Alliance School of Trucking, Chatsworth, California

Has anyone heard about or studied at Alliance School of Trucking in Chatsworth, California? They offer 1 to 1 ration the guy said and i can go at my own pace. The other thing I liked is they took my GI Bill and if it was 70% they thats all they would take and not charge the difference. I want to know if anyone has gone there. I can not seem to find anything bad about them on the web but they are also not PTDI accredited. How do I know if they are legit or not? Any help would be great!

 

Ok so I found to more about Alliance today. I went down to check out the facilities and meet the staff. They are all prior service and veteran owned which struck a huge cord with me. I asked them a boatload of questions and they went of the 240 hour program with me. I was impressed. They are all one to one instruction and go at your pace. I am using my Post 9/11 GI Bill so as fast as I want to be done and once I pass each milestone I can progress. I am waiting for my approval from the VA to come back and am scheduled to start July 22. Wish me luck!

 

It is a 240 hour, 5 Phase Program.

PHASE 1 - Skill Sets
Straight Line Backing
Offset Backing (Left & Right)
Alley Docking using 4 cones basic
Alley Docking using terminals/left and right approach
Blindside & Driver side Parallel Parking
Serpentine Standard
Serpentine skills using proper driveway entry and exit
Measured Stops and measure turn skills course

PHASE 2 - Class Room
Pre-Trip (walk around)
In-cab inspection
Air Brakes
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Compliance
Maintenance of Daily Driver's Log
Proficiency in Trip Planning and Map Reading
Compliance with Accident Control and Reporting

PHASE 3 - Daily Physical Inspection Report
Proper Vehicle Inspection Procedure -Tractor/Trailer
Proper In-cab Inspection Procedure

PHASE 4 - DRIVE
Street Driving
Freeway Driving
Gear Shifting 1-5 and 6-10 up/down
Demonstrate compliance with all aspects of Safe Driving and Vehicle Control
Proficiency in operations of Class 8 equipment

PHASE 5 - Review
Pre Trip and In-cab review
Air Brakes Review
Skills Review

During the training they also send you for your physical if you haven't gotten it ($30 with their doctor). They schedule your DMV appointments and yes you use their truck. I was told by the instructors and other students that you are in the truck day 1. Also you cannot move on unless you master the previous skill, but there is no charge for extension. I am excited. Hope all this information helps

 

Ok so I am starting Monday (July22) with Alliance School of Trucking. What is great is that it is one on one so they schedule your days however you want. With a 240hr training program it might take awhile but it will be worth it. I setup my schedule to go late afternoon to closing (3-6 MWF). I am trying to earn on the side as well as get ready to take some police tests and interviews. I really want to be in law enforcement but it has been my dream to drive a big rig since Smokey and The Bandit!. I am hoping that i can get my permit in the next two weeks and then have all my endorsements done as soon as I take my driving test. I was told that if I fail an endorsement even if I pass my CDL driving portion they will not issue my license. Anyone know if that is true in California?

Well I am excited and looking forward to my new journey. Stay tuned.

 

Why is that? You know something I don't? Please let me know. I asked on the forums and did not hear anything. They are approved by the State of California for the WIA program. They are veteran friendly and VA approved. Please pass on any information you have.