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Don't make my mistake....

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Nate_K, Dec 9, 2015.

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  1. Dec 12, 2015 #11
    farmboy73

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    I did notice on a some tanker company websites that they would "consider" inexperienced drivers if they attended an approved school. Those particular companies either listed the schools or they posted a link to check on a particular school.
     
    farmboy73, Dec 12, 2015
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  3. Dec 12, 2015 #12
    Nate_K

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    I have contacted well over a dozen companies and only 2 asked about what school I attended.

    CDL school from my experience teaches nothing regarding truck driving. They taught us how to pass a CDL test. Based on that I can see why some companies don't care so much about the school since they will train you anyways.
     
    Nate_K, Dec 12, 2015
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    farmboy73 Thanks this.
  4. Dec 12, 2015 #13
    farmboy73

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    If I had access to a truck, I think I would have been tempted to skipped school altogether for exactly that reason.
     
    farmboy73, Dec 12, 2015
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  5. Dec 12, 2015 #14
    Nate_K

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    Wisconsin has no requirement for a CDL. Pass the test and your good to go.

    I am glad I went to school though. Learning to drive a semi in southern California traffic I know will benefit me at some point.
     
    Nate_K, Dec 12, 2015
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  7. Dec 12, 2015 #15
    gary bourne

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    Hang in there Nate. You didn't get hurt that bad. Are you driving out of Ca? That will work out.
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2015 #16
    Nate_K

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    No Gary I am back in Wisconsin.

    Gonna start orientation for Roehl after Christmas.
     
    Nate_K, Dec 13, 2015
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  9. Dec 13, 2015 #17
    gary bourne

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    Ok. You will make it down to the Akron area sometimes.
     
    gary bourne, Dec 13, 2015
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  10. Dec 13, 2015 #18
    Saturday

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    I went to a 5 month school and still had to go out 6 weeks with a company trainer. They get federal money to train rookies, so I can see why some wouldn't care about which school you went to. They are going to pair you with a trainer for the money regardless.
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2015 #19
    Sneakerfix

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    School doesn't teach you how to do the work that's why you went with a trainer. School only teaches you to get your CDL
     
    Sneakerfix, Dec 13, 2015
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  12. Dec 13, 2015 #20
    gary bourne

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    When were you out driving with a company driver? Lately people were saying it's 10 days with a driver
     
    gary bourne, Dec 13, 2015
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