Common use of Trailer School Clause in Contracts

Trailer School. Drivers who are interested in qualifying as a tractor-trailer driv- er, shall notify the Employer. Such employees in seniority order, will be permitted to attend the Employer training program which may be established from time to time as the need occurs. The Employer training program shall consist of one (1) week of non-productive training which the drivers will attend on their own time. The second week of the training shall be considered productive training for which the drivers shall be paid the appli- cable rate of pay for all hours worked. The Employer agrees to furnish the necessary equipment and instructors. Upon comple- tion of this the employee shall be required to maintain the proper licence and work as needed in the classification. It is understood that the employee will maintain the proper licence for the length of the agreement. If an employee fails to maintain the required licence, he shall be allowed to work subject to the contractual provisions in Appendix In the event no drivers are interested in qualifying as a trailer driver, other employees may be considered provided they have the necessary qualifications. An employee who desires to be removed the qualified list will notify the Employer at least three (3) months prior to the expiration of this Agreement.