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Advanced Driver Training?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by mjfreespirit, Jan 23, 2015.

  1. Jan 23, 2015 #1
    mjfreespirit

    mjfreespirit Light Load Member

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    Does anyone know of a school that offers advanced truck driver training such as Skid Pad, blow-out recovery, and the like? I've heard vaguely that there are some places that put special skid-simulating wheels on the trailer and they teach you how to control it.

    Essentially, what I'm looking to find is a school or a facility (State or otherwise) that does this.

    Anyone know of a school, company or facility?

    I know there's one in Canada, but I can't go there...

     
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  3. Jan 23, 2015 #2
    Scoots

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    So I guess the question back would be where do you live and where are you willing to go?

    One that comes to mind is Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2015 #3
    mjfreespirit

    mjfreespirit Light Load Member

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    I live in NJ, but drive for an outfit that runs MN to NJ and all points southward. I can always be dispatched to attend advanced training
     
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  5. Jan 23, 2015 #4
    Powder Joints

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    Schnieder used to have a skid pad right at the bottom of Cajon. Between the 15 and the 215
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2015 #5
    TexasPhoenix

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    Many of the companies are going with simulators instead of the skid pad. Don't get the wiggle in the butt as you do on an actual skid pad. Less costly and don't need the special truck set up for the pads. Fox Valley in Appleton, WI and Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire, WI still have the skid pads. Both offer a full CDL course.
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2015 #6
    Iwant2driveallday

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    national tractor trailer school has a 18 wk course that is very detailed. teaches you everything you need to know and they make sure you are ready to hit the road.
     
    Iwant2driveallday, Jan 23, 2015
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