Getting On A Trainers Truck

What to bring on a trainer's truck? What not to bring? Let's find out the basics! Thanks for watching. Make sure to SHARE this around!
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[@JohnnyRebKy]

My first trainer was a grumpy old man who talked to me like a drill sergeant. Me being a young man fresh out of the Marine Corps it took all I had not to break his jaw. I held it in to keep the peace but I got off the first chance I got . I guess because I was 23 years old he thought he could talk to me like a kid. I'd been a Marine since 18 and already been to war ....twice. I made every effort to be nice and respectful. Then the second guy they give me is a older black guy and first thing he says is " I know your from the south but In this truck the the nigga is the boss ". I got right back out of the truck and left without saying a word. The 3rd guy I had was kinda like you and he was awesome! There are some shitty trainers out there with some serious issues. I've trained many guys myself now and I've never treated anyone like I was treated.

[@herbie70philip]

Respect is earned not expected. Not all trainers deserve respect.

[@cherylmillard2067]

Absolutely! I never bought into respecting age, I was polite and "respectful", but respect in the end was always earned.

[@KenHeron]

Hey Mark- Thank you for your military service, and thank you for being a truck driver. People don't appreciate you guys enough.

[@MarkStaite]

Ken .. Thank you for the kind words and for watching. Just sharing what I think will help others.

[@sethfornerette4015]

While that all sounds great, why do trainers always neglect to say that they signed up for this ? Almost every vid I see it's the trainer having little to no patience, very poor people skills and an air of superiority about them. Almost every vid on KZbin these trainers don't say hey, I know what it's like, or I understand. Instead it's what they expect of others. What about what the trainer expects? They have expectations as well. Now I'm NOT saying that's how you are, but it would help if those things were mentioned.

[@kfstreich4787]

Seth Fornerette and they are paid for it!

[@DrunkenGuitarGuy]

ya sure seems like there should b alot more training for the trainers, people skills mostly, my biggest fear about getting into this industry is the time being cooped up in a truck with a trainer, i mean even a good one is still not going to b a pleasant experience in my opinion, imagine someone u can't stand, someone who snores, or has bad gas all the time??

[@shodybrown]

Exactly

[@MarkStaite]

IMO... Most trainers should not BE trainers. Patience is the #1 trait needed. Trainer continuing education is also very important! The value I've retained from all of the interpersonal communications classes and working styles classes has paid dividends on managing the stress and conflicts within the truck cab learning environment. Too bad no companies pay attention to training the trainer.

[@kenkarish826]

I'm glad I didn't get a trainer with my job, I don't think I could afford to eat out every night, buy drinks when we stop. Wash every week on top of all the other stuff i need to buy.

[@shamansean7593]

I like how deeply you delve into the particulars of the how’s and why’s.

[@forzafan92]

As a soon to be new driver (in talks with a company right now, already got DOT physical done) my job is to listen and learn, and it also to entertain you a bit as well. afterall you spend most of the time alone on the road and having somebody there talking to you keeps you awake and attentive. i hated having to go on an hour uber trip with some business guy because they never talked to you, and thats just boring. by me asking questions it helps not only me, allowing me to learn how to properly do things, but it also helps you by having to remind yourself what needs to be done on every trip, before, during, and after. Also thank you for taking the time to let us all know what to bring with us.

[@Taligari]

Agree with most of what you said. Here's the rub. The trainer is not training out of the kindness of his/her heart. They are doing it for extra income. #2 Most trucking companies do NOT vet their trainers. Meaning, in order to be a trainer all they have to do is raise their hand. Recipe for disaster. A trucking company that doesn't profile the personalities and coaching ability of the trainer is just asking for the results you mentioned. Most trucking companies give no more than 1 week, and most times less "train the trainer" classes. Not everyone can train. No other industry trains a trainer for this short of time. To expect good results is ludicrous.

