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[@peternorthrup6274]

I had a great time with my trainer. We were both about 50. He didn't care if the sun came up. We were done at 5pm each day. Driving at night was never going to happen with my trainer. The company wanted us to run 24/7. Not with my guy. He knew every bar in the country. I think we hit them all. Up at 4am and we would run. I felt like I was on vacation for 3 weeks. He would only take long runs and nothing over 32000lbs. Ever. He had been with the company for years. I already had my CDL. He knew everyone in the company. Nobody messed with him. Great memories. One time we drove from Atlanta to upstate NY empty to pick up a load of hay. Drove it to New Jersey. No joke. Another time we were told to pick up a load of spaghetti sauce in Virginia. We got there and backed up to the dock and went in. They handed us 1 case of spaghetti sauce. That's right 1 case. Drove all the way to Iowa with it in the cab. Great times.

[@traviscarter1023]

What the fuckin issue driving at night

[@abc123lov7]

Some people can't see too good at night. Plus there is nothing to see. Lol.

[@traviscarter1023]

@abc123lov7 I get nighttime can be tricky in the winter time. With all the fog and rain and snow. Sometimes you gotta chain up.

[@ovigada]

Damn that must of been in the 80s. 😂

[@Bryan-wn9fb]

Is this a joke? 😂

[@Siggrim]

Never as a trainer operate your truck like a team operation, your hours are the only one that matter. Knowing she was a problem but electing to not stay in the passenger seat is your biggest mistake in this situation

[@renesanchez2210]

Many companies do team training

[@boronda420-7]

Is that what the expert thinks.

[@robertwainright1361]

​. And they are wrong for doing that. It's one of many reasons why I quit training. And I have a few nightmare trainees is another, but there is more but those are the two biggest reason. The trainer should be in the passager seat at all time while the truck is moving down the road or on the ground while backing up and never in the bunk.

[@palomovalencia9589]

​No, experts think being passed out in the bottom bunk is the most efficient way to make sure someone doesnt slam a mirror into a toll booth​@boronda420-7

[@terrybaldwin8040]

I honestly think it should be illegal to run the truck as a team if it's trainer / trainee. If you don't trust your trainee with your life, you get no sleep. The truck should have just the trainee driving and the trainer in the jump seat, unless the trainer is demonstrating something. Just my humble opinion. I've heard too many horror stories.

[@timtravels116]

There’s plenty of validity to what you’re saying. The problem is there’s no enforceable regime on training for CMV drivers in the US. You can get your CDL at 1400 and be driving a 79,000 pound semi on a busy interstate at 1430. And given the bribery and fraud in lots of CDL testing, it’s amazing that more deaths don’t occur. I’m convinced that 5-10% of drivers don’t have CDLs or valid CDLs or medical cards. I think that many teams have a licensed driver that runs during the day when weigh stations are open, and 1 or 2 other “drivers” drive all night and that companies pay them almost nothing but don’t care because every trip they survive is a huge profit.

[@CaptainMorganJnr]

You're a good person, a father with a big heart. You are sober - and not bitter. Thank you for your service and being patient. Continue uplifting upcoming truck drivers like myself. Once again, Thank you for all you do ❤.

[@tysonmynhier8801]

The way you said "Stop!!!" Reminds me of my trainer. He was such a good trainer, i still hear his voice in the back of my head 4 years later. Best trainer hands down!

[@AntCart314]

I just passed my CDL exam. I hope I get a trainer with your attitude and patience. I have heard stories of people having horrible trainers. I applaud you for sticking it out 💪🏾. I’m thinking about going with Prime

[@timtravels116]

Congrats! If you come to Prime, I’d appreciate you using me as a referral, Driver Code SHATEJ. Thanks.

[@TroyAllen]

Terry, I applaud your attitude and your effort in attempting to train her properly. Please don't let that bad apple deter you from future students...because I'm hoping to fill one of those seats in your truck in the future. Awesome video as usual, keep 'em coming. 👍

[@jeffreycrowther1374]

In short he has very little experience he shouldn't train any one. He u tubes more than he drives

[@Ramon-oy5fq]

Dude you take way to long to tell your story. To may Is ands.

[@alusionzzz8596]

My trainer was 55+ and im 24 got along pretty well. I actually learned stuff from him and gave me tips on how to do things. We were in that truck for about 3 weeks not a single argument or fight. Even convinced him to stop at a Sams club to get food lol Shout out to Thomas @Knight Transportation

[@timtravels116]

I trained at Knight. Exactly the reverse. My trainer was my oldest daughter’s age. But we never had any friction. It was his truck and he was the boss.

