You aren’t dumb ask as many questions as you need too….whether you forget something or not. Be safe out there you will be a great driver!

Im going for my CDL in a month so im soaking up these kind of videos and this trainer is absolutely amazing. The patience and his tone would make anyone feel comfortable and capable. I wish i could train with him. Good job to the student as well. Safe driving.

The best part is when the students actually listen and follow directions and want to learn i have seen some so cocky thinking they already know how to drive a truck not listening to the trainer at all

Mirrors are one of the most important things in truck driving. I was taught to check your mirrors at every intersection or 10 seconds whatever comes faster.

I really like this dudes vibe, super respectful and patient with his students

Very patient and explained things very well to the students. I start orientation on Monday and can't wait to gain some great knowledge from the trainer.

The student did fine and the instructor was patient and teaching. I do remember those days during my beginning trucking experience

This is great I use to work for prime for 2 years we were all that guy at some point love the patience you have man

This is what i've been searching for, need a whole bunch of these in a series or something just to play nonstop for learning because I can't just practice physically or got a Sim setup. May have a nice PC, but not the money to get the monitors and all that pedal stuff quite yet, which is why i'm getting into trucking

Man you and Junior Honduras are great trainers in this profession. Really appreciate your guidance to your student,is amazing. If all trainers does as you're doing,alot of guys won't find it difficult to get their CDL.

Observations. 1. Gloves ALWAYS when working outside of the truck. Hand injuries are VERY expensive and hurt. 2. ALWAYS make your FNG back into a space. When it's their truck they can use pull-through's. (unless you really have to pee) 3. NEVER take off your seat belt when you move a truck. 4. When you are backing a trailer, and you have your head out the window looking at the back of the trailer, if you want the trailer to go right, you turn your wheel to the right in 1/4 increments.

By far the best video I’ve seen it’s make me feel confident about driving simple just pay attention listen & keep faith be careful

😅Hey, I've got something for you. I was watching around the 20 minute mark when he was pulling into the pull thru to park... you're telling him go left, go right, wait to turn, turn now.. but you don't tell him why he's waiting to start the turn or why he goes left or right. And he's just blindly following what you tell him to do. How is he supposed to learn when he has no idea what he is doing these maneuvers for. Like waiting to turn so the trailer tracks more to the left to clear the other truck. But he does not know the reason you say wait to start the turn is to get the trailer in position. Go left, go right means nothing if he doesn't understand why he is doing it. You do the same thru the whole video. At 22:14 you start giving directions again and I'm looking at that poor guy sitting there looking so confused. Your telling him which way to go and turn but not why he's doing it. You say let's just put it over there and then your pointing and telling him how to turn. You see and know where you want the trailer.. but that poor guy is just looking in a general direction of "over there", but he has no clue what you're wanting him to do or what space you're wanting him to park that trailer.. he's just blindly turn the trailer "over there". Why not try explaining exactly what you wanting him to do... like saying we're going to take the trailer to the far left and park in the open space between those trailers. Or explain how when you turn the tractor farther left that it will pull the trailer over more to the left to position the trailer where you need it to go when your making the turn or starting your backing. You just saying turn left, turn right, turn farther... that does not help him learn how to maneuver the truck to make his turns or position the truck for backing because he has no idea where he's going he's just turn left until you tell him it's enough. I just see him so confused listening to your directions. If you look at him at 23:08 your giving him direction to get set up to back in with those trailers. Watch him.. he does not once look in his mirrors he's just spinning that steering wheel in whatever direction you say and he's watching you for approval or his turn direction and how much to turn. He has no situational awareness and no idea what that trailer is doing. He's just spinning the steering wheel where you tell him to.

You seam to be a very patient and experienced Trainer. Great job and Thank you for sharing

Thank you so much for these types of videos i start my CDL training in 4 months and one of the biggest things i was worried about is having to ride with a trainer because of my social anxiety but this helpede realize their just trying to help u on ur path

The first student you showed driving seemed to have a good grasp of what he was doing with a few small errors but seemed to fix them quickly. Very nice job sir! Greetings from Sweden

My instructor absolutely loved me when he trained me to drive, because I wouldn't stop asking questions. Not because I didn't know something. I drove the M900 series semi trucks in the Army, so I knew quite a bit about them, but I'd rather ask questions and make sure I'm doing something correctly and to the SOP the company has laid out, than to guess and mess something up. AQA=Ask questions always.

