Not Picking Up Everything Right Away And Trainer Has Too Many Personal Issues.

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David S.'s Comment
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Hi my name is David I decided to go to prime to hopefully get my CDL and a career as a truck driver but the road has been a little bumpy, my first trainer was a nice guy but very easily annoyed with me because I did not shifting gears correctly (I found out he's going through a divorce and selling his house and that he really didn't want to train anyone) so now I'm waiting for a new trainer. Has anyone else had issues with Prime, when it came to requesting another trainer? I really want to get this down and get my CDL as well as be a good, safe truck driver but I want someone who has the patient to train me correctly. I come from a long line of truck drivers but I thought I'd pick everything up quicker than I am.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Big Scott's Comment
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If you read through some of the training diaries on this site, you will see that many people have difficulties when they first start with a trainer. The best thing is to relax and take your time. There is a lot to learn in a short amount of time. Good luck.
David S.'s Comment
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Thanks. My parents are truck drivers and they told me the same thing. I thought I'd get it more quickly than I am.

If you read through some of the training diaries on this site, you will see that many people have difficulties when they first start with a trainer. The best thing is to relax and take your time. There is a lot to learn in a short amount of time. Good luck.
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