Western Tech College El Paso, Tx

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  1. Dessert_chef

    Dessert_chef Bobtail Member

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    Greetings everybody, I currently have a good paying job but worried about the future security shall I say. I am considering doing night classes at Western Tech in El Paso. The course is 10 weeks long, 4 weeks class, 2 weeks range, and 4 weeks driving. If I'm able to get my permit before class starts, they would give me credit for the 4 weeks, and I would start at a later date than everyone else. The fee is $3k if you pay up front, and $4,800 if you have to make payments. The classes are M-F 18:00 - 22:00, which works with my schedule. I would like to know if anyone has attended this school or have any feedback about it. My plan is also to relocate to San Antonio, as I only work and stay in El Paso at this time. Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    How many hours is the school? 10 weeks?
    Get all the endorsements while in school. Endorsements are future money in the bank.
    San Antonio is a good location for trucking jobs.
     
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    Dessert_chef Bobtail Member

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    Approximately 200 hours, unless I get my permit before arriving. Then it would be about, 120 hours. Yes, it is 10 weeks or only 6 if I arrive with my permit.
     
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    Some companies want minimum 120 hours and some want 160 hours or anything in-between.
    There's a couple that want 200 hours.
     
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    Western Dairy Transport probably hire you from that school.
    Milk tankers.
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  8. TexasRiverRat

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    Why would they give you credit for four weeks if you show up with a CLP? I took a 210 hour class in Texas and was required to show up with a valid DOT physical and CLP in hand before the class started.

    Neither is hard to acquire. I believe the CLP cost me about $25 and the DOT physical was $100.
     
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    Locations – Hiland Dairy
    San Antonio, TX
    1475 Ackerman Road
    San Antonio, TX 78219
    I don't know what type trucks are used. That's a good question to ask if you're interested.
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