Been trucking for 2 years my self and the biggest advice I can give to any one that wants to get into this game. Always have patience nothing in this industry happens quickly. If you don’t have patience it will just make your day worst.

Wow! Great video. Literally like a virtual reality game hahahaha😂. Love it.

Hello I love what your doing with the tranies driver 😂 I just had a flash back seeing your videos form 18 years ago😂😂

dude mad respect to you man! im excited to get my CDL I currently drive a 2024 5500 cummins dump truck and haul a 20 ft lowboy with a mini ex or a skid steer and just backing it into the shop with having everyone parked on each side I've had to 90 it out some times and then pull forward a smidge or sometimes I get it all in one shot :D I'm sure the 53 ft trailers are practically the same but a bit harder since they're def longer

I'm going to the DMV this week for my CDL. I have to basically narrate eveything I see and do lol.. Have to call out all of the road signs, intersections, overpasses, bridges, potential hazards, and try to rattle off 7 different rail road precautions before reaching a rail road crossing. All while constantly checking my mirrors and speed lol. Praying that I pass. 😂

This is so wonderful when I was with my trainer when I was on driving he was very wonderful and so understanding I love wonderful trainers that explains everything and really helps make it where it is easy to understand I love this video you do wonderful explaining definitely do miss being on the road but love this video thank you for this

great trainer, definitely has a ton of patience. I havnt gotten my CDL yet but am in the process and look forward to meeting many people in this field.

You're doing a hell of a job

I learned all of this in CDL school. I noticed not all school teaches and train people the same. I'm glad I got a lot of hands on during the 160 hours of school.

You can tell the first kid driving has no idea of the size of rig as in weight, length he just drive down the road! You have a lot of patience my friend that was scary asf to watch!

I like it when you are giving training opportunities to young drivers ❤

Trying to decide if I wanna pursue trucking as a career and videos like these are so helpful. Thank you for making these!

I've the same kind of instructor when I did my LZV in Netherlands(same like LCV in Canada) driving license. Smooth and friendly and with a lot of patience. My deepest respect to you 🙏 Greetings from Ukraine!🇺🇦 Peace and Love to all of us!

i love his attitude so calm and he knows that everything is under control,

Great vid!!! Keep them coming

I can’t wait to be in this position! Specifically Prime Inc too! Love to see OG trainer cool calm and collective. I would hate to get a dickhead as a teacher. Love it 💯

Best dang teacher out there respect .whoop whoop! Family

its insane how much you can learn on videos instead of just reading books even tho i love to read but this video was very educational and very helpful

I like how he calm with him and not an a hole I hope I end up with a guy like that when I go get my cdl and all the training stuff god bless me guys

You’re a good trainer man, been driving for 20 years

i love palying ats learned alot in this vid

The best teacher so ever ❤.

I have been thinking about becoming a truck driver/ getting my cdl for over a year. To be honest I’m terrified and intimidated of it. It’s a lot of responsibility but I am looking forward to it. And studying up and watching countless videos!

Positive reinforcement makes all the difference keep it up Twizted

I've done my application for Prime Inc and spoke with a recruiter! Everything looks good, I just got to get my CLP. Once I've gotten that, I will be heading to Springfield, MO for my training and I CAN'T WAIT!! I can't wait to start my career as a trucker, enduring and overcoming all the challenges that come with it. It's going to be so worth it. I am excited to get my training from Prime In. I was referred by a previous Prime driver who had nothing but good things to say about the company. I am looking forward to everything this industry has to offer. I really hope I get trained by the guy in the video. He seems very cool, levelheaded and patient! I love looking at these videos to get a glips of how my training will be with Prime!

Definitely ask as many questions. No question is dumb when learning.

Such a helpful video for a newbie like me to see. Thanks bro…

You are patient instructor, awesome

I love this video my friend told me prime was a great company this was a great teacher to ride with

This is my first time watching one of your videos, and I’m about to be headed to Prime orientation. I hope I get a trainer as cool as you, and I hope we meet on the road somewhere so I can shake your hand and say thank you for what you do.

We need more mentors like this man!!

I respect your patience i hope if i do take this decision i get a trainer as cool as you.

I'm Studying for my CDL permit in NV. I appreciate the Video content on the road with the Trainee, Keep it coming sir! I very much appreciate your videos..

This is a good teacher ! Patient good stuff

Cool trainer ,three more weeks and will be done with my training school here in North Carolina ,I'm nervous .

