What Would Cause A Trainer To Kick A Student From A Truck?

I had a recent driver removed from my truck due to safety issues, and I have an article submitted to Brett about it.

Many of us are trainers, so I thought maybe it would be beneficial to post what would cause a trainer to kick a student off the truck, or perhaps recommend termination.

Something that pushed my buttons: Cellphone usage while driving taking pics while driving taking curves too fast/following too closely and not learning from it

and being creepy in general. guys... don't be creepy. If the female trainer thinks you are the type that might be sniffing her underwear when you are alone on the truck, you probably won't last at the company!

and being creepy in general. guys... don't be creepy. If the female trainer thinks you are the type that might be sniffing her underwear when you are alone on the truck, you probably won't last at the company!

I'm so sorry but that last part got me

But all seriousness,I'll definitely want to read an article about what can make a trainee get kicked out the trainer's truck. One thing that got to me the most was stopping for restroom and showers. I have a bladder problem (so embarrassing,I know). Definitely would like to know would it be like a huge problem even though it's a medical condition? Sorry if this comment doesn't make sense. Its something I shy away from but can't help to bring up as this will probably get me get off the truck.

Bubbles,

Mother Nature calls at weird hours, and times.When ya got's to go, you got's to go ! Not like a female can just pull off and water the bushes like guys lol

Bubbles,

Mother Nature calls at weird hours, and times.When ya got's to go, you got's to go ! Not like a female can just pull off and water the bushes like guys lol

Oh how I wish Stevo,how I so desperately wish, HaHa.

Bubbles,

Mother Nature calls at weird hours, and times.When ya got's to go, you got's to go ! Not like a female can just pull off and water the bushes like guys lol

Sure we can or cool the tires (that's easier)!! ;-)

Laura

Thankfully I have only had to remove one student from my truck because he wouldn't drive more than three hours without having some kind of problem: tired, stomach hurts, shoulder hurt etc. Almost two weeks on my truck and that was over.

In general though I have rules for the truck and if I have to bring it up more than once or twice then we will have a meeting with driver qualifications and figure out a better mentor for them.

Cellphone use while driving, alcohol use, and threatening me are automatic tickets off my truck.

Thankfully I have only had to remove one student from my truck because he wouldn't drive more than three hours without having some kind of problem: tired, stomach hurts, shoulder hurt etc. Almost two weeks on my truck and that was over.

In general though I have rules for the truck and if I have to bring it up more than once or twice then we will have a meeting with driver qualifications and figure out a better mentor for them.

Cellphone use while driving, alcohol use, and threatening me are automatic tickets off my truck.

What about the student that put the trailer tandems in the ditch, nearly rolling it over, trying to get turned around?

He was already going to be getting off my truck due to family commitments.

Had we not needed to be on opposite sides of the country I would have kept him on. He took ownership of his mistake and learned from it.

I did refuse to sign off on him upgrading early though.

Thankfully I have only had to remove one student from my truck because he wouldn't drive more than three hours without having some kind of problem: tired, stomach hurts, shoulder hurt etc. Almost two weeks on my truck and that was over.

In general though I have rules for the truck and if I have to bring it up more than once or twice then we will have a meeting with driver qualifications and figure out a better mentor for them.

Cellphone use while driving, alcohol use, and threatening me are automatic tickets off my truck.

What about the student that put the trailer tandems in the ditch, nearly rolling it over, trying to get turned around?

“One thing that got to me the most was stopping for restroom and showers. I have a bladder problem (so embarrassing,I know). Definitely would like to know would it be like a huge problem even though it's a medical condition?”

Bubbles; this may be affected by a change in eating habits once you start driving regularly. E.g. I eat way less than before driving, lost 45lbs within my first year and therefore, have to go less often.

It also seems my lower intake of grains (like bread & crackers), eliminating caffeinated soda and snacks has reduced my need to go as often.

My observations are based solely on my experiences and I’m not a trainer.

I hope this helps.

I had my gallbladder removed. For me now, it’s clockwork. I eat, thirty minutes later I’m sitting on the toilet. It’s not a big deal if i change some eating habits ( only have a real meal when I’m stopped for the night, no fast food) but it does still make me wonder. Glad someone else brought it up.