[@othtrucker9911]

thank god for people like you in this messed up world because I would have been done after the first issue and your story is exactly why I could never be a trainer, but I have all the respect and appreciation for those who are and trying to teach these new drivers the correct way the SAFE way to be a truck driver.

[@chadhiggins9944]

I know nothing about truck driving but I'm honestly surprised that it's not mandatory that you monitor the trainee the entire time. The fact that you were in your bunk while she was driving is kinda of weird to me. Isn't that more like team driving (again, i know nothing about truck driving)?

[@JBDossie]

There is two phases they were on the second phase, which is team driving. At that time she should have just needed help working out the kinks and learning the advanced trucking stuff and gaining experience.

[@boronda420-7]

@@JBDossie big brain on brass aye!

[@stanfen]

Yeah it's weird, no1 dies that without knowing the trainee can handle the truck..she just showed up and went to team driving..long story short..its 2024.the minute he said you can't use a gps, she should have called her recruiter and said get me another trainer. That's stupid af. If they can read a map, then they can use 1 of the three gps in a truck.. like every other trucker on the road and they want muss exits be cause it tells them witch lanes to be in etc ..witch is very important In driving a 80,000lb 100 ft vehicle in traffic..I detect a lot of gas lighting going down.. new trainer 💯.. listen to him..accountability 0.. she was the trainee 😂😂😂

[@norrisbell7934]

This is the most frustrating, disgusting, nerve wracking, nauseating story I have ever heard. You definitely earned your wings with that. I hope she figures it out before she hurts herself or someone else. Hopefully she realizes that Allegra is an antihistamine...that was hilarious. Good luck to you and God bless you and your family.

[@jeremybly]

Really, the worst story you ever heard? Guess you never watched the news or left your house and been out in the world. But that being said, a bad driver in a massive truck can be so dangerous.

[@Ottonic6]

I commend you on your attitude and patience. I don't think that lady should be allowed to drive a truck outside the training facility until she can pass every test blindfolded with both arms tied behind her back (maybe not that bad) and until then she doesn't drive on public roads. period.

[@charlesmacdonald9741]

Hi terry, great story telling. I also can hear in your voice that you care about people. Nothing wrong with giving people a second chance at all, but they need to show that they at least care or that they are listening. I am 50 years old and have had cdl for 20 but it’s been awhile since driving. Thanks for have a heart to train the next generation!

[@kerimalie]

OMG I could feel your pain!!! I’m glad you are still willing to train others!

[@tnleverett]

Man...that was rough! I am glad you got through it unscathed. I can tell, you are a great trainer. Be safe out there!

[@MarkOPolo456]

Wow, that woman has no business driving a CMV. Really enjoyed the story. You are very knowledgeable and sound like a great trainer!

[@berngalvin192]

Terry, this was a great video. Sorry that you had to go through all of that. But glad that through it all you still managed to maintain your faith in humanity. Unlike her, I would give my eye teeth to have a trainer of your caliber. Keep up the good work. Thank you, bern

[@timtravels116]

THE Bern Galvin? Email me chieftransporters at gmail. Talk soon

[@McMillanpatrick15]

Thank you for sharing this story! I am in the process of transitioning into getting my CDL. This is a story that I will carry with me on my journey. Good bless brother!

[@jwreck5281]

I’m grateful to watch this. It horrible that people go into a job and get upset . Paying attention and being alert is key. You’re a good trainer.

[@MythLeatherCo]

Unfortunately, she’s going to need to learn to become coachable before she becomes employable. At least she didn’t drink your diet cokes…. 🤣👍

[@MrPoncho1965]

At any age, you learn new things. She isn’t coachable, it seems. Stay humble, you can’t learn everything. 🙏

[@yhird]

What an absolute nightmare. You have the patience of a saint. This woman has no judgement, no interpersonal skills, and no motivation for self-improvement. Safe travels. Cheers.

[@blakenorman4822]

My trainer got fired on the next trainee after me, he was proud of how mean he treated trainees and said only 30% of trainees made it pit of his truck, he was grumpy but was a good driver good trainer, I had a couple dust ups with him, but I never called in and CV complained, people are way to touchy

[@MakeshiftApollo]

I’ve obtained my CDL without manual restriction since the last time I watched this…also found that the state I was in was a veritable black hole for getting hired so had to relocate halfway across the country jus to get a job but start training in a couple weeks with a smaller company which is actually pretty damned lucky as I’ve heard too many horror stories about mega carriers. Super excited as most of the things people dislike about OTR I happen to like.

