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Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Adelmo, Feb 11, 2020.

  1. Adelmo

    Adelmo Light Load Member

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    So, where I last left off with you...I pulled out of Roadmasters here in Tampa after experiencing some "shady" behaviors from the recruiter as well as being told I wasn't getting "hire letters" from Werner or Stevens. I had decided to hold back for a few months and revisit this decision in the summer. I had since was offered a promotion at work that now seems like it's been pulled back. So I responded by exploring alternative trucking school(s). Found on named 1st Class trucking here in Tampa who offers classes for $4K a $3,000 difference from Roadmasters so I'm back at it again.
    I would really like to apply on my own before committing to school rather than wait on them to "do it for me".
    I'll keep you posted and appreciate your feedback.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    How many hours? Website has 3 - 4 weeks long, so it's probably 160 hours, which is best.
    As soon as you get a start date; submit some applications.
    I think Navajo Express wants 140 hours.
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    If you could maybe research some companies and see what fits best for you then you could just go directly to a company and let them train you. Although you will be committed to them for a period of time which is something to think about.
     
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  5. Adelmo

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    The guy said Monday through Saturday 8-5 but then said i could make my own schedule, dunno what that means. How many hours in total will be one of my questions when i meet with them
    Researching companies is something ill definitely do but from what I learned its pretty much straight forward, you sign on, go to an orientation go out with a partner then pray you get a decent dispatcher who will keep you driving without the drama, come home after 6 weeks or so, sleep on a bednforn3 days and repeat. Unless im missing something, no?
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    Ask how many hours the school is.
    Ask which companies they place drivers with.
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    You can contact some companies and ask how many hours they want.
    Some are flexible a little.
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    I'll give you a few names and if you're interested, call and ask about length of school.
     
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  7. Chinatown

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  8. Chinatown

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  10. Adelmo

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    Chinatown you da mann brother!
     
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    I thought you’d be out there cruising the country, making $100k by now, dang...
     
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