One step further down the road. I'll be heading to Springfield in less then 2 hours. Just got my CDL here in Phoenix so I'll start as a C-seater.
Twenty-three years ago doing 71 in a 65 outside of Wilcox, AZ. My speedometer said I was going at best 67. Had my Speedo checked and verified...
I just completed the residence portion of the PTD course at AIT in Phoenix. Very thorough, definately not a driver mill. A bit pricier, but you...
Just checked and it states flat out: "Do not shift gears while crossing railroad tracks."
You aren't suppose to shift in a turn for: 1. Both hands on the wheel during turns. 2. Reduces the risk of missing a gear and getting stuck in the...
I've never met anyone from Michigan I didn't like. Good luck.
Pahleez? Maybe you are the one who needs to go back to school.
Three years is a long time. Three years ago I was a foreman for and AC construction company making $19.00 an hour with good bennies.. Things change.
I wasn't asking for info. I simply responded to somebody who was. As for the school, It probably doesn't matter if I spent only $1 on a school...
The one thing no school can give you is experience and without it few companies will hire you. Werner will give me that experience. Face it, if...
I just turned 48 myself and am undergoing the same career change. I'm paying $8500 to attend American Institute of Technology (AIT) here in...
I had an 8oz Flat Iron Steak at the Flying J here in Phoenix and it had to be one of the best steaks I've ever had. Sorry I probably won't be...
We spent over a week on logs and route planning. I'd have to say at least twenty hours filling out logs in logbook exercises.
Trucking Truth is a pretty good site with a lot of advice to offer newbies.
CYA. There are plenty of other companies out there looking for good drivers. Don't screw yourself.
I should be going to Werner in July. My advice is simply to keep and open mind. According to half the posts here there are NO good companies to...
American Institute of Technology in Phoenix has a very thorough school with both full and part time classes. The part time course is 200 hours of...
Okay, in a week I go out to the range to start playing with REAL trucks and learning how to back and manuver them. My biggest concern is I...
It looks good until you start wondering about the ambulance in the picture. Anyway... I think schools should tell students to watch cars and...
Werner. They seem to be the best choice.