[@JIm-w1b]

Bet I would have been a good student you'd appreciated. I was age 39, tops in CDL school, a friendly, intelligent guy and had a background in trucking. But my trainer at USA truck was a psycho case, schizophrenia with delusional features and severe mental depression on top of that. His attitude was, if somebody didn't know how to drive truck, then they shouldn't be out there. He had impossible demands and expectations and he hated me when I couldn't measure up. Several times when he became insane with rage, I was in fear for my life. He'd had 12 students so far and only 1 had made it. He was sink or swim, again and again he put me in dangerous high pressure situations like coming down a twisty mountain road at night, and deny me proper food and sleep, to make me quit. But he couldn't make me quit and that really pissed him off.

[@PIANOBARN]

Shouldn't have a woman and a man in a truck alone.

[@ronnielobosmith4870]

I agree 💯

[@garry3013]

I've never team drove but have been considering. Thanks to your nightmare, you reminded me of things I never considered. I'm good, I think I'll just keep on keepin on on my own. I don't think I could sleep while someone else is driving my equipment. Good Luck on the next one and Be Safe

[@kevinphillips150]

I've never driven team but have had the same driving issues with PSD students. Have thought about TNT training but would not trust a TNT student enough (unless the student is a [combat]veteran) since events on active duty will always be a part of me (as an NCO). Plus, not sure how the training actually should be versus how it actually works. I have seen videos similar to this one but continue to hear TNT trainers will always be needed. Any thoughts and/or suggestions?

[@TheRealSilentMbuso]

Great video, I’ve been trying to find videos on what makes a good instructor and stumbled upon this. You’ve earned a new subscriber. Also, would you mind making a video on how to be a good instructor? I know it’s not necessarily a cut and dry process but I’ve recently completed my training classes and would like to hear different perspectives on it.

[@sw23971]

I sold my truck last September. Time to retire, and have absolutely no regrets. God bless the actual truckers still running the freight. I believe it was Jan 2023 i pulled into a FJ for the night and i wanted to watch the NFL playoffs. I have a handicap placard and luckily there was an empty spot.near the speedco shop. But when I circled around in front of the shop to back into the space a KLLM rig was just sitting in my way. There wasn't room to get into the spot. I got out of my truck and limped up to the Kllm to see what the issue was. It was a younger woman just sitting in the drivers seat with a deer in the headlights look on her face. I asked her did the truck die? It was a fairly new truck. She answered, I can't back up. I ask, where's your trainer? She answered, " i don't have a trainer". SO, I made several attempts to direct her to essentially back up in a straight line into the space. But she had no ability to back that rig into the parking spot. So I made the decision to ask if I could back the truck up for her and she agreed. Now the whole time i tried to direct her into the space i could hear the steering creeking and popping. Once I was behind the wheel, I found that the power steering was WAY low on fluid. I backed the truck into the spot just enough that the driver needed to finish backing the remaining 53 feet. My truck was a 2014 KW T660 and it didn't make any suspension noises what so ever. Anyone that is a seasoned truck driver that has taken it upon themselves to be s trainer is an absolute asset to the industry IF they make the decision to properly educate a new driver to be be a professional. KLLM is a disaster waiting to happen.

[@sirgalalot88]

My biggest take away from this, is that (barring catastrophe) in two weeks this is someone that could potentially have had their own truck! Wow, Prime, please step y'all game up. This person should be sent home without any doubt.

[@CaffeinatedGamerChick]

What a nightmare 🙄. With any luck, I’ll be going to school soon, and when I finally get on a truck with a trainer they’ll have to force me to go get some sleep. I’m already paying attention to truckers when I see them on the road to try to determine about how far out they begin to slow down for a light. I’m so excited!! I hope your next trainee is competent.

[@timtravels116]

Already finished with the next one. She was great. 30,000 miles, no problems.

[@donaldtherocker1714]

A karen thats never been told no

[@Fokkleman]

That was the fastest hour of my life. Horrible trainee, great story. Im taking my Cdl permit test then im off to the academy in a couple weeks. I hope I get a trainer as good as you.

[@info_fox]

The problem is you can't train someone from the sleeper berth

[@timtravels116]

Yeah. But a person with a CDL and several thousand miles behind the wheel should be able to read a sign and comply or just not hit a toll booth.

