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Has anyone here worked for Skelton in Canada? I'm thinking of working with them.

I really didn't find it hard to sleep or find it uncomfortable. I understand there will be some waiting around. We waited awhile then went to a local truck stop for breakfast so I really can't complain. It seems like they'd keep us moving better. Next week we head out west so hopefully get some miles.

So we are not running a true team truck at this point in my training. We are taking turns driving but coupling ect is on us. In our truck you can sleep on top bunk while moving as long as you have a harness on. We will be getting hotels at some points during our trips but someone will always stay in the truck. It's really not bad sleeping up top of course there is more movement but after awhile it kinda rocks you to sleep lol.

I asked this question in a previous post but can't recall getting an answer. If there's 3 of you in the truck how does sleeping work, especially while in a "team" situation? I'd assume nobody is allowed in top bunk while truck is in motion, whether company policy or DOT....regardless I wouldn't be interested in being up there while moving.

The company I'm training with is running my team plus the trainer. There will be 3 of us during training at all times and training runs 4-6 weeks from what I understand but sometimes less if we pick up fast. I think we did well being thrown in a 680 13sp I'd never driven after my partner took over trainer went to sleep so I guess he trusted us. I really must say I was surprised they didn't have load after load lined up in advance apparently we don't get the next work assignment until we complete the workflow and make an empty call but we are running dedicated lanes so i guess that makes a huge difference.

As Susan wrote, some companies vary as far as wait times. Usually, I know what I'm doing in advance via a pre-plan. Longest wait is during weekends and holidays. Every day, load and company is different.

I'm new to trucking and just finished my first trip with trainer! Is it normal to spend a lot of time waiting around for dispatch to find you loads after you make you empty call? I figured there would be some waiting around but didn't expect to wait I thought I'd be running like crazy with no time to shower or sleep. I really enjoyed the trip we took it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be especially learning to drive a new truck I'd never been trained to drive. It was a steep learning curve that's for sure but my trainer helped me out a lot. Thanks in advance for any feed back!