[@MarkStaite]

+evofd ... I'll have to disagree with your opening statement. I trained others to make sure new drivers were out there killing themselves or killing others in a truck. Training for money was not my main motivator. For me, being a trainer gave me the ability to call out rookies for rookie mistakes: Then offer to help train them the proper way. Now... As for most company training programs... YES!! They all can do a better job of recruiting, vetting, and training their cadre of instructors. This is an issue I hope to be working on at the national level asap.

[@DrunkenGuitarGuy]

Mark Staite "being a trainer gave me the ability to call out rookies for rookie mistakes" thats the right attitude is it?? and u can get this lofty position after 9 months is it??

[@ronmeier8850]

@@MarkStaite Honestly I think you do mean well but your awfully full of yourself and it shows. Seen the type many times as you have your shit preloaded for some poor bastard that does look, say, or do something that you don't like & you are ready to make sure they get Crucified for it. You have done most everything or at least 100 better than most in ur mind at least. You wear that hat & have completed one term at best 20 years ago probably almost getting chaptered out. You been chasing authority ur whole life now having a little power inside of a truck u think ur God's gift to the industry. Well guess what? Your not so put that in your pipe n smoke it wanna be a trainer so bad you probably can't sleep the nite B4 bahahahaha duche bag

[@eesmith69]

@@MarkStaite, we need more trainers/mentors like you on the road. Sadly, you are one of the rare few.

[@MarineDevilDogg]

@@DrunkenGuitarGuy I agree he seems to be more into training so he can power trip

[@CMWally]

Remember the shower shoes or clogs, truckstop showers are a good way to catch athlete's foot.

[@jamieooh]

you could be in Ohio if my memory serves me

[@Nookerdog777]

Typical greenhorn giving advice lol. I've never gotten anything from standing in a shower.

[@minarchisttrucker2775]

Pee on your feet you'll be fine lol

[@JD-qo7hm]

Spot the nasty fucker with mushrooms growing between his toes.

[@GrabinGears]

@@minarchisttrucker2775 💩 on your feet

[@boostedk24a2accord8]

I’m a new driver to the industry, I was recently hired by NTB Trucking Inc, and I start my first day (night) tomorrow at 15:30. Of all the videos I tried searching for “ how to get onto the top bunk in a tractor/semi” I found nothing, but came across your video and it was very informational. I thought about bringing my laptop and other things. I’m glad you pointed out all the must and must nots to bring on the first day. Thx.

[@jb3237]

another good thing about the back pack.... put your rain gear, gloves, and anything else you need for your shift, into it. that way you'll never have to go back into the sleeping area because "you forgot something." once off shift, it moves back to the foot of your rack with no problem.

[@donniejoseph4836]

Thanks for you're service sir. I will be working for Jim palmer but pull mostly prime trailers. I leave out with a trainer tomorrow. I got some experience which made the trainer at the yard happy but always eager to learn. Getting a good trainer so happy about that. Thanks for the great video.

[@jonathanmckinnon777]

Thank you for your insight! I also look for positive attitude towards trucking. I also will answer any questions that any student of mine has. You also taught me more positive approaches to becoming a successful trainer. Thank you sir.

[@eesmith69]

Sir, As the proud mother of a US Navy Mineman and M truck driving sons, THANK YOU! Thank you for #1 Your service to our country and #2 posting this video. God bless and please be safe out there. _____🚛🇺🇸🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲____

[@truckingwithgerald7532]

good video,I used to train and what you said is right along with what I used to tell my guys,I still am in contact with most of my former trainees and they still call me for advice

[@stylinstu]

Like your video. I listen to the video while I'm working at my current job. Keeps the mind awake during the non demanding job. Really like how well spoken the video was and the pace. Made a good video to listen too.

[@pcmaclin1]

Mark, I have been watching these "trucker videos" for a few years now, and seen a lot of drama come and go (NRSAd, Abe, etc). I think you are just one of a very select few who have kept their channel to the point, and always helpful to the new driver. I know I appreciate it, and am sure many others do as well. Keep up the good work,

[@MarkStaite]

+GraphicRain ... Thank you GR for the kind words. I"m glad you see that I'm keeping the channel focused on educational and information sharing for the most part. Reputations are built over time. I just hope I'm building a good one in the industry :-)

[@ecoresidential4339]

Thanks for the info! I am a 51 year old about to get into the industry. Thank you for your service to America in the Army also.

