Best Finishing School for New CDL Graduates ?

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  1. SilverBulletBand

    SilverBulletBand Light Load Member

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    What company(ies) have the best training programs and to work after for new CDL A Graduates ?

    Like a lot of folks, I went to a CDL mill school and obtained a CDL A. Now I need to really learn the ins/outs of driving a truck.... in the real world.

    Look for company that respects people and acts somewhat Professional. Does one exist ? LMAO !

    @Chinatown
     
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  3. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    No.

    Thank god.

    When you have that CDL A in your hands your first load assignment begins your journey into a life long enlightment and joy. Or end in gnashing of teeth and wailing over what could have been after you burned out in less than 90 days.
     
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    SilverBulletBand Light Load Member

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    LOL ! A man can still dream can't he ?
     
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  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do you have endorsements?
    I also went to cdl school in Murfreesboro; typical cdl mill but it got the job done and that's all I wanted.
     
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    I can see it now.

    A mockup of a truckstop counter in the old style.

    Drivers squished together trying to get directions, resolve pending divorces, settle screaming kids, get the food sorted, ask and wait for coffee.

    Sort of like charm school of the old days.
     
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    Freymiller trains right out of school.
     
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    Freymiller is a good choice right out of school and they reimburse cdl school tuition back to you. Coast to coast refrigerated trucking.
    Click here, then click on "Recent Graduates" > Drive Freymiller | Freymiller Truck Driving Opportunities ...
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    SRT - reimburses cdl school tuition. Click here> Southern Refrigerated Transport - SRT Trucking Jobs > coast to coast refrigerated trucking.
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    Ozark Motor Lines has a good reputation and runs mostly eastern half of USA + Texas.
    Click here > Ozark Motor Lines, Inc.
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    Navajo Express > Navajo Express: Heavy Haul Shipping Services and Truck ...
    Coast to coast refrigerated trucking.
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    Transport National - Winchester,TN hires new grads > Transport National
    Specialized flatbed company.
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    Fleetmaster Express - sometimes hires a new cdl grad. > Truck Driver Job | FleetMaster Express
    Give a call; maybe luck out. 100% no-touch freight.
    Fleetmaster is headquartered in Roanoke and has locations in Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Indiana, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Magnum Ltd. - is another one to consider.
    Click here > Magnum Companies
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    Didn't you graduate from cdl school back in January?
    What have you been doing since then?
     
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  10. SilverBulletBand

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    None just yet, but I will get them.

    United or TDI ? Both CDL mills for sure.
     
  11. SilverBulletBand

    SilverBulletBand Light Load Member

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    I did.... out of United.

    I got a job working as a Switcher/Yard Dog at the Nissan plant complex. Insane job. Worn out equipment.

    My switcher truck was a 2016 with 54,xxx miles on it. All within a 3 mile complex! Think about that for a moment ! Almost 18k miles per/year all within a 3 mile circle!

    Looking at other opportunities to advance my career. I never got quality road training after CDL school. As you know from those CDL mills, students get very little time behind the wheel.

    Pondering Smyrna Ready Mix and quite possibly Huff and Puff (local flatbed company). ??

    I really don't know....
     
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