challenging, but I can assure you that many times you will be so incredibly tired it won't matter.

I have heard of people asking for new trainers and that would be a smart idea but I don't want to be "that dude" already sounding like a complainer to a company i just started working for. The guy could be a complete a hole but still know what he is doing and train you properly. If that is the case i might tough it out. If it's too a point where it's really bad yes i will ask for another trainer.

You have the right approach.