Been thinking about going through the schooling in about a year or so got to let the speeding ticket get off by the record. And I'll be willing to wait to have you as a trainer. You're very calm and cool with your trainees I'll give you a gold star today. LOL

Your very patient with training

I start my first ever CDL job next week, I hope I get someone as patient and helpful as you to teach me

Thank you for this video!

I love the way teach. I wish you were in Ga lol

Good video twisted.

Couple observations. Never turn on your lights before hooking electrical. Blows fuses, particularly in Volvos. And the new driver isn’t watching his mirrors enough. No surprise is a good surprise. He needs to stay left more when making right turns. But hey, it’s Prime.

Yo what’s up twisted D ? i’m learning alot from your videos . matter of fact things i feel like my trainer should be teaching me . I was wondering if there are specific things that he should be mandatory teaching me ? because im almost at my 50,000 miles and i still don’t feel confident with the qualcomms menus or the prime inc app menus or the reefer menus . should i try switching trainers ? ive learned most things i know from Your channel and similar channels . sorry for the long post , just a lil worried before i’m out on my own . thank you

This is great to see as I’m thinking of getting into trucking. I just turned 50 and it’s time for a career change.

As always, great video.

Great video

Sweet video! Are there two trainees at a time assigned per truck nowadays for the OTR training?

Wow I leanred sometimes new just from watching about the doted lines being an exit

Great job out there

You are a very patient and awesome trainer

Great trainer❤

Great video Juggalo.

how long do new drivers ride with a trainer before going solo?

Check mirrors every 8 to 10 seconds 🎉🎉❤❤❤..I can't wait to start trucking school

Great job bud

You are a good trainer calm and friendly person

Great video.

Im a heavy equipment operator in Florida but have always wanted to be a trucker so at 45 im strongly considering a career change. Im pretty good at backing almost any trailer so im comfortable with that part and not intimidated by big equipment ive just gotta quit smoking pot I guess lol. My question is what do you mean when you say “5 to 7” ?

I Just have to ask: Does Prime use an accident that occured in Harrisburg, Pa in July of 2006 for training purposes? I will leave it with thatvor this will become more of a rant.

New subscriber from Jamaica 🇯🇲

i kind of wanna get into driving and get my cdl’s. i’m fine with everything the job entails but the actual driving a truck scares me lol. the manuel. i can drive stick in cars but im not graceful with it.

Man you are a great trainer wow!

In Germany we drive under the trailer and when we hear that the king pin is engaged, we put the forward gear in gear and drive once to see if it is locked correctly, only then do we go out and close the trailer. Greetings from Germany

damn i remember i was there with you a couple weeks ago 😂

Got my Clp today let’s goooo

im with werner, im just waiting on a trainer at the moment. as im watching this, im like yea im definitely ready to get otr

Whoop Whoop ninja! I just passed my CDL-A here in Colorado Springs and am just starting my career! You hiring bahahaha Good luck training rookies like me!

Can’t wait to get my cdl luckily for me I do yard goat at my work so already know how to park trailers

Same, I’m goin for my A’s in A month

I hope I have a trainer like this guy. Very pro

I'll tell anyone when you go out with a trainer and your driving keep this in your head every second, really every second, your in control of that track trailer your responsibility ECT so handle it like that be comfortable knowing you earned it's in your control and be eager to learn.

The kid did good lil praise goes a million miles

If you test like this in an automatic, would they put a restriction on your cdl that you can’t drive a standard transmission?

I wish to have a nice trainer like you i just got my CDL

Good training

Good trainer 👍🏾

17:56 I dont see a sign that says no right turn on red... did I miss something? at 20:00 why pull next to someone when you got hella empties?

Good morning. I have been a Registered Nurse for quite some time but have always wanted to do this. I have my CLP test in 2 weeks. I really appreciate you explaining about the skid plate, kingpin and making sure there is no gap. I have studied about it, but your explanation made it very clear. That sun/fog is blinding. I like your calm, patient demeanor. I am sure your Rookie appreciates that. **Great job Rookie** I am watching this 9 months later, so I am sure your Rookie is out on the open road by now. Thanks again. Sandee

Used to drive for Trans Am reminds me of my training days WHOOP WHOOP by the way!

D I just got my Cdl license but I don’t know what company to apply for, some people said don’t rush it. Any advice?

I can't say I wasn't there before, we all live and learn

😢omg this was super stressful with that backing up 😫 I pray I het to be good one day

Im so glad there’s automatic semis. Some goof told me there was only manuals