Skill pad hours for a truck school

My school each student..
Each student had 2 hrs a day driving... 2 days 1 week and 3 days the next... 1 hr everyday on the backing range... rest was class room

School was 8 hrs a day, 5 days a week, for three months
Cost $1,500 in 2004

 

School is intended to get you just enough experience to pass the test.
As for what you paid, I think you got hosed without a reach around courtesy rub.
Get through it. Pass the test. Then find a company that actually trains you. Mega carriers should be avoided if possible. You’re just a number in their grinder.
Look at tanker dry bulk.
The companies that hire grads generally train them decent, some better than others.
Maybe @Chinatown can point you to options near you

 

If you pass, it's good. Your first company will get you on track.
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How many hours is the school?
Will you have endorsements?
Where is your location & state & nearest city/town?

 

*Puts lawyer hat on.
"Behind the wheel" Can mean sitting on one of the theater seats in the sleeper that are there for the 3 students waiting for their next turn in the driver's seat.

 

I sure there is some fudging going on but the ELDT Regs define “behind the wheel” for both skills and on the road to be “when an entry-level driver has actual control of the power unit.”

 

Hah. Good to hear there is some quality control.