Started school with Roadmaster

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by ArmyGuy, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. ArmyGuy

    ArmyGuy Heavy Load Member

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    Well i started school yesterday with roadmaster and im doin the weekend classes a total of 16 days for $5000 :biggrin_25511:.

    So far my first two days have been doin work on the computers, going over logs and pti inspections. For me having a military backround the pti inspection is extremely easy as most of the parts on the trucks are identical to the trucks i worked on and drove in the military so i have a head start on that. Everything seems pretty good as far as the instructors and how they run everything as i have not many complaints.
    So far my biggest problem is its to easy. I mean it takes about an hour to understand logs. The computer work is extremely easy but boy does it make me sleepy lol. At roadmaster they work with you on being late or if your a smoker you just go smoke no need to ask or anything. Ofcourse being late is not a problem i have but its nice to see there laid back somewhat. Next weekend we are suppose to do the physical and piss test and i already have my permit so i assume we will be getting in those trucks pretty quick. I have no experience at all driving a manual but they gave us some guides and mentally i have it down so its time for me to get out there and Learn. If any fellow newbies have any questions feel free to ask as i will answer any question you have to the best of my abilities.
    I am still nervous about what company i will end up with even though i have a clean driving record as well as clean criminal record. When i say clean i mean i have nothing on my record negative.(some newbies dont understand that)Roadmaster of course is 97% sure they can get me on with covenant,england,werner,stevens,swift :biggrin_25511: that being said is why im nervous i hope my research and calling these other companies pay off. New port richey/ Tampa area is not the best for alot of these better companies but maybe ill get lucky. Well i know im all over the place in this post but thx for reading and i will definately post next weekend how things are goin incase someone is interested.THX
     
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  3. JohnBoy

    JohnBoy Road Train Member

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    Great, you should really fit in with the general population out here. Try being on time, it might get you in the right frame of mind doing things the right way once licensed and employed. The smoking? It speaks for itself.
     
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    123456 Road Train Member

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    it takes about an hour to understand logs !!!!!!

    You will do GREAT !!!
     
  5. DocG

    DocG Light Load Member

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    Are you at the Roadmaster at the Tampa fairgrounds? A buddy of mine got his CDL there about 3 years ago, said it was taught by competent people.

    Good luck!!!
     
  6. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    Very good instructors there !!!
     
  7. ronin

    ronin Road Train Member

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    Did they pay you to post that, like they're paying folks over in the CRE threads? :biggrin_25519:
     
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    123456 Road Train Member

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  9. tomence

    tomence Bobtail Member

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    $5000 for 16 days?
    Here around Chicago you can get training and pass the driving and pti test for like $2500.
     
  10. JohnBoy

    JohnBoy Road Train Member

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    Believe me, we see them out on the interstates. I always said, you get what you pay for.
     
  11. tomence

    tomence Bobtail Member

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    I really don't get what you are saying.
     
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