[@MarkStaite]

Age is just a number. I turned 50 this year and still going strong.

[@ke5kqc]

Thanks Mark for your time making these videos

[@rjsluman932]

Awesome information. Thank you SO much for taking the time to make this. I'm looking at starting with Swift next month and really appreciate your insight.

[@aaronhaley0919]

Thanks for the advice and help boss. I start working with Prime on the 23rd of September. I'm excited and ready didnt know what to bring. Your video help me out with knowing precisely what not to bring as well with what to bring. Hopefully we will run into each other in the future. Keep safe out there brother and keep on keeping on!

[@matthewglasser8310]

Good advice but you should really be nice and give your students one small cabinet for their clothes. That's not too much to ask it's exactly what my Prime trainer did for me 6 years ago.

[@bobpendergraft8422]

I always left room for my students as did my trainer. ..... it's a give an take world

[@kenkarish826]

What about food and drinks?

[@rmccarty33]

He didn’t say this is what he does, he just said be prepared for the worse.

[@tdwz1652]

I think his point is to not just come expecting a place to put your stuff.

[@matthewshultz4591]

Good info Chief, thanks for the heads up. Packing light will be easy for me after 12 years in the Infantry. Going to Crete next week. You've got a great channel here lots of info for me to pull from keep up the good work.

[@luisf7105]

Humility ALWAYS takes one extremely far! Thanks for the vid, Mark!

[@rosannashaun193]

you definitely convinced me to come to prime, in 2 weeks I will be applying to prime and putting your name down as a referral, Thank you for all that you do..

[@wolfgangresch1650]

Outstanding 🇺🇸, they are the trainer, we are the student-period-down the line, thankful, thankful 🙏🏼

[@liltrucker0206]

Just joined, Thanks for all the advise. I have been in trucking all my life, and wish that having tips like you gave would have been great for so many.. Have a safe trip..

[@James48535]

Hi Mr Staite Ive just found your video's tonight February 24th 2016,I used to be a truck driver in the UK and i did it for 18yrs and i hope in 4-6 weeks time i'll be back at it,ok trucking in the UK aint the same as trucking in america or canada and that is why i like to watch and learn and also if i ever had the chance or oppertunity to come do it over there then i'd know what i am doing,I'll be watching more of them even though there not much good to me as i like in England UK,but i like to watch some American drivers and I like learning all about the stuff you do and the stuff you teachIve watch people like Joseph Canell and James Ferguson and there information videos on how to chain up in winter and how to slide tandems and slide your fifth wheel to make your axle weights right,but now i've found you i'll start watching all your video's to

[@lamontrichie8310]

Great video!! EXTREMELY helpful, and informative.

[@johnnyjones132]

Your a great man, thanks so much for sharing. I definitely plan to come to Prime .

[@proverbstrucker31]

THANKS FOR ALL THE POSITIVE VIDEOS!!!!

[@a320nick]

Good advice, this is me on Tuesday at 2 am. Thank you for the advice. Hope you are having a great Easter.🇬🇧

[@markshirley9513]

From all the videos I seen so far about trainers, you are the exception to the trainers. I am smart enough to know that if I watch more videos I am sure I can find more good trainers!!! I won't hold it against you being from 3rd ID!!! my last unit before I retired was 25th ID!!!

[@JohnMichaelDesigns]

Great video Mike. I am starting CDL school Monday and am planning on signing on with a company in March. Not really sure right now which one but have a few ideas. I'm an 18 yr army vet myself and will definitely watch more of your videos as I get the opportunity. Great insight

[@vernoncox6476]

Mark thanks for another great video the information you give is very useful i will be in Springfield on the 15th hope i get a good trainer be safe out there

[@Overlord3420]

Mark, your videos are very helpful! I've been looking into becoming a truck driver for some time now, i recently turned 21 and decided to contact a prime recruiter. Hopefully all goes well and ill be driving for Prime in the next 6 months.

