Truck Driving Schools

You'll drive for about ten to fifteen but total of about 120 to 160 hours of instruction. If your going local you will have to find a company that is willing to give you the behind the wheel time you will need. However if your thinking of heading to one of the big trainer companies all you will need is your CDL and certificate of completion from the school and then your off to train. With training companies you won't need any experience just a clean driving record. By training companies I mean those like USXpress or Werner to name a couple. There are plenty more companies out there.

 

your location would probably be helpful so someone might be able to answer if they know your area

 

Which of the 4 schools in Phoenix



are you planning to attend?

 

I used to be an instructor at a school in Tucson AZ. I won't say which one but there's a good chance you are going to the same one in Phoenix. The class consisted of two weeks in the classroom and two weeks on the road and range. You have to understand that these schools are there to get you the MINIMUM skills to pass the state CDL test. The majority of your road time will come with a trainer. Chances are the recruiters from companies like Werner, Covenant and Swift will come and talk to your class and try to get you to sign on with them. They will put you with a trainer for probably 7 weeks which is where you will learn the real trucking world. You shouldn't have a problem getting a job with one of these companies. It probably won't be a very good job but at least you will be able to get your foot in the door.

 

BTW, don't settle for just the companies that come to recruit. There are several companies especially in AZ that will hire students. I can't nor would I tell you if they are good or bad. that is where you have to do your research. Your first two years will be very hard but if you keep a clean driving record and try to stay positive you will come to a point when you can work some really good paying jobs if......you can handle all the company nonsense. Good luck.