The New FFE Driver Academey

**WTGal** · 08.04.2011

Originally Posted by WVUpride

hey guys it was this thread and the recurting videos from youtube that made my decsion to go with FFE. I was tore between Central Refer, Stevens and Prime. I Choose FFE for there program.

Like you I was considering Central Refer and initially posted that I had applied online with them 1st. However, today was when Omar finally got around to contacting me via telephone and I had already accepted the spot with FFE. That was one of the reasons was the timeliness of FFE of course for me staying in Texas for training was a major plus. I also appreciate the matter of not having to repay monthly my training costs. The other comparisons between the 2 companies seemed to be about even as far as my research; this was what I shared with Omar when he contacted me. I appreciated his efforts, but I had already made my decision.

**WVUpride** · 08.04.2011

WTGal,

I really didnt have a time issue with Central "Robin" called me within the first day of my application, and I really do see a big comparsion between the two.

FFE will start me out at .29 cpm and avg leaght of haul is 1500 with newer trucks. they also do not push the lease program on you like central does. Straight from jump street robin told me i would in the truck for 90 days then I would get a load through salt lake and become a lease driver after 90 days I would go back to slat lake and learn to become a trainer. I do not want that pushed on me that fast.

**biker dave** · 08.04.2011

would that lenght of haul be about the same if you only stay out every other weekend, i've got a home, cut grass, dam mail box, and to make sure no one throws a brick throw the window if ya now what i mean, NO i don't plan on staying out 3 weeks or 6 months at a time

**WVUpride** · 08.04.2011

biker dave,

From what melvin told me, then yes. I two have a home ive got to take care with a wife and two little boys 5,3. I plan on staying out 4 weeks then coming home to take the family on a nice mini vaction every other month. We alos plan to move a little south as well towards atlanta or flordia as well.

**WTGal** · 08.04.2011

Originally Posted by WVUpride

WTGal,

I really didnt have a time issue with Central "Robin" called me within the first day of my application, and I really do see a big comparsion between the two.

FFE will start me out at .29 cpm and avg leaght of haul is 1500 with newer trucks. they also do not push the lease program on you like central does. Straight from jump street robin told me i would in the truck for 90 days then I would get a load through salt lake and become a lease driver after 90 days I would go back to slat lake and learn to become a trainer. I do not want that pushed on me that fast.

Thank you for reinforcing that I made the right decision; filling in the blanks as I didn't spend that long on the phone with Omar to find out about being pushed on the lease which I don't want any part of this early in the game

As for time being an issue with me, I wasn't going to jump into something that I wasn't comfortable with, but after 6 months of unemployment and another 6 making $12 an hour. I was ready for something positive to happen and had decided that truck driving was it- deciding where to go was the decision and I am not much for procrastinating when I make up my mind

to many years of working in a very time is of the essence occupation.

**rednecktigger** · 08.05.2011

Hay wvupride FYI, there is a ltl area down in Atlanta and if it is not local it is probably regional(dont take my word though cause not 100%). Ask your recruiter. Hell you may be able to get into that easy if u move to Atlanta area and be home every night. BTW the ltl people make a mint. From what I have heard a g is not to uncommon of a thing for some ltl people(again it is what I have heard so not 100% ).

**WVUpride** · 08.05.2011

Rednecktigger, thanks man, thats some great infomation. I not going to move untill next yeat though. However my recuiter was talking about a decatied route from Pittsburgh area to Atlanta or going to OK city. thanks for the info.

**Tkjjcc89** · 08.05.2011

I just wanted to give a huge shout out to Rednecktigger and his trainer Rick. These guys come by the academy last night and gave us some answers to a lot of questions. Very helpful and informitive. Thanks for setting my EVO up Rick!!

It was nice meeting you all, and be expecting calls from us noobs.

Thanks again to both of you!!

TK

**THE PLAYMAKER** · 08.05.2011

To all the the guys and gals starting on the 15th. I will try to get by the academy to say Hello. Just remember FFE is not perfect they will make you mad and cuss their name sometimes. But like I said thousand times before just treat it as your business and get out here and take pride in what you do i.e don't be late on loads try to do 560 to 580 a day. They will see this hopefully and keep you running. Keep great records so they will be no issues with payroll. I am glad this thread was a help to a lot of future drivers. Take be safe. If you want to get on Greg Peace the director of the school good side tell him BOOMER SOONER, tell him I said it he will get a kick out of it.

**WVUpride** · 08.05.2011

Playmaker, Thanks for all the good advice on the thread, as for the records side of things Im a paramedic and you to the fact of "if its not worte down, then it didnt happen". I looking forword to the school, but still very nervous though at the same time because ive never driven a standard before, however trucking in my family blood line. I have two uncles out there right now working for R&L Carriers out of cloumbus.