Need to get my foot in the door

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ertn, Jul 12, 2015.

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  1. Jul 13, 2015 #31
    ertn

    ertn Bobtail Member

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    Moosetek, I know you mean well, but my school barely gave me road time. I only got 5 hours of road time. These schools are businesses, and they want to churn out students as quickly as possible.

    I don't know everything. I did my due diligence in research, but I don't know it all. I tried researching schools, asking about how much road time I would receive. I believed I would receive it. Unfortunately, recruiters lie.
     
    ertn, Jul 13, 2015
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  3. Jul 13, 2015 #32
    Lightside

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    Our truck school gave us at least a week and a half on the road.
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2015 #33
    Sneakerfix

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    What school was it? And with only 5 hours it's best to redo your training your not ready to look for work or drive yet
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2015 #34
    ertn

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    I do not have the money to redo training. I was able to pass the CDL test just on the high side of the points allowed. Now, I'm just looking for the company that will work with me and develop me with a trainer. I truly believe once I go out with a trainer and get the time and miles under my belt I will be fine.
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2015 #35
    Sneakerfix

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    I mean go back to that same school it should be free for a refresher on the shifting. Also try TWT they have a 8 week trainee program
     
    Sneakerfix, Jul 13, 2015
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  8. Jul 13, 2015 #36
    ladr

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    try Roehl. not the best but far from the worst.
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2015 #37
    Chinatown

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    It's not geared towards felons; it's geared toward anyone needing a 2nd chance.
    It's irrelavant now; Trimac Transportation hired him.
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2015 #38
    Chinatown

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    Try Leavitt's Freight Service.
    Freymiller
    Decker Truck Line
    Pride Transport
    Navajo Express
    Don Hummer Trucking
     
    Chinatown, Jul 13, 2015
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  11. Jul 13, 2015 #39
    Lightside

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    Thanks China..I will check out Pride and Navajo.
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2015 #40
    joseph1135

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    Oh BS. 10 cents a mile and you'd refer your own mother there to get whatever they're giving you to do it.
     
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