Schools, ulterior motives?

I don't know if KW is all that some make it out to be but then I don't like Peterbuilts That is just personal preferences but Schools now I can't say they get a kick back I would be lying but I know something is up ..Simple math and a few conversations here might have me really leaning towards CFI I do know that I talked to a CFI driver the other week and he was happy with the company and I do know that they keep their trucks in good shape..Good luck with you decision God Bless Nanny

 

The school I went to said that many companies would hire their students. The walls were plastered with Werner posters. The office desks were covered with Werner calenders and cups. The majority of graduates went to Werner. Funny thing a Werner recruiter never came to speak to the classes. Swift and TMC came and gave pretty good presentations, but Werner never sent anyone.

 

Kick back, probably but would not be worded that way.. Donation like a University maybe, or could be donation of equipment or something. CRST=TEAM, is this something you really want to do, there are other posts on teaming and the only positive I can see is a little more money. Now unless its a spouse or really good friend them maybe, but teaming to me sounds like YUK... Don't worry about who the school is pushing, simply tell them no thanks, do your own research, there are plenty of companies that take school grads that will never show up to the school.

 

School in Tampa FL was pushing Werner. Gee the recruiter for the school was also a recruiter for Werner. Big surprise. Another school in Riviera Beach FL was pushing Covenant. I believe they just push the companies that they know will hire you just to say they have "excellent job placement assistance" and "100% of our graduates get a job.". All marketing and PR.

 

Probably so, did not think about that part.

 

Newbies

Be very careful what you sign at orientation. I have heard of new drivers signing and agreeing without realizing it, that they will re-pay the trucking company for their travel, lodging, meals, and other orientation costs if they do not stay with the company for a certain amount of time.

But, that's not the worst part, sometimes these companies are legally able to charge you extremely high interest rates on the amount you owe them. It can turn into a very huge amount if you don't pay it for several years. Also, it will be a debt on your credit report.....forever, making if difficult if you want to buy a home, car, etc in the future.

 

Are you at least 6 feet tall?? If you are then the T-2000 is NOT going to be comfortable for you as there is NO room for us 6 footers behind the steering controls. Badly designed truck. I drove a T-2000 to California from North Carolina twice in a month and I'll NEVER climb into another one.
Freightliner (Freightshaker) Century Class is to me a preferred truck, not the Columbia though as like the T-2000, a BAD design.
Many of the features apparent on the Century Class are omitted on the Columbia including engine power.
Were I to team drive, I would only climb into a Freightshaker Century Class with a manual trans.
"Auto"shift is okay to some yet no good (to me) in icey conditions or really any other conditions as well.

I Hope the BEst of WELLness 2-u-n-urs-n ALL (ad)ventures!!

 

saw a school here in Hotlanta that was $4800 if you financed it or it was $2400 if you paid up front before the classes even started. i went by there to get a answer booklet for the hazmat test since i need to change my cdl to ga. didn't get it this time but i will and you all will be notified of my conquering the system once again. *evil laugh inserted here*