Texas CDL School Recommendations or Comments

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by rlem, Apr 28, 2014.

  1. sanook

    sanook Bobtail Member

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    Also, regardless of where you go, you can download and print or pickup at the dmv the Texas CDL manual and do your tests and endorsements BEFORE you begin class, except for the HAZMAT which must be done after. You can get your TWIC card now as well. While you are at it, you can do the OSHA 10 online and the H2S online course and you stand a better chance of being hired by whoever you apply for if you are interested in tankers.
     
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  3. sanook

    sanook Bobtail Member

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    School complete and passed at the DMV here in San Antonio. All 5 of us from Sage passed. I am satisfied that I received what I paid for at Sage and would recommend them to anyone. All 5 of us also had as many pre-hire letters as applications as you wished to complete. We had students go to Pump Co., Loves/Gemini, Sanjel and 2 are still considering options.
    Thank you Noel, Monica, Wayne, Richard, Emily, and Victor (Roo) at Sage.
     
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  4. rlem

    rlem Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the update Sannok.
    I have been in contact with Monica and one of the other guys there. They seem to have answered any questions I could come up with now. And I am planning on heading there once I get back to the US in a few weeks now. At least as far as I am thinking right now anyways.

    It is nice to have some feedback from someone with recent experience now.
     
  5. Deelow77

    Deelow77 Bobtail Member

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    I called sage in San Antonio and the guy I spoke with told me they couldn't take my post 9/11 GI bill...I'm going with Roadmaster when I start terminal in April.
     
  6. texmade2

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    school in San Antonio called Reyna cost $1,500.00 and offers one on one. I came across them when I went to DMV .The school is across the street from the DMV ON
    1763 S. Gen McMullen Dr, San Antonio, TX . It is a small school .
     
  7. TexasBobcat

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    Sanook just curious how the course can be between 3-5 weeks would seem like there would be a set amount of time for driving. How many days did it take you? Also which company did you hire on with if you don't mind me asking? I'm retired from the army in 2012 (23 years) but will have to pay for it out my own pocket since I had transferred my GI Bill to my kids while I was still in and used it all.
     
  8. sanook

    sanook Bobtail Member

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    Sent a PM.......
     
  9. Smoke Brake

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    Hey anyone who went to SAGE in SA get a hotel, or weekly room in the area? Trying to get a handle on my total cost for the school there. Im in DFW, so I'd have to get a room. Otherwise I'll have to go to TDI Dallas, which looks like it might be a bit sketch.
     
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  10. TexasBobcat

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    They had a guy from Sanjel that was put up in a hotel...Sanjel paid for it but Sage was the one that set it up for the guy... Ask Monica..

    Rob
     
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  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Here's some trucking company schools in Texas:

    Raider Express in Ft. Worth - no money needed
    Millis Transfer in Burleson - $500.00
    Celadon - no money needed plus free room & 3 meals a day - school in either Laredo or El Paso; can't remember which.
    Mesilla Valley Transportation - East El Paso - 200 hr. school / m-v-t-i.com
     
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