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[druss333]

I am new to trucking and have some questions about this. What does it take to get started? How do you go about getting into it? How much does it pay? Thanks in advance for the help.

[ruger2275]

I trained for 8 out of my 10 years of driving and the one thing I can tell you that you will need is PATIENCE and a good attitude. Aside from that the company you drive for should have the requirements on what they will consider you "trainer" material. Just because they say you only need six months experience in some cases doesn't mean you should jump on it. Your putting your life in someones hands as well as theirs in yours.

Personally I wouldn't do it unless you have a few years under your belt. At least two to three seasons on the snow and ice and alot of mountain driving experience under your belt. Anyone can teach someone how to drive on a flat strait and dry road. Just search internally to see if you feel you have the experience to train quality drivers not just get a bigger paycheck.

Sure the money is awesome, your being paid to sleep on occasion, but you need to know what "you" are doing first and above all have lots of patience. If you go in with the "I am the senior Drill Sargent of this truck" attitude you will always fail. You want your students to open up and relax and in a way look up to you. Not be their nightmare on 18 wheels.

Keep positive.

[druss333]

I trained for 8 out of my 10 years of driving and the one thing I can tell you that you will need is PATIENCE and a good attitude. Aside from that the company you drive for should have the requirements on what they will consider you "trainer" material. Just because they say you only need six months experience in some cases doesn't mean you should jump on it. Your putting your life in someones hands as well as theirs in yours.

Personally I wouldn't do it unless you have a few years under your belt. At least two to three seasons on the snow and ice and alot of mountain driving experience under your belt. Anyone can teach someone how to drive on a flat strait and dry road. Just search internally to see if you feel you have the experience to train quality drivers not just get a bigger paycheck.

Sure the money is awesome, your being paid to sleep on occasion, but you need to know what "you" are doing first and above all have lots of patience. If you go in with the "I am the senior Drill Sargent of this truck" attitude you will always fail. You want your students to open up and relax and in a way look up to you. Not be their nightmare on 18 wheels.

Keep positive.

Right on. Thanks for the insight bro.