[@joshuat5140]

I'm 31 and grew up to my dad being a semi driver. So I've been on the road for yrs now. And I don't think I could be a trainer at all. I just wouldn't want to have a bad experience like this. Where your stuck in a truck with a stranger you just met. It's hard to get to know and teach someone on top of being stuck in a semi truck for weeks with them. Especially if there not a very clean person etc. You got a ton of issues that can happen. And it being a women is worse. Because soon as you have to say someone to them they will spin it as your a man and being mean etc.

[@magnumopustransporttv4189]

I had a gut feeling with my last student after 3 days that he was going to be an issue... he put my truck in the guard rail causing $20,000 worth of damage on day 10. I feel you lol

[@proofboy1]

I think you are a great trainer dude. You gave her some many tries. I would have respected every word you said. I’m coming to Prime i would like for you to be my trainer..

[@BlazeTrades]

"out of my hair" ...... lmao, sorry I had too make the joke

[@hossxian]

I've watched a lot of these "had to kick my trainee out of my truck" videos and I can't help but come to one common conclusion. The two requirements for success as a trainee are common sense and respect. I'm amazed at how many people don't have either.

[@damntherube1592]

This was the best story. I saw how long it was and thought, no way I’m going to watch the whole thing. I was captivated! I would have been terrified driving with this person. You seem like an awesome trainer.

[@andriaragland1057]

Thank you for this video. I’m looking at a career change and thinking seriously about applying to Prime Inc. Safety is my biggest concern, being taught the correct ways. I hope if I decide to take this plunge, I get a trainer as good as you. Some things are just common sense, unfortunately, you can’t teach common sense.

[@deetee5052]

Do you have your cdl or any experience? What is your family / job situation currently?

[@kristi6486]

While I was listening to this story I was envious that she could stay in the sleeper berth that long without using the bathroom. I was thinking about how I would have to use the bathroom at least 4 times in a 12 hour period. Then I got to the end of your story. 😳

[@TheVelvetsky614]

When the police show up....so funny! What a great story. New subscriber :-)

[@LOGGERHEAD-TV]

This guy is bashing his student but he doesn't even know what day it is himself

[@rezatiktak9140]

Fr 😂

[@trollndatrollaz9743]

Having a bad trainee does that to you …

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I can’t believe you’re brave enough to climb in a sleeper with her at the wheel. No way I could train like that. I’d only train on my drive time hours and that truck would sit the rest.

[@luis5350]

All i can say is thank you for staying optimistic and beliving in the true humanity that still are around how want to get in and have complications just the simple fact of you letting her park at your house sound like you are a very helpfull down to earth person

[@bennymartinez007]

I would like to be trained by Tim Travels, I feel confident he's going to make sure im a safe driver.

[@dustinanderson4809]

I'm sorry you had to go through that. I'll be in TNT in a couple weeks. I can't even imagine pulling half that crap. My PSD trainer is great. The other trainers that I've met have been excellent. There's just some people man....

[@DBWave94]

Sounds like she just wanted her training hours and everything else be damned. When you went against her plan, she got defensive and retaliated. Glad you made it out safely.

[@COOPER1524]

Good video, you showed a lot of patience with her, what else could you have done with her? You've done all that you could. You did the best that you could, and now you also have a new subscriber.

[@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell]

This story illustrates the problem with using team driving as training. You can’t train from the bunk and the trainee can’t learn from the bunk. You went to sleep with a trainee behind the wheel. It may mean less miles but you need to train, not team drive. You got lucky it was only a mirror. Terry, this isn’t a you issue, it’s a Prime issue.

[@timtravels116]

It’s an industry issue Thom. I don’t love Prime’s version, but it’s a helluva lot better than CRST or England. That said, I had a ton more confidence in my previous trainees. They weren’t cocky or reckless, often figured out things on their own, or got my help if needed. The system is imperfect. But someone took a chance on me, so I’m going to give people a chance.

[@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell]

@@timtravels116 I trained at Millis Transfer. They require 15,000 driver miles (as opposed to truck miles). We did that in 6 weeks, including a week off for Thanksgiving. During that time I drove 15,000 and my trainer drove 2,000. When he drove, I was in the passenger seat. When I drove he was in the passenger seat. Training not team driving.

[@timtravels116]

@@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell That’s how it was at Knight. But it’s based on days, not miles. 28 days on the truck.

[@stereotype5868]

Wow.how did she ever get off the pad for real ?

[@timtravels116]

@@stereotype5868 The pad is a very controlled and specific training environment. Very little road work. Not unlike a teenager getting their license and then wrecking.

