Does anyone have knowledge, good or bad, about Millis Training Institute?

I attended MTI in Cartersville, GA in 2003. The schooling is average. They give you just enough knowledge to get you started. MTI relys mostly on your trainer to "mold" you as a driver during your 4-6 weeks of on the road training. The cost is only $500. They will cover your motel costs. The remaining $1500 is held as credit until you complete 1 year of employment with Millis Transfer. The only problem... Their school is not an accredited driving school. If for any reason you decide to leave Millis before your obtain 1 years experience, you may have trouble finding employment or may have to attend driving school again.
As far as Millis Transfer; I enjoyed working for them ('03-'06). The only reason I left was to take care of my grandmother. When I am able to go back to driving, they will be the first I call.

 

Dannymack, I reccomend the Millis. In addition to KC'S comment I will say they were the best deal out there overall when I was checking out schools to go otr for a couple of years. The training was top notch. They had a lot of freight running through PA which might give you better hometime and miles combined. Like KC, If I ever choose to go otr again,they would be the first to call because they never lied about anything they promised, and everyone I spoke to was respectful. Thier shippers/recievers were very respectful towards drivers compared to others that talk to you like dirt. If you have not made a decision, and have the $500, it is a rewarding experience, and will not take you forever to pay for the training.

 

Danny mack, I've herd of millis's school and they seem to be on the up and up. You should beable to recieve some good training from them. After school you will be placed with an experienced driver to recieve the remainder of your training. Danny mack as a veteran driver of almost 30 yrs. nad a driver trainer of 15yrs. here are some suggestions I would offer you to help you with your final training. 1) Be paient with your trainer he or she my take there time with you based on what they feel your abilities are. 2) Dont get frustrated with yourself if you feel you make a mistake... IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN... just remeber to learn from them so it dosnt happen agian.. thats what makes a good driver!! 3) Ask questions.... when you see your trainer doing somthing you don't understand... then ask of him why he's doing what he is.... Danny mack I have a saying I tell my own trainees.... STUPID MAN DON'T ASK NO QUESTIONS AT ALL... SMART MAN ASKS STUPID QUESTIONS. 4) Take the time to read EVERYTHING the company gives you pertaining to doing your job. study your company driving manuel from cover to cover. 5) One of the most important things to have with you is a note book... make note of evert thing your trainer explains to you.. this will help you to understand the company you are going to work for.. and also if you have other questions to ask of your trainer this will help you remember them.
Dannymack I hope these suggestions will help you. I wish you the best of luck... Trucking is a rewarding career with alot of satisfaction... after all ... if it wasnt I would'nt have been doing it for nearly 30 yrs. God Bless jetgang

 

Have you checked out smith transportation?? Seems like they have a lot to offer also. Not to say that Millis doesn't just giving you 1 more option to look at!! Want to be informed before making your decision, not all school are alike, accredited school is really the better way to go!!! Choose wisely, schools aren't very long to begin with, can only cram so much into a few weeks, be sure classes are small one on one attention, get more info & question everything, get answers before you get out there on your own!!!!! There will be plenty more just waiting to be learned when you start driving on your own.... Best of Luck to You!!!!!!

 

Choice 'B' would be to fund yourself through a local community college or tech school and have the carriers pay you back. Millis is a 2 year commitment......if you have the financial wherewithal to do it on your own, that would be my recommendation. But, some folks can't scrape up the $1500 - $???? to put themselves through school, and I understand that. But if you can, you should.

 

This thread is 7 years old!! I'm not sure he'll respond. He probably won't considering that was his only post. Lots of info on Millis in their thread section under motor carrier info.