Hello, I have 3 weeks left of CDL A school. I have been riding along with my great nephew on his hauls. I love the trucking industry so much that I am coming out of retirement to drive. Our plan is to hire into the company he works for and be his team partner. One problem I face though...I have tried and tried to get into his upper berth and just can not. He has been gracious enough to let me have the lower berth. I am not as agile as I once was. I am also disabled in my ankles and legs that inhibit my flexibility.
He tells me that I do need to figure this issue out for I will be in 6 weeks of training, 3 weeks Regional and 3 weeks OTR. My nephew tells the 2 trainers do love their lower berths and I may face problems riding with them. That things may get quite uncomfortable between my trainers and I if I request the lower berth.
I know that these are their homes and business and I don't want ruffles from the get go. Any suggestions on how to handle this matter?
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Can't Get in Upper Sleeper and Worried
Hello, I have 3 weeks left of CDL A school. I have been riding along with my great nephew on his hauls. I love the trucking industry so much that I am coming out of retirement to drive. Our plan is to hire into the company he works for and be his team partner. One problem I face though...I have tried and tried to get into his upper berth and just can not. He has been gracious enough to let me have the lower berth. I am not as agile as I once was. I am also disabled in my ankles and legs that inhibit my flexibility.
He tells me that I do need to figure this issue out for I will be in 6 weeks of training, 3 weeks Regional and 3 weeks OTR. My nephew tells the 2 trainers do love their lower berths and I may face problems riding with them. That things may get quite uncomfortable between my trainers and I if I request the lower berth. I know that these are their homes and business and I don't want ruffles from the get go. Any suggestions on how to handle this matter?
Thanks Trainee