Current Fontana Roadmaster Student Deciding Between Carriers

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TrailerParkBubbles, May 26, 2013.

  1. TrailerParkBubbles

    TrailerParkBubbles Bobtail Member

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    For most students it's 5 days a week. They also have an 8 week weekend course Saturday and Sunday. Week 2 was fun. I got to drive for the first half of the day, and then it was backing practice for the second half. Straight line, offset, parallel, and the hardest one; alley docking. I've been enjoying the second week because I'm getting some wheel time, shifting good and getting the hang of skip shifting.

    So yeah, 5 days a week, Mon-Fri, or 8 weekends Sat-Sun, 160 total class hours. If you have any more questions let me know.
     
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  3. DSYLEXC

    DSYLEXC Bobtail Member

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    Any update on Fontana Roadmasters? How's it going?
     
  4. travelzone05

    travelzone05 Bobtail Member

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    too bad to hear you went to roadmaster..
    i did my research and went to Advance School of Driving(ASD) out of Fontana.
    Doung my 160hrs full time, mon-fri. Very pleased thus far and usung my post 911 with 100% benefit.
    The school will cover pretty much everything.. Hotel, permit, dot physical, and even hazmat endorsement.
    The class is little bigger but never more than 4 students when on the road training. 4 Weeks should be more than enough to pass the cdl exams. The instructors here are very goid at what they do.
    Thus far, the school have kept true to what they've said to me and kept their promise.
    I know for sure these companies have the military apprenticeship program: Con-way, Schneider, Werner, TMC, Swift, and Roehl.. Good luck man!!
    Oh yeah, expect at least 10-12 Weeks before seeing your first payment from VA, but you will be paid all back pay and then smooth monthly payments on the 1st of each month.
     
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