Good Schools in Utah.

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by harley4life, Jul 17, 2008.

  1. harley4life

    harley4life Light Load Member

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    I have been wanting to be a truck driver since I was a kid and have looked into it several times over the past 20 years. For one reason or another I have not gone past just looking. This time around I am serious about getting into, not just for the money, but just to fulfil my childhood dream. Don't get me wrong, I do want a decent paycheck, but mostly want to just travel a little and drive a big rig. I found this site by searching online and have been reading it for a week now. I am getting mixed feelings now about trucking with all the bad reports out there. It just seems that all the truckers here are just not happy, I know people need to vent and for every one that says something bad about trucking there are probably 10 that love it. I hope this true, but my main question is what is a good school to attend in Utah, and any advise as to what trucking company based out of Utah is a good one to start with. I don't want to get bent over on my first job. I did talk with Roadmasters and they advised against CR England and Swift for whatever reasons, and reading post I would stay away as well. Does anyone know the difference between Sage and Roadmasters? Which is better?
     
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  3. blessedwith3boys

    blessedwith3boys <strong>"Future Mustang Owner"</strong>

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    Where is Biker? He's gonna be going to school in Utah and he's leaving tomorrow! Maybe he can tell us if it's good or not.
     
  4. honor roll

    honor roll Road Train Member

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    Good Luck and Welcome to the forum As said Biker is leaving Friday for Salt Lake City for school ask him
     
  5. Biker

    Biker Medium Load Member

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    One of the things I've learned through the years is to take negative BS with a grain of salt. Attitude is 99.9 percent of any job. A school is going to recommend against any company as they want your money.

    I'm off tomorrow afternoon for Salt Lake City for a Monday start date on class. I'll be reporting back (hopefully regularly if I can snag some notebook time from a fellow student).
     
  6. michaelc

    michaelc Bobtail Member

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    i live here in utah also, ive been looking at schools and companies for training plus talking to alot of drivers at truck stops by my house, luckily i have alot of info right at my fingertips. there are some really good people in this forum that will guide you right. ill be starting here in a couple weeks.
     
  7. michaelc

    michaelc Bobtail Member

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    biker, are yo going to central????
     
  8. Biker

    Biker Medium Load Member

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    No.. CR England....
     
  9. harley4life

    harley4life Light Load Member

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    Just curious, Why so far away from where you are? I looked at CR England as well, but was suggested I look elsewhere. A former employee their, a recuiter says they push the lease program way to much and its not a good program. Just be careful.
     
  10. Biker

    Biker Medium Load Member

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    In today's economy, it doesn't make sense to lease anything..... ;) I've posted elsewhere on the site why I'm going to Salt Lake, but it has to do with my lack of a few important documents. Otherwise, I'd be headed to Dallas instead.

    I know I'm going into the lion's den, but I'm going in with my eyes open. I don't mind staying on the road weeks at a time, so I suspect I won't have much of an issue.
     
  11. harley4life

    harley4life Light Load Member

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    Well they seem to have nice trucks, I don't ever see one on the side of the road broken down. Good luck and do keep us updated. :biggrin_25514:
     
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