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Bradley,
mystery person
is only a mystery for a short while. Remember, your instructor has been checked and trained by Prime to help their new drivers learn the last little bits of the truck driving business.
True, that doesn't mean they're all church deacons. Yes, there are a few "adventures" with trainers posted here. Note that truck driving is a wonderful career for those who prefer to be alone, but you do have to learn so that you can do the job by yourself. At least my trainer stayed in the sleeper quite a bit once he felt I as good enough. May you be so fortunate.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Also, shout out to Old School, your posts have always been great and extremely informative.
Thanks Bradley, and best of luck to ya at Prime!
Their way of training is different than most companies, but very effective. Hang in there, and if you are having problems with your trainer, bring your concerns in here to us. There are a lot of Primates in here who will be able to give you good solid pertinent advice during that time.
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Just wanted to pop in and say hello :). Have been an passive follower of this forum for a few years now and have wanted to drive a truck since I was 14, just has always seemed like a really cool job to me. Just got approved for Prime orientation starting on May 1st, already had my TWIC and Passport which should hopefully save some headache. My biggest worry is about training. Not because I'm afraid I won't pass some tests, I have an extremely good memory and plenty of confidence in my driving skills, but I just do not like people very much. The thought of spending a few months in a truck with some mystery person who could be a complete **** or grossly incompetent scares me, but I will keep myself thinking positive.
Also, shout out to Old School, your posts have always been great and extremely informative.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.