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How long did your trucking school last?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Tifford, Jul 23, 2010.

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  1. Jul 23, 2010 #1
    Tifford

    Tifford Bobtail Member

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    Here in SC at the local college it lasts 9 weeks.

    In the first two weeks we go over:
    -General Knowledge
    -Tankers
    -Doubles and triples
    -Haz Mat
    -Busses or Passengers
    -Air Brakes
    At the end of the first two weeks we are given a week off to go and get our Permit. That is where I am now. Then it is back to class and we start to drive the trucks. At the end of the course we take the road course at the DMV.

    So how long does/did your school last?
     
    Tifford, Jul 23, 2010
    Tifford, Jul 23, 2010
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  3. Jul 23, 2010 #2
    Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Mine was three weeks from start to finish.
     
    Lilbit, Jul 23, 2010
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  4. Jul 23, 2010 #3
    jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    My schooling has been for about 36 years so far, and I have lots more to learn.Take a class every day, and still trying to figure it out.
     
    jbatmick, Jul 23, 2010
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    Baack Thanks this.
  5. Jul 23, 2010 #4
    aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    I totally agree jbatmick , everydays a new day and a new learning experience in the school of hard knocks the only true school.



    :biggrin_2558:
     
    aussiejosh, Jul 23, 2010
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  7. Jul 23, 2010 #5
    The Challenger

    The Challenger Kinghunter

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    Three weeks start to finish and it went by fast. Now like aussie josh said, you never stop learning. Thats what so unique about the schooling and the drivers you meet when driving during your first year. Some want to share how you better yourself mold yourself into a good drivers; others do it for money and give no help.

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Jul 23, 2010
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  8. Sep 28, 2010 #6
    walstib

    walstib Darkstar

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    Like getting a pilot's license, it's really a license to learn!
     
    walstib, Sep 28, 2010
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  9. Sep 28, 2010 #7
    Bent Wrench

    Bent Wrench Medium Load Member

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    160 hours of classroom and behind the wheel instruction 50% - 50%
     
    Bent Wrench, Sep 28, 2010
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  10. Sep 29, 2010 #8
    groundpounder

    groundpounder Road Train Member

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    13 weeks about 16 years ago......times and training has changed not for the better IMO..
     
    groundpounder, Sep 29, 2010
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  11. Sep 29, 2010 #9
    05fcpbrute

    05fcpbrute Light Load Member

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    inorder to get a good idea on how to be a good safe driver,i would say not to go for anything under 6wks!! the short classes and weekend classes just dont teach you enough. just my 2cents
     
    05fcpbrute, Sep 29, 2010
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  12. Sep 29, 2010 #10
    walstib

    walstib Darkstar

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    My school is 160hrs with only 4 days in classroom, the rest in yard or truck!...I start Monday and can't wait!
     
    walstib, Sep 29, 2010
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