Non-Team Trainer/student Period.
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Welcome aboard Mike!
It's impossible to give a breakdown of every company and their training policies when it comes to teaming because the policies tend to change a lot and it's normally a judgment call made by the trainer.
I believe Schneider has a policy where the truck is run as a solo truck and the trainer is in the passenger seat but they also have the shortest training program in the industry. I think it's like two weeks where most companies are 1-2 months or even more.
But what most companies do is start out a little more slowly to get a feel for the student. Once you start catching on and the trainer feels comfortable letting you drive without supervision they tend to run you like a team. The trainer is supposed to be there at a moment's notice if you need him. Usually they'll go take a nap while things are under control and they'll come up front when you're in heavy traffic, bad weather, or approaching a place to stop like a customer or a truck stop.
To really get specifics you'll have to speak with the recruiters at the various programs or have a look at our Company-Sponsored Training Reviews. We have tons of information on each program and that kind of stuff is usually covered.
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Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
I know Knight says the trainer is always awake with you.
The Werner recruiter says the trainer is awake also and doesn't drive. They also match you up with one the same age.
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I have been researching thoroughly each and every company that fits me and that I'm interested in. One of the few questions I have is how many companies train as a team operation and what companies come through with if the trainee is driving, the trainer is in the second? This is an important company policy to me and I'm very interested in finding out.