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MNHillyBilly · **^ Top** #1 03.03.2007

Sorry if this has been covered before. There are just to many posts to go through.

Does PTDI actually mean anything to this industry?

As a employer having to look at resumes from grads from various schools and programs does that mean anything?

Or is it more of, "Hey PTDI, thats great..........but do they know how to drive?"

slim66 · **^ Top** #2 03.03.2007

Some companies, and I think Crete is one, will not hire new drivers unless they are grads from PTDI schools.

apaulson · **^ Top** #3 03.03.2007

I live near a PTDI school, its called Western Pacific Truck School, is it a good school? it only 4 1/2 weeks long, does not sound long to me.

Moriarti · **^ Top** #4 03.03.2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by apaulson

I live near a PTDI school, its called Western Pacific Truck School, is it a good school? it only 4 1/2 weeks long, does not sound long to me.

Pretty much seems to be the standard for private, independent schools.

I think community college's are maybe 10 weeks.

and company-schools are generally 3 weeks.

well, that's the theme I'm seeing...

munrkr · **^ Top** #5 03.03.2007

I'm starting a PDTI school next month. I imagine (all i have to go on) it's a plus. But the question is whether or not it makes a appreciable difference, and what that difference might be. As already posted, some companies won't hire you without it, so the answer would be yes, if you want to work for that company. Another thing to consider of course, is how it relates to cost. If PTDI certification costs more, how much more is it than any other shcool you're considering that isn't certified?
The real point I'm trying to make here is PTDI is only one factor of many to consider, but a factor never the less. I may draw some fire for this, but I think that in an odd way, it's more important what you think about the PTDI, because you're the one with the decission to make. Good Luck!

NevadaJim · **^ Top** #6 04.17.2007

If you go to PTDI's website they list the schools with the certification. There aren't that many. Not to sling names, but one company that sponsors training is PTDI certified. However, they have a driver safety rating that hovers just above the deficient line. In my opinion, if the company that you want to work for doesn't require it than don't worry about it. Persoanlly, I think it's a paid for certification if a school wants to shell out the bucks. But that's just my opinion. If it really meant anything it would be a standard for schools to follow and not an optional item.

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