Hello everyone. I start central next week they have already pulled my background check because I didnt want to quit my job to go there if I didn't qualify. Can anyone tell me a little bit more about there school and how it works please.

Originally Posted by Furgison89

Hello everyone. I start central next week they have already pulled my background check because I didnt want to quit my job to go there if I didn't qualify. Can anyone tell me a little bit more about there school and how it works please.

2 week crash course on how to get the cdl license. Then 2 and a half days of orientation. Then out with a trainer to learn how to really do the job. Learn fast study hard. Pay attention to what the instructors say. Don't pack to heavy, as trainers don't have much room for everything you own. I have to cabinets the size of a back pack each that my students get to use. The rest stays on their bed with them. Trainers I know are very similar on space. If ya can, read thru the cdl manual before ya get there to help ya out. Other than that, good luck.

After recently finishing up with the schooling, I can tell you that you need to be prepared to study like no other for your permit test while out there. Central does cram a lot of info in a short amount of time, but I personally felt that the way they did, worked. After receiving your permit, you will be out in the training yard learning how to drive the truck...in low gear. Lol. The next week will be in the yard working on backing situations. At the end of the week, you will be taking the road test, make sure you don't hit anything and listen to the instructors you have. The following week, you will have 3 days of orientation. That Wednesday you should meet your trainer and get ready to head out on the road.

Realistically, school is (in my opinion) the easiest part of the process. Central is a really good company (to me), so don't e afraid to ask questions. Best of luck! And pay attention!

Awesome thank you guys I know how to drive and back up to docks as I grew up on trucks my whole life. I can't wait to start and get out on the road. Now how many weeks approximate are you out with a trainer? And how is the home time?

You are out with a trainer for a minimum of 4 weeks. On top of that 4 weeks, you are required to accumulate a total of 200 hours. Now let's say you reach your 200 hours at the end of the third week. DO NOT expect to just sit back until the end of your 4th week and do nothing.

Home time from what I've heard is schedule in about a month in advance. My last trainer needed to remind his DM at the start of the week that finished with his home time. The normal, from what I've heard, is out for 4 weeks, home for 4 days. But don't quote me on that, there are better people than me to ask on this forum.

That really isn't that bad I just needed to know I have a wife and a 3 year old and I would love to see the earlier than later so 4 weeks is better then 6 but if that's what it takes to provide for the then heck I'll do it

The more I read about central I feel like im making the right choice with going through their training program and working for them. Little nervous about training, but extremely excited all at the same time. How are the living conditions while in school? I will be going to SLC