Company sponsored training? Whats wrong with being a slave?

well I taught myself in a week.........with that said, I don't truly know how to fill out a log book (I'm a local guy btw), and I'm sure I don't know the "tricks" or the proper way to read a map...... Other than that????? Hmmmmmmm I dunno

 

Learning about log books could probably really throw you for curve on your own. The Smith System, a driving technique based on common sense once you go through it. Those are 2 major ones a school should be teaching that you won't get on your own. Study away all you want. It will only make you stronger. Get a copy of "green bible" FMCSR, federal motor carriers safety regulations. I am sure there are others those are just 2 I can think of off the top of my head at the moment.

 

The bottom line is this, you have to figure what is best for YOU! On here, you will find many different opinions on any given subject. Do your own research, hear others opinions and experiences, then decide.

 

Go to a CDL school; don't take shortcuts. Most companies won't even give you an interview if you haven't completed a CDL school. Some can get away taking shortcuts, but they were either raised in a trucking family, on a ranch or farm or logging country. For the rest, go to a CDL school.

 

I actually went through smith systems when I worked for our local utility company....... I think it's GREAT training!

 

For the masses, I would have to say to go to a school......... If I wouldn't have had unlimited access to a truck at night: I wouldn't have been able to get my CDL in a week I don't think -because I don't believe my confidence would have been so high (I was trying to carry on a conversation with my driving instructor at DMV)...... I still believe a person should go and get their permit on their own.

 

I would reccomend some form of school over none. Learning ow to fill out a log book properly is EXTREMLY important. It really isn't that complicated, but it definitely can be confusing if you have never had to do it. Besides the training at a company sponsored school you get a free room and transportation to the school. Some offer meals as well. Another cost to consider when looking at everything you get. One thing I don't get is the slave argument. Shouldn't it be the goal of anyone at any job to atleast strive for a long term goal instead of putting a negative spin on it? Stay positive and life is much easier compared to someone who immediately jumps to the negatives and stays focused on them.

 

Over 80% of those paying for schools and going to starter companies are back on the porch deeper in debt within a year. How else do you explain turnover over 100%. These carriers don't increase their fleet size yet hire thousands of newbies a year. Most of today's newbies are hired to get behind the wheel of a truck yesterday's newbies abandoned.

 

Good paying companies with a good reputation don't hire newbies. You think $600 a week gross is good? Drivers working for good companies net that for working the same hours.