CDLC Sacramento, Ca.

I dont really kno anything about may except what I have read here. Im expecting to get hammered and somewhat slave drivin in my 1st year (or first few months) if I end up working for any of the otr companies. Based on my research of negative reviews may and Schneider are as good as its going to get for a new guy like myself, unless of course I am able to land one of these local gigs. I hear the local jobs really pick up around march thru june. If thats the case hopefully the pain and suffering wont go on for 2 long. = / lol

 

Thanks for the insight JH! Your right. Im resigned to the fact that its otr or bust. I have read some threads about my chances and what 2 expect if I get into a local company. Its my understanding that they may give you a job but most likely you start in the terminal doin labor, forklift, or drivin something other then a big rig. Its pretty decent pay, but like you said its a total waist of the Class A. I figure if I am givin a chance locally I will be VERY CLEAR about working in a big rig to keep my skills fresh, if thats not an option I will politely ask them to keep my name on file and call me when something opens up, in the mean time ill be gaining valuable otr experience.

 

Update - after graduation Robby gave me a couple packets of local companys he works with and I actually pulled off the unthinkable and unbelievable, I landed a coveted local flatbed position fresh out of school! What a blessing! The lady and family couldn't be happier! CDLC ABSOLUTELY ROCKS!!

 

As it turns out I failed the physical and lost the job because I disclosed a prior work related injury. Man I feel so stupid! Wont be making that mistake in the future!
Robby is so cool he has been working double time trying to help me land a different local gig. Even with his help I am not having a tremendous amount of luck. I am desperately trying to keep clear of the OTR puppy newbi trucker mills. The more I look the more I find myself being drawn to the oil industry, specifically Texas. Its the only place that is hiring inexperienced drivers for a livable wage.

 

Thanks for commenting JH!
May is dragging their feet waiting for some lame document from a previous employer, which is quite alright because I think its another sign that OTR is not what I need or want to do. Have Schneider on the back burner as well.
No way I would waist my time or money lying about my driving record when 50-70% of the companies in Texas will hire and train you fresh out of school with cdl and endorsements. I dont waist my time or theirs when applying or inquiring, I attach my printout anytime I send my resume. It has really paid off. I have been offered a pretty kik @## sounding job down there. If nothing comes up locally this coming wk I am headed down there next weekend.

 

I just wanted to give a update about cdlc and Robbie Wilson the owner. I've been driving strong now for about five years after graduating cdlc. I guess it's kind of bad that I've had as many jobs in that amount of time but hey you got to be bop around to find out what kind of trucking is going to suit you best. The main point of this message it's just too inform other people who might be looking at cdlc as a school and to show my thanks and appreciation to Robby Wilson and his program.

Straight out of school I had 3 job offers, two local paying terrible and one long haul, So I chose pack up and head on down to the oilfield for a quick way to pay off debt. I lasted about eight months out there and made a cool 50 Grand. I hear a lot of people talking about the oilfield burnout and boy let me tell you it is real. I kept in touch with Robbie the entire time I was in Texas, when I got fed up with it he told me don't worry about it, get your butt back up to California and we'll get you a job. True to his word I started a job within weeks of returning. As you might expect with little experience in the industry I worked there for about a year and again found myself calling Robbie for a change. Once again within weeks I had a cozy position working Bankers hours with weekends off. I ended up linkin up with someone in the construction industry and I've been trucking there for the past two and a half years. Working long hours kind of lost touch with mr. Wilson but ended up linking up with him on the River delta in Sacramento when he was out with his family and I was splashing around on my new jet skis (thanks to his program) ended up having an issue with some drunk guy at the dock and almost thought I was going to have to throw down tell Robbie came running up behind me yelling "hey Sean I got your back!" hahaha he's out with his family and noticed one of his students some years later and runs up on the boat dock ready to throw down and back me up. This is the kind of guy he is. They don't make them like him no more, Dying Breed. And honestly I believe this is how he has this industry totally dialed-in. He knows the best jobs, he knows what they expect, he knows what you're going to go through before he ever even gives you a number and a name to call. anyhow the drunk guy back down because he didn't want no two-on-one action on the boat dock LOL so we start talking about how come I haven't stopped by his office, how much money I'm getting paid and he proceeded to tell me that I'm not getting paid like I should and that I need to stop by his office so he can link me up with a company that will pay me better. Okay so I stop by it gives me a few numbers and BAM! Gentleman I spoke with practically hired me over the phone. Going in for a face-to-face interview tomorrow afternoon, 30 bucks an hour local construction industry Trucking. So was that I'll say, and I recognize it Probably sounds a little excessive, but I'm not lying when I say this guy totally changed my life.... And the people's lives around me based on the fact so that I can support my family I have the confidence that I'm accomplishing things in life. Bought my first house last year, first brand new car, two jet skis, making memories that will last a lifetime. And let me tell you I was one of the guys who was calling this place because my family was really pushing me to make a change after dead end job after dead end $10 an hour job not able to support myself or anything else. I wasn't too keen on the trucking industry as I was a dedicated 420 smoker. Basically Robbie gave me some advice that changed my life and told me look man you can smoke yourself out and you can talk yourself out of a $20 an hour job and I can't do anything about that but you want to make something of yourself and change your life come into my office and we'll talk. No kidding, change my life and I have no doubt he will do the same for you. Thanks for reading. Truck on!