School Name
Teamsters Local 251 Drivers Training School
Course Name
Teamster 251 Driver Training
CDL Training Cost
$5,495
Course Length
8 weeks / 320 hrs
How Many Hours Do Students Spend In The Truck?
240 hours
How Many Hours Do Students Spend Driving? (Direct Control, Not Observing)
100 hours minimum (40 hours OTR)
In The Truck, Are Students Taught As A Group or One-on-One?
One-on-one
Instructor to Student Ratio During Driving (Number of Students In The Truck)
1 instructor to 1 student for Over The Road Driving
Is The Training Schedule Full-Time or Part-Time?
Full Time
Is This Training Offered By A Private Program, or Sponsored By A Trucking Company?
Private
Are Grants and Financial Aid Available At This School?
Contact Local 251 for information.
Job Placement Assistance Provided?
Yes
Successful Job Placement Rate & Related Info
They have their own employer relationships, under contract with their local.
What Percentage of Students Graduate This Program?
100%
Additional Information Provided By The School:
Local 251 states: “Our training is different than at other schools. We emphasize giving the students exposure to the trucks and pre-trip before starting their classroom education. We start with 2 weeks of hands on training: (Straight line backing, and observing senior students doing pre-trips every morning for 2 hours.) On the 3rd week of the program, the students do the first week of classroom. By that time, they have a frame of reference, since they’ve already observed pre-trip for two weeks. On the 6th week, they will earn endorsements on doubles, triples, tankers, and hazmat. The last week of program is the evaluation. If a student doesn’t pass the first time, there is no extra charge for extra training.” Students are initiated as teamsters upon enrollment.
Contact
401-434-0454 ext 232
teamsterslocal251.org/
