Thought I'd throw a quick update in here. Still only great things to say about about the tech school/community college route. Passed my road test this week, we're blasting through miles and currently at 200/1000 miles we run. Should be done in a week or week and a half though, actually sooner than expected. Out of 8 starting students for cdl-a, we're down to 3 (some dropped to B, couple dropped out) so we get a ton of time behind the wheel (convoying in 2 trucks) and obviously, the instructor ratio is good.
Has a pre-hire from H.O. Wolding a while ago, since we're so close to grad, just did a phone interview and hired on yesterday. Orientation starts in a week or two, depending on when my miles wrap up. They were my first choice of companies that hire students, looking forward to getting on to the next phase and getting out on the road, and a paycheck.
So to wrap up, if possible, go the community college route. After doing it, less students, more road and range time, way cheaper. Some companies guys in my class talked to don't even hire out of places like Roadmaster. My newbie 2 cents.
Private trucking school vs. community college?
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by 12String, May 25, 2014.
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Ptec was great, a staff change but Laura Kingsland is still there, she's the head of the cdl program there. The coursework/tests are online, so you can work ahead to make your life easier and have it done by the time the road driving phase starts. Like any school, less talkmore listen, just pay attention and soak up what they teach you, and you'll be fine. Tell Laura Gene says hi, if you mention Wolding she'll know.
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