[@DABEATBAKERZ]

😂 man this guy had his blood pressure go up dealing with this trainee awe man 😂

[@marcusmalcolm5288]

I'm from the Eastern Shore in cdl school right now at the Chesapeake College & randomly stumbled across this video exactly a year from the day you posted it. I'ma take this as a sign.

[@loganhowlett1908]

I went to the exact same CDL SCHOOL GRADUATED MARCH 2023

[@jonmacarak9094]

you are a saint man! I would haver never been able to stick that time out! thanks for being willing to continue training the world needs good people like you! good luck and safe travels

[@ericrodgers7515]

I really enjoy your content but this was the most entertaining by far. 😂

[@DBWave94]

Not gonna lie, a team driving setup while training has me feeling a bit weary. Being in the sleeper while your trainee is behind the wheel seems like a reeeeally bad idea. I guess Prime just allows it. Not saying I don't agree with with you that this woman was a nutcase because she clearly had a few screws loose.

[@mamabearreads3441]

😂😂😂This was the funniest, most informative, craziest video ever! Lord help whoever let's that woman drive! I'm drained listening! Whoa! Glad yall made it home!

[@rogerg0834]

Man I was going across GWB into NYC and it's bumper to bumper. I'm in the middle lane. Right lane is stopped. I'm crawling forward around 15mph. Then suddenly a car from the right lane cuts into my lane about 3 feet from my truck. So I reacted as fast as I could and slammed on the brakes. Thankfully no critical event. 😬

[@timtravels116]

It’s based on speed and brake pressure. I slam on the brakes when I need to.

[@nohippietruckingandtransportat]

I was telling you to get her off the truck from the beginning. Good thing you didn't because this story is worth everything you went through

[@bj3449]

Shut up. Their trainees for a reason! As a trainer you suppose to be patient. None of you deserve to be trainers

[@kwikfishron]

I made it halfway through. You can't train from the sleeper and this running as a team/training model should be illegal. Trucking companies using that training model are putting profits over safety.

[@timtravels116]

Thanks for sharing. The driver I kicked off my truck had a CDL, and had been on another truck for 20,000 miles. You are naive to think that even half the drivers on the road get as much training as they do a Prime. I guarantee 20% of the drivers had zero training after they got their CDL and probably 5-10% got CDLs but couldn’t pass the CDL test.

[@jobinglobin]

God bless ya man - you have so much patience. Were you not able to speak to the previous trainer? Seems like that would have been helpful.

[@timtravels116]

I don’t think she was with my fleet manager so that trainer had a different FM. Also, I try to give people a clean slate.

[@purple1cole]

glad the only time i have ever been in a truck with someone was with my first and only trainer. I applaud you all who can be trainers i couldn't be in these types of situations.

[@oliverseoliverse]

JEEZ!! OMG!! This was WILD! I cannot believe that! Thank goodness for driver trainers like you. Me and my trainer got along great. My experience was wonderful. She was thorough and VERY clean, NO PEE CUPS. I benefited from her. i love working for Prime but it's not a life that is for everybody i guess lol. DAMN THAT WAS CRAZY.

[@ChromaPrisma]

Training should never be ran as a team driving scenario. Trainer should let the trainee drive all day, then they’ll both call it a night, rinse repeat. But even with that, it’s more apparent that there’s so many people who are just unteachable, or just flat out uninterested in learning their job. They’ll just disobey their trainer, ignore any instruction, don’t take suggestions or advice, and just can’t seem to be adept in any way. When you’re constantly having to repeat yourself on the most basic stuff, common sense stuff mind you, it really isn’t worth your energy to try and push further with that trainee. Guaranteed the truck would end up in a ditch or flipped over especially if they continuously speed and not slow down for lights or curves the way this trainee did. On top of it the attitude was the worst thing above all else. In closing, if they’re this bad in training, I don’t want to imagine them solo. But these companies nowadays just don’t care they’ll put anyone in a truck anymore and hand them the key.

[@HobbitHomes263]

I did that once when I was with Prime. he was sleeping when i pulled into I80 at Walcott in the middle of the night. I left him to sleep and went inside to grab a world famous pork chop dinner. when i went back hehad woke up, took a dump in my trash can and went back to sleep!

