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So many training programs, what do experienced drivers recommend???

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by itsmeEMC, Jul 31, 2020.

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  1. Jul 31, 2020 #11
    Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    I wish you luck and hope it works out for you. This forum is a great place to get good info and to learn. Some folks here can be discouraging... but many are not, and will provide you with good solid knowledge based on years of experience behind the wheel.

    My words of wisdom to any rookie... Take your time, pay attention, and respect the power you control when behind the wheel of a Rig. A single moment of carelessness or distraction can completely destroy the lives of yourself and others.
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2020 #12
    rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Alot of women trucking on down the road these days. But..........Once you get into Truckin its hard to get out! Gets in your blood!!!
     
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  4. Jul 31, 2020 #13
    Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    can you afford to go to community college to get you CDL?

    if so, EPES Transport hires recent grads. also offer southeast regional routes.

    Epes Transport System LLC

    these are their approved schools;
    Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg South Carolina
    Centura College Columbia South Carolina
    Darlington Technical College Florence South Carolina
    Greenville Technical College Greenville South Carolina
    Miller Motte Truck Driving School Charleston South Carolina
    Miller Motte Truck Driving School Conway South Carolina
    Sage Technical Services Lexington South Carolina
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2020 #14
    itsmeEMC

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    I actually know personally how in a split second your whole life can change. When I was in 5th grade a truck ran a red light and over the top of my Mom's van. It was very traumatic as a small child seeing your Mom trapped in a car just screaming. It took almost 2 hours to get the truck off of her and cut her out of the van and when she got to the hospital the Doctors took us to her room to say goodbye really quick before she was rushed to surgery because they thought she'd lost too much blood to survive. GOOD NEWS though, she did! Her leg is constructed with rods, screws, plates and pins but it's amazing that she not only lived through it but didn't lose her leg. The images of that day have popped up in my head and I just have to remember that day as a child because I don't want any family to go through that. I also have to make sure that I don't let that incident doesn't make me a "scared" driver. My Dad used to race and he always told me nothing good comes out of a driver making scared decisions behind a wheel, that you have to be certain of your decisions and if you second guess it then just stay where your at!!
    I'm sure that this will be in my mind the 1st day behind the wheel but I won't dwell on. If I thought that would honestly affect me as a driver then I would never get behind the wheel!

    Thank you though for being kind and supportive!!! I appreciate it!
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2020 #15
    itsmeEMC

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    No not really, especially since COVID.
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2020 #16
    Vic Firth

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    You might also consider Magnum www.magnumlog.com , if you have a good driving record a lot of companies will be interested in bringing you on.
     
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  9. Jul 31, 2020 #17
    HaglerFan

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    I start Millis on Monday, I've done a lot of research and think they're a great choice.
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2020 #18
    meechyaboy

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    Any updates on you two?
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2020 #19
    Atlaw4u

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    Good luck to you and I wish you the best. Check out Happiness by the Mile on youtube. She's a female trucker that posts what it's like to be out there on the road seeing this beautiful country.

     
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  12. Aug 13, 2020 #20
    Dockbumper

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