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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dtj12231989, Jan 12, 2019.

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  1. Jan 29, 2019 #141
    dtj12231989

    dtj12231989 Medium Load Member

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    The trucking schools I was thinking about are endorsed by the North Carolina Truckers Association. One is actually sponsored by them and is at an NC community college.
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2019 #142
    dtj12231989

    dtj12231989 Medium Load Member

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    One lesson learned with this is, "Don't Feed the Monster That Can Eat You In One Bite."
     
    dtj12231989, Jan 29, 2019
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  4. Jan 29, 2019 #143
    Farmerbob1

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    I have no idea who those people are. Anyone could create a company name, and endorse trucking schools.

    The community college connection is promising, but no guarantee. Do not trust a school simply because it is endorsed by a company with a name that sounds legit.
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2019 #144
    Omega7777

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    not trying to be an ### ;) just becareful of what you say and do. it is the best to just not mention anything bad about yourself to anyone unless it is official and neccessary. this world is full of judgement, not too many people want to be friendly or anything good for you. good luck with evetything
     
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    Omega7777, Jan 30, 2019
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  7. Jan 30, 2019 #145
    dtj12231989

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    We are all an ### at one point in time or another. :D
     
    dtj12231989, Jan 30, 2019
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  8. Jan 31, 2019 #146
    dtj12231989

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    Howdy. I have an update. I have a job with Western Express upon completion of trucking school and acquiring my CDL. I have talked with the NCWorks center here in town and was informed that I may be eligible for one their programs to pay for the tuition. Even better, one of the schools on their approved list is literally 35 minutes up the road from my house. With that being said, what has anyone heard about Western Express? Just asking for others opinions. Also, could anyone tell me what an average good starting pay for a flatbed hauler straight outta training would be?
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2019 #147
    dtj12231989

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    BTW, Western Express has already said that they would provide a prehire letter if needed. One question though. What does a prehire letter do?
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2019 #148
    midgetripples

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    its a letter saying they will hire you if you get your cdl
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2019 #149
    Omega7777

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    never work for them before personally. let say the reviews are not good but they do give people a second chance so just get your experience and move on to the next better thing. be ready for issues and focus on the goal
     
    Omega7777, Jan 31, 2019
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  12. Jan 31, 2019 #150
    dtj12231989

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    That's my goal here for now. Get at least two years under my belt and save money to get a new Ram 3500. What happens after that is still up in the air.
     
    dtj12231989, Jan 31, 2019
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