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brettb1984 · **^ Top** #1 03.01.2008

Advice on choosing a school or company training program.

I have looked at 2 schools here in Orlando, Mid Florida Tech and Roadmaster.

Mid Florida Tech seemed like the better program is 320 Hours and it only costs $2,000.00 but they do not have student loans.

Roadmaster’s program is only 160 hours for $6,500.00. The loans are 18% interest.

I have spoken with 2 recruiters. One was for Swift and the other for CRST.

I have been reading a lot on this form and I am nervous with all the horror stories. I am worried that with substantiated training I will make a mistake that will go on my DAC and hurt me in the future.

Could recommend any other options?

Thanks Brett

Truckerjo · **^ Top** #2 03.01.2008

Schnieder has a great training program..
As in everything you do it is up to you what you will get out of it.. Another words Schneider offers everything you need to become well trained long as "you take advantage of it". Whatever you decide to do far as choosing the place your going to train at. Don't be one of the people who are just there to be there, pay attention, ask questions, stay after, read the books while in the hotel room. Don't go out and hang around with the other guys going out to the club ext..

When I trained we had 5 people (class was like 50 people) who I did all my studying with.. We all wanted to get all we could from the training that Schnieder offered..

brettb1984 · **^ Top** #3 03.02.2008

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Originally Posted by Truckerjo

Schnieder has a great training program..
As in everything you do it is up to you what you will get out of it.. Another words Schneider offers everything you need to become well trained long as "you take advantage of it". Whatever you decide to do far as choosing the place your going to train at. Don't be one of the people who are just there to be there, pay attention, ask questions, stay after, read the books while in the hotel room. Don't go out and hang around with the other guys going out to the club ext..

When I trained we had 5 people (class was like 50 people) who I did all my studying with.. We all wanted to get all we could from the training that Schnieder offered..

I have looked at Schneider. I am concerned about there Pre-Work Screen.

“This Pre-Work Screen has been designed to reflect
the physical demands associated with work performed
at Schneider National.
Throughout the screening process your heart rate
will be monitored. As a safety measure and per our
testing procedure, your screen will be stopped if
your heart rate meets or exceeds 90% of your age
predicted maximum [(220 - age) X 0.9]. This is considered
a failed screen.”

10 reps –Squats, If I do 10 squats in a row I know my heart will be more than 90%.

Brett

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