Going to Stevens

Hello everyone,

I am going to Stevens and am very excited. I know that they (and all CDL-sponsored schools) get a bad rap a lot of the time, but I have done countless hours of research and believe this is my best option. I leave Friday from here in Tucson, AZ by Greyhound to Keenesburg, CO, starting school this upcoming Sunday/Monday the 1st and 2nd. Although I am very excited, I am a little bit nervous as well. I've read through some of the Stevens Aviary on here, but it is soo long. Was hoping for someone that went through the Careers Worldwide school in Keenesburg to give me a run down on what to expect day by day. If not, I'd really just enjoy getting to know a few drivers on here, and maybe run into them one day on the road. God Bless.

Matt Ripperdan

 

Thanks for the response F150Jim...How did you get your start in the industry? Who do you drive for now?

 

Hey HalpinUout,

It's a secondary school not run by Stevens but trains a lot of drivers going to Stevens...something about Texas being a closed borders state.

How did you get going in this industry? Who do you drive for now? Any advice for a new-guy like me?

Thanks,

Matt

 

I wish i had the money or credit score to go the other route...but in my current situation, I'm taking my best option.

 

I appreciate the advice. I'm sure I will be intimidated when I first back up.

Another question if you don't mind...when you quit with Prime, did they place any sort of holds on your record? Was it tough to find a job? Did you finish training or just get your CDL and leave?