[@jeff1563]

In her brain, she’s thinking swift here I come

[@timtravels116]

@@jeff1563 Could be

[@RonaldJones-zm7te]

I learned the hard way about going around corners too fast. I had a trailer full of soda (Lots of 2 liter soda bottles), and sure enough, when i got to my destination, soda had exploded everywhere. The trailer was a mess and i had to clean it all up, and of course, the receiver rejected the load. Big rookie mistake.

[@timtravels116]

@@RonaldJones-zm7te At least you didn’t roll. Prime had a load of beer roll in downtown Louisville. Bud Light everywhere. Prime said beer loads from Anheuser-Busch weren’t paying enough, but I’m not sure they didn’t get fired.

[@youcanthide004]

Broo, unbelievable. You have the patience of a saint. I would’ve lost my FKN Mind😳🫣🙋🏻‍♂️🥴🤬🤣

[@PEOPLESCHOICE-g2d]

Funniest video on KZbin lots of patience was required for this one .

[@JohnBurns1988]

People wonder why there’s a lack of good trainers.

[@ShannonG9mm]

Tim as an educated Man with a background in Law, you must learn my friend that you can't put yourself and your Family at a loss by putting yourself in a compromising position with a Female that's not your Wife. The immature Female you had to kick off your Truck called the Police on you. You saw the Red Flags before she got onto your Truck. Tim my friend never ever put a Female on your Truck ever again. You dodged a legal Bullet with that lunatic Chick. I'm a United States Marine and Truck Owner now a former Police Detective, I've seen Women use illegal means to get a Man into legal troubles just by being a Drama Queen saying you did something to her when she doesn't get her way. Be cautious my friend. Train only Men stay away from modern Women. I think you know this already don't risk your freedom again. I see why Men refuse to train Women in anything these days. I never allow any Woman on my Truck no matter what. Tim you sound easy going and are good at what you do, be careful train only MEN!!! I hope you whipped down your Steering Wheel after she was using your Bunk Area and pissing in Fruit Cups for days Ha ha 🙂 I never would have that Chick on my Truck at all. I don't care what the Company was needing. The Red flags were there.

[@davidlaws1438]

Has a ex trainer myself, I can relate brother 😅 I ended up on a dirt road in Nevada at like 2 in the morning with on of my trainee ✌️

[@johnran6015]

My trainer told me I was a great student and my backing was the best they've seen, it really makes me wonder how incompetent you have to be to not be able to do this job.

[@terryperrott9913]

My first trainer was a O/O ( Owner Operator) , he was a complete azz, I'm pretty easy to get along with. We stopped to get fuel & I told him I had to use the restroom which I did, I also called to support person at my terminal, told him what was going on & I even him what he was doing with my log time, this was when paper logs were still being used. So he got us back to the terminal.He went to his house & I got my stuff off of his truck , left the key he gave to me to use in truck & locked it up. Later that day I got a company driver trainer, from there on it was smooth sailing.Infact we are friends. I've been driving for 16 yrs . In my eyes it takes a special person to do what we do. I run end dump & lowboy, lowboy I'm 14' wide 256K& change & about 110' long. I love it & wouldn't want to do anything else. I move our big excavators . Be safe & keep the shiny side up brother. Thank You for moving product.

[@kevincurtis3587]

Sir I listened and understood all you've said. But my problem with a lot of people and trainers too is just let people use the GPS for the most part. I personally don't like people telling me turn here or there because most of the times they tell you to turn is almost when your passing the turns. Just let them use their GPS. It's also far less talking for you too.

[@jamesscruggs4557]

Common sense ain't common

[@kellypatterson8506]

I like the drive on 287 between Fort Collins and Laramie I think it's beautiful.

[@timtravels116]

Yes it is.

[@kellypatterson8506]

@timtravels116 currently watching your ...prime tnt program.. video.

[@henrigreene3781]

The hardest people to train are the one’s who think they know everything. Hopefully, she’ll find something else to do before she kills somebody.

[@michaelpuckett3717]

All trainers attention: STOP TRAINING ANYONE! ....we need a shortage of drivers to get wages back up.....

[@sherylclements2846]

Am studying and getting ducks in row to get my Commercial Permit, then my CLD. Know I'm going to have to train, so am watching videos trying to learn as much as I can from a lot of different sources. You are an awesome trainer, the kind I want to train me. I watched the whole thing, and am sure you didn't mean it to be, but this was entertaining, I found myself anticipating what she would do next!! LOL ... yet serious as all get out too. First, it's YOUR truck, you respect your trainer's truck. It's a privilege to even be allowed to train with someone. She was a nightmare and almost thought you were going to say someone punked you by giving her to you to train! It was scary, and hilarious at times too. How did you put up with this??? The thing of it is, they better take her driving behaviors seriously, or they'll end up with a wrecked truck and possibly lost lives. Driving a semi is that serious. It's NOT a car. It's very intimidating and humbling even the thought of driving one of these, but it's something I really want to do. Just respect the truck. AND RESPECT THE TRAINER. God bless you sir!!