[@luckycharms7727]

Best vid an aspiring trucker could see thank ypu very much

[@patrick4979]

Mark, great stuff. It's a good reminder of the do's and don'ts. I brought a little bit more than I wanted to, but it's also Winter. Plus, my home would be in my truck. No actual home to go back too. Anyway, thanks for the information.

[@TheGuitlicker]

I love you man, you're a good dude I can tell. I'm coming in the game and I hope I get a trainer like you.

[@RenoScruggs]

Hi Mr Staite I love your videos very professional and great info. You're a class act sir.

[@heinz225]

Awesome now that's positive, informative news you can use.

[@RecordTrance]

01. - MAG Flashlight (Belt Use Size), Pocket Multi-Tool, Cell Phone Charger & Cable (2~3), Cig Socket Convert for charging cables, 1 emergency Windup Flashlight and 1 Windup portable emergency Radio. 02. - Flip Flops, Rubber Work Gloves 02. - Grip Pliers, Hammer, Small Clubby thick Stick (2-Foot Long) 03. - Rain Gear, Rain Coat, Rain Hat, Rain Boots. 04. - Snow Gloves 2 pairs, Snow Hat (4), Baseball Cap (2), Work Gloves (2), Scarf (2), Snow Boots and Shin High Snow Rubber Boots. 05. - Small First Aid Kit, Extra rechargeable batteries for devices that you bring, Dust filter Mask, Clear Safety Glasses. (You never know when you might need them) 06. - Jeans, Sweaters, Hooded Sweaters, Windbreaker, Medium Coat, Heavy Coat. 07. - Emergency Cash ($500) dollars to hold you for up to First Pay Day. (remember you have to eat for a week or so) stay away from fast food joints. Shop at Walmart if you can. 08. - Towels (2 or 3), Hand Sanitizer, Baby Wipes, Sun Glasses (2), extra pair of corrective lenses if you wear them, 09. DONT bring expensive jewelry, leave that at home. Basic watch and wedding ring is all you need. 10. - FEMALES, cut your nails (They will break, so you minus well cut them short) 11. - Sleeping Bag & Pillow with (2~4 pillowcases), 1 bedsheet and 1 Heavy Blanket. 12. - Reflective Construction Vest - Bright Orange Or Bright Lime with reflective strips. Stay away from anything that is Cotton. If you are wearing cotton its gonna be bad day for you, unless you are allergic to wool. Look for things with Wool.... Wool socks, Wool Blanket, Wool Sweaters, Wool shirts. - Cotton T-Shirt & underwear is ok, but know if they get wet, youre gonna be very uncomfortable. because cotton tends to soak up water a lot and really fast. - Also Wool dries up 10x faster than Cotton. (Fun Fact) Also Wool retains heat far better than cotton. (Fun Fact) Also Wool can withstand much more rigors than Cotton. (Fun fact) - Wool can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water, yet still retains 80% of its insulating property when wet (Fun Fact)

[@Arcamean]

+RecordTrance Gah, the idea of wool underpants has me itching already lol, Good list otherwise.

[@bobpendergraft8422]

After you get your own truck. ......

[@ravemaster7405]

You a big wool fan or what?

[@a320nick]

@RecordTrance:. Cool List👍

[@markryanplatypus]

"ooh look kitty" lmao

[@davidcason3054]

I'm going back into driving end of this year. been out for 3 years. I hope my trainer's as good a trainer as you seem to be.

[@garygibson8265]

Thank you sir for your service and also a big thank you as for what I need and don't need to bring with me I'm about to have my CDL and gonna be on the road hopefully soon again that you for your help

[@2fast65]

great video mark and thanks for serving be safe.

[@kuntryhd1313]

Thanks for your service. I am a 7yr army vet

[@iamthechad3021]

GREAT Video!! I start training soon and I was wondering how much crap to bring. THANKS!!

