company sponsored CDL training

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Leemoney, Mar 29, 2015.

  1. Leemoney

    Leemoney Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys I'm new to the forum, names Leon.

    I applied for the city driver training program for ABF freight that they had openings for here in new York, i have my class A permit with doubles/triples, tanker & hazmat endorsements

    Spoke to the supervisor on the 6th of this month via phone and said he was going to try and set up a interview the following week..

    How long does it usually take to get a call for a interview?


    Anywhere else you would recommend that has CDL training ?


    Just looking for some advice :)
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    ABF is an excellent choice. Usually takes a few months to get started though since it's union.

    If you want a quicker start then Earl Henderson Trucking is good. Three weeks classroom/local driving then hit the road with your trainer. Furnish hotel room & 3 meals a day plus transportation to their school.
     
  4. ChromeDome

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    ABF would be better than many of your other options. YRC I believe may have training also, they are LTL also.
     
  5. Leemoney

    Leemoney Bobtail Member

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    Thank you guys, so my best bet is to wait a little and then call him again?
     
  6. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Is Earl Henderson still doing their own thing? I spoke to a Prime driver a couple months ago pulling a Henderson trailer and he said Prime had acquired Earl Henderson.
     
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  7. G.Anthony

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    I would most certainly call them again. This shows you want the job for life. I ain't never heard of anyone leaving ABF, Yellow, NewPenn
     
  8. Chinatown

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    Earl Henderson has their own CDL school and refresher in Troy, IL. They pull some Prime trailers also. There's a connection between Prime/Henderson/O&S/Wil-Trans and maybe a couple of others.
     
  9. Chinatown

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    That's up to you, if you can afford to wait them out. If not, Henderson will have you in class Monday morning probably. They don't mess around and get right down to business. I'm not pushing the company, but I like their reputation of cutting out all the BS other companies put a new driver through and getting down to business.
     
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  10. pattyj

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    Its been over 3 weeks,I would call them.
     
  11. Leemoney

    Leemoney Bobtail Member

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    Is Henderson like abf or Conway that does pick up and delivery or is it just over OTR driving?
     
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