[@thomasplower367]

Welcome to the A-hole club. If you are like me; you won't loose any sleep over it. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos.

[@timtravels116]

Thanks. It’s a useful membership sometimes.

[@19Horsepower81]

I started trucking January 2023 went to a local company and they gave me a family member of the owners as a trainer no English speaking I was driving all the hours he drive few hours a day and when I wanted to sleep he was on TikTok speaking loud and laughing out loud while I was trying to sleep. Which I never was able to at some point because he kept going on the rumble strips on the side of the right lane I found out after 2 months in hell he was driving with no license and he had 2 DUIs and heard he is in jail recently

[@saritascott8173]

I'm leaving for training on the 3rd of October I drove in the military and I still approach it like I have more to learn and understand how dangerous it is hopefully I get a good trainer because I'm very inquisitive even if I know the answer some people give more explanation with more information

[@truckerrichierich3088]

Wow!! You made the right choice and getting rid of her! she was definitely dangerous!

[@Delta.Garage]

I love you getting mad at her even just explaining it XD, Great vid.

[@marsantos81]

You're trying to sleep with a trainee driving? You messed up too sir.

[@rogerg0834]

No way I would keep going after an attempted 25mph turn going 58mph. NO WAY.

[@goofycomputer1234]

Exactly no way..

[@fetish636]

TRAIN ME! 6 years A cdl, never used it after i got endorsements.. started in towing 6-7 years ago i left to go work for polaris in Osceola WI, till recently.. looking to possibly drive, no wife or kids.. i want to see the country befor i kick the bucket!!

[@timtravels116]

Use my Driver Code SHATEJ when you apply to Prime. Probably won’t be available to train until around mid-May because I have a student on my truck rn.

[@gopimom5]

You passed on a dangerous situation to someone else to deal with and a danger on the road. I had these crazy people work at my upscale restaurant and they dont last long. These days you have to be careful firing people because of calling the police and making false charges or damaging your property.

[@bloodietraks8225]

She wasn’t a good driver. My only thought is up bitching about her not coming out of sleeper is annoying. She shouldn’t have to come out of sleeper. No trainee souls one back there. You can see constantly that she was not safe driving. You let her drive. You’re just as in the wrong about her bad driving since you allowed that person behind the wheel

[@tiktokfavorite3070]

I was thinking the same

[@kristi6486]

She should come out of the sleeper to ask to stop to use the restroom and not leave cups of piss for him to clean up.

[@bloodietraks8225]

@@kristi6486 like I said. She should have been kicked off the truck FAR before ever having the chance to not come out of the bunk.

[@jennlife69]

Being that she’s a trainee I would’ve never lay down. I would’ve definitely made sure she got on the highway safe because again she’s a trainee and I hear these stories all the time that the trainers are always on their phone. They’re always not paying attention and the train is like either, not trying to bother them and figure out, what to do with to be honest and to be safe

[@ChrisS-oo6fl]

Allergic to Antihistamines? Ya it’s actually a legit thing. I woke up one day and develop crazy allergies overnight to everything including my own cologne and laundry detergent that I’ve worn for decades. It’s a result of an autoimmune issue. I’m actually allergic to antihistamines! It’s not technically an allergy in the traditional context. But it enhances the allergic reactions. Causes some kind of imbalance or something which I don’t fully understand (nor does the medical community) . But I always thought people with allergies where week and often weird until I discovered real hell for myself. That’s not excusing her behavior or disgusting living habits. Just stating a fact that traditional allergy medications can cause issues with some people. I think people often forget that training isn’t team driving. It’s a common narrative because it’s become an acceptable practice of convince and profit. Team driving only benefits the company and the trainer but NOT the trainee. It’s taking advantage of the rookie. The trainer should NEVER fully run out their hours incase of an incident where they need to take over. They should constantly be watching over the trainee in the dummy seat until the end of the tour when they’ve been adequately trained, performance has been reviewed and full trust in ability has been established. You can’t train while your sleeping or snapped up in the bunk. Trainee sleeps when the trainer sleeps. The trainee is awake when the trainer is woke. A fabricator doesn’t sleep while the trainee is welding up the product. A plumber doesn’t sleep in the van while an apprentice is under the crawl space. It’s no different. Unfortunately common sense or liquid intelligence isn’t a pre screening requirement of the cdl process. Companies need to a better job in the pre screening process instead of being so desperate. They also need to pay double or triple to train someone who’s on their second or third trainer if they insist on perpetually trying. They also need to let trainers talk to each other or read any reports. Those people that say kick someone after the mirror aren’t equipped to train. In this instance it proved to be a sign of things to come but that’s not always the case. People do make mistakes. This woman however wasn’t destined to wheel.