[@ALTMowing]

Rock of the Marne. Thank you for serving in the 3rd inf div.

[@brandonpeterson395]

Great video. This helps me out when I go with a trainer.

[@sammuel9385]

Awesome video boss. About to start school on Monday and this answered lots of questions I had.

[@Simberlynn]

1. I LOVED you before you said a word because of your hat AMERICA 🇺🇸! . 2. THANK YOU SO MUCH for YOUR SERVICE.. 3. YOUR intro music and introduction period ROCKS!. Last but not least... 4. Your eloquence and execution of information is TOP NOTCHED.

[@rjohnsoniii545]

Definitely thinking of Prime... enjoy watching ur videos..

[@cannabisnewsandeducationch5172]

Thanks for the information. Very helpful

[@brittinsimpson1107]

Hi Mark,this is the first that I watched of your,and I found it very helpful,Because I am about to go in to trucking for the very first time,and I am trying to get all the information much as possible,so be looking for more of your videos,I hope get a trainer like you and you are right,you should be mindful of somebody's else property,so thanks

[@gamecharger]

just became your 10.000 sub! love the vids!

[@PaleriderTV]

Good stuff, Mark!

[@eddieesparza1706]

Thank You Mark!!!! This answer most if Not All my Questions!!!! I leave tomorrow for Truck School!!!! (:

[@maxxw7327]

Thanks for the advice. I will be sure to ask my mentor a lot of questions.

[@truckingdivaotr4258]

Great Information! Thank you!

[@toast47624]

I run heavy equipment and sometimes drive trucks. I could never be a trainer. Trying to teach the finer points of running an excavator to guys who already know everything does my head in. Fact is I just don't bother any more, I just get on with my day and do my thing. People wonder why you get like this. My boy is now 11 and I do enjoy teaching him and he is doing well. I no longer employ anyone as I just don't need the hassle. Like you when you meet a young guy who is fired up it fires me up. I too enjoy helping those guys.

[@imrecsikany6349]

You crack me up.Thanks from a combat vet.

[@johnree3705]

Thank you for your service sir God bless you

[@ehsandaniz160]

Thank you for your advice I salute you.

[@thewayseeker]

Thank you Mark, it has been a while since you posted a video, hope all is well. Be safe out there.

[@yetispaghetti37]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@dale4857]

Great information. I would like to add, bring extra small duffle about half size of the larger one where you'll keep you work clothes boots. It would be used for your dirty clothes only. Reason, it's to prevent the truck from smelling like sweaty feet etc.. My opinion it's being respectful to the trainer's truck, and so you both won't have a headache from the smelly laundry for a month while training. I would bring one of those mesh laundry bags after, getting rewritten off by the trainer received your own truck. I'm not a trucker, just doing my homework absorbing good information out on the interwebs.

[@dylanburnett2459]

Im on week 3 with my trainer. He doesn’t go out of his way to help with my backing. I’m constantly reminding him hey I need to do more backs. we’re just racking up easy miles for his paycheck.

[@lomparti]

Hey man, how did the rest of your time with the trainer go? Im about to start driving with a trainer and not looking forward to it, lol. But its only temporary so I just want to get it over with asap.

[@FeedingNextGen]

This is why I'm tempted to skip otr altogether. Otr drivers learn highway skills. Local drivers learn maneuver skills.

[@lomparti]

@@FeedingNextGen Not really. otr drivers learn highway and maneuver skills, local drivers only learn how to drive in traffic. lol

[@FeedingNextGen]

@@lomparti You don't think that local drivers have more hook and drop time, backing time, etc simply for the fact that they do it more frequently?

[@christinefurlong33]

Dylan Burnett he’s not a good trainer then. He is just racking dollars

[@armandodorta1169]

Thank you very much for your advice 👍

[@jlanthripp]

I'm closing in on a year off the road after a decade and well over a million miles OTR, about half of it in my own truck. If I decide to get back on the road in June, I'll have to go back to a training company so someone with 6 months of experience can teach me how to drive. That's funny :-) I have to hand it to you though. I tried training newbies one time and discovered real quickly that I don't have the patience for it. Also, the company I was with at the time wanted trainers and students to run as a team after the first week, and I found I can't sleep in a moving truck being driven by a student. So my days as a trainer were very brief.

