SCHNEIDER-----Thoughts?

It is just my opinion, and I do not know your instructors, but I got a funny look when I mentioned Schneider to my instructors. Nothing negative was said, but they sure did push me toward the companies that were represented by applications in the office.

Could these schools possibly get a kick back from companies that hire through them?

I don't know that to be the case, but it sure is food for thought. I wonder where my school's instructors got their Werner hats, TMC note pads, US Express pens, etc........hmmmmm. It makes ya wonder.

 

The school I went to, 4 years ago refused to discount or recommend any company, including those that had recruiters come in. They felt it was unethical to do that. On that note, I think I'd go with that number 5 school. So you went to 5 schools, but discounted SNI because they discontinued their school?
I hope I've missed something here.

At any rate, good luck in whatever you decide.

 

Thanks for the well wishes.

I did actually call 5 schools for pricing and carrier recommendations, what recruiters visited the schools and so on? I went with school number 5 that does not favor any company, the schools trainer has 18 years experience. She said every company has pros and cons. She stays pretty neutral and just gives info on what she knows. Pretty nice no pressure to go one way or another.

 

Great!!! Sounds like we think a bit alike. Looks like you saw through the BS from the other schools. IMO, getting your license on your own, if possible, is the best way to go. That way you're not indentured to anyone.

 

You're totally right about the schools, they'll even tell you that. The one I went to, would help me get placed even now, from what I remember, and I've been gone for almost 4 years. They were one above board outfit I've learned since I graduated from them.
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The school I chose is Sage Technical Services. They offer job placement now and in the future if I would decide to move and change companies. I did plenty of research and found them to be one of the top schools for training. No more than 5-6 in a class and your driving time is 1 student and 1 trainer. That's what appealed to me. NO sitting and watching someone else drive. Hope you all have a great day.

 

Good pointe, you could have hit the head on the nail, or is that nail on the head?

 

Does a provisional hire with them go on one's DAC ? Or does that happen after the drug / alcohol & physical testing ?