[@robd5558]

I give you a lot of credit for training, my fm has been asking me for years and I just laugh. I can’t imagine dealing with people like that lol.

[@barbt1667]

Just finished truck school and CDL exam and will be training soon. It is good to hear an instructor perspective (not that I would ever disrespect someone’s truck or advice that way) wow! I am curious as to the reason you don’t allow use of GPS navigation? I know that you told her the route to follow but I would be afraid that I would forget exactly which direction and roads I was supposed to take in an unfamiliar area and my trainer would be trying to rest.

[@timtravels116]

I do let my trainees use GPS if I’m not sitting beside them. In this case, the trainee tried to blame not being allowed to use GPS on her coming into a 25 mph off ramp at 58 mph. GPS doesn’t fix speeding. But as I’ve said before, why would you need GPS when I tell you in Omaha to stay on I-80 west until you get to Evanston? It’s a simple instruction. Many trainees and drivers in general are using their electronic devices improperly or illegally. I see it every day. I saw a crash on Wednesday that I guarantee was caused by distracted driving. Luckily only the truck driver(s) were injured when they put their truck in the ditch on its side. The accident was totally avoidable. Great weather, very long sight lines and unlimited visibility. No excuse.

[@styxx0500]

Another reason to train to not rely on GPS systems, what happens if a satellite goes down or some other issue arises and your GPS isn't working... It's good practice to familiarize yourself with using a Road Atlas so that you are SOLELY relying on technology... Just my 2 cents lol

[@cold0ero]

I think this is a case of "Who's driving the truck? The GPS or the driver?" I've seen the GPS suggest routes that make no sense and if the driver isn't paying attention could end up in a bad scenario. I've personally had my GPS tell me to go straight on I-69w and make a left at McPherson when there was a ramp before to get off and I passed it stupidly listening to the GPS because in that area the Interstate is also a US highway and I thought maybe there was a light. There was a light... Under the road I drove over. If I had just followed the signs, I would have made it to the Prime facility in Laredo without feeling like an idiot. To make matters worse, because that facility is so close to the border, I could have accidentally gone down a route for crossing the border. GPS is a tool that can give you a general idea of what you might want to do or to give general ETAs and such, but it is not a substitute for paying attention.

[@justinpasko3387]

Tim, I thought this story was hilarious. You have a tremendous amount of patience and maybe gae that woman too much benefit of doubt. As someone who grew up surrounded by drug addict/ alcoholics, I can't imagine someone with that kind of behavior without the use of mind altering substances. You seem like a cool dude to have as a mentor/ trainer. I think you said you're with Prime (correct me if i'm wrong). Do you recommend going with them for company sponsored training? I'm doing a lot of reading and video watching trying to make the best choice. Stay safe out there!

[@timtravels116]

Yeah, I’m at Prime. Prime’s program is good but Knight, Roehl and others have good programs too. I’m probably going to wait until after January 1 to train again. If you decide to come to Prime, can use my driver code SHATEJ then reach out to me at chieftransporters at gmail

[@justinpasko3387]

Sure thing brother!

[@chriscollins3470]

I wouldn’t stay on a truck with you for five minutes. That voice of yours would drive me off

[@timtravels116]

You act like I’d let you on my truck. But thanks for watching!

[@dreamerjohnson634]

Alot trainers act like there perfect or don't make mistakes

[@nohippietruckingandtransportat]

Your decision making was a lot slower than mine would have been.

[@Buckzgalore]

Damn 😮… I’m in the PSD Phase In Springfield right now. This was a crazy story. 💔

[@hose8239]

In my near 70 years, there are some out there, that are unteachable and un-coachable, please don't sugarcoat her grades, the roads are dangerous enough with without the likes of her "legitimized" behind the wheel.

[@anthonypaul1351]

This woman should never drive anything bigger than a car... if that!!! God help whoever comes across her on the road. Thanks for a great story.