[@markdiezelful]

Thank you for the info!

[@yasirjaana]

Thanks a lot very helpful to me even though i am going to driving school ... What was so helpful to me at this video is be more friendly .. Hey mark I appriciate your videos keep it up... Waiting for more helpful videos to help new drivers and learners like me :)

[@TruckingExec]

Great vid Mark

[@typhoidmaryrockband7942]

Thanks Mark! Nice video and information

[@emmanueldassas]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@mrhappy6604]

You give awesome advice

[@ralphharris5040]

that was so helpfully helpful.. thanks

[@DavidBrown-qw6hm]

Great video and info

[@Caligrl1014]

Thanks for the info!

[@mistergeez6882]

Thank you for your video, it gave me a lot of information.

[@mikeoutten79]

thanks for the info. great video

[@andrewbennett6884]

Great video Mark. Most informative video I have seen so far. The question I have is when it comes to bringing food or snacks on the truck what do you recommend? I am a big guy and I plan on doing portions and mealprep while I am on the road. Do you have any suggestions when it comes to riding with a trainer?

[@robertfriedly6815]

love the video, lots of good things. thank you I just got my cdl. and I'm looking for a company now. good ideas with the open ended questions

[@markjsmith7]

Great information!

[@BoomstickAsh]

Great advice!

[@wolfgangresch1650]

Excellent brother

[@londog71]

I love it when they start saying "WELL THAT'S NOT HOW I LEARNED IN CDL SCHOOL" LMAO, Good video Mark as always, Thank you

[@chazmobizmo8598]

Great video and helpful. I am in school now.

[@epicnerdtime1837]

i agree when am with a trainer am trying to learn as much as i can

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

great video mark.

[@michaelhamilton313]

Thank you for this!

[@rorybentley61]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@syali3935]

I know you going through what u going through but don't stop now, I'm asking 4 everybody 4 u to come back. even tho I'm not on the truck yet I've been learning from you Mr State. Drop a knowledge one like this video Sir ..

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Planning on getting my CDL early in 2017, and really appreciate your videos Mark.

[@derekdavis1932]

2022 and im thinking about getting cdl..i noticed your comment from 2017..are you still enjoying it ?any advice?

[@What_If_We_Tried]

@@derekdavis1932 No, decided not to.

[@derekdavis1932]

@@What_If_We_Tried interesting you said that,because just today i decided not to also.

[@brianj.bertemati9476]

Excellent Video.

[@Derbymama360]

Omg wish I could have you as a trainer!!!! You're a hoot.

[@paulpfeil2115]

Thank you for the share. Especially on things to bring and not bring.

[@MarkStaite]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and also for commenting! Much appreciated.

[@JasonWilliams4959]

Awesome video! Start Swift on the 20th, rookie and nervous as hell! Thanks for the info

[@galaxyfps2192]

How is it going?

[@cptfruitbear9810]

Mark your awesome i loved this video, I just got my start date with Prime set for Feb 20th. I hope i get a trainer with the views as you.

[@MarkStaite]

Good Luck Patrick. Have fun. Thanks for watching.

[@tyronebradford7929]

Im a pretty flexible type dude able to blend with different personalities, so as long as they have a sheet or something asking what kind of person I am and trying to match me with someone who's personality kind of blends with mine I think I'll do fine. I understand that's his home so to speak, I have a buddy in texas who drives that has given me some heads up about riding with trainers. Im seriously considering Prime, sounds about the best fit for me. Thanks for the information, very very informative

[@MarkStaite]

Thanks for watching and good luck with the new career.

[@lunasphinx]

Respect...Another person that should be doing voice-over work, u know, that guy you hear in the movies theaters or commercials.