Questions to ask "during training" as a new driver

[SevenOfNine]

Wage during training?
Typically low - often a set salary

How long is the training period?
Typical could be anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks. Some are longer, some shorter and some will base it on how you're doing and the reports they are getting back from your trainer.

Will I be ready to go solo after training?

How long is my Probationary Period?
Most companies have a Probationary Period - even for their experienced drivers.


Is your company mostly solo drivers or team drivers?


Do I have a choice as to solo or team?


How much experience are your trainers required to have?


If you're a smoker, you may want to ask:
Can I have a trainer that smokes?

If you're a female, you may want to ask:
Do you have female trainers?

[TheBreeze]

No question is a dumb question when you are in training. If your trainer has a problem with you asking questions...Find another trainer.

[thebeerboy]

or company

[silvernickel]

our trainees get 10 hours pay per day. need 240 hours per class to pass. 5 weeks,also 1 week class room time .6 weeks total.

[sweetdanielle]

SilverNickle who do you work for? I am trying to get the most training possible so when let loose i am not pulling my hair out sucking my thumb in a corner wishing i was back in a office again.

[silvernickel]

i work for Old Dominion.