160DrivingAcademy

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by DaveOTR, May 23, 2019.

  1. DaveOTR

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    Hi all, I'm new here and looking into school/training options. What are your thoughts on this school? I see that they have programs in many locations around the States and it sounds good. Please advise.
    I'm also considering their sponsor program and signing up with a company for a year, I get that people advise against that. Is this program better with that or not necessary?
    A little about me, I am very flexible in terms of my timing and location and looking for OTR work that will take me around the country and that I will make good money with as well. I do not need to be home on weekends or what not as I am single and can figure things out wherever I may be. If you have any thoughts on where would be a top place for training and/or working, I'd be happy to hear.
    TIA
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Where is your location? Probably plenty of decent options.
    We can't advise you unless we know where you live; the hiring area you live in is important.
    160 is good and plenty of companies will hire from there that will give you the opportunity to see the country.
     
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    I currently am located in the Bronx
     
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    OK, I'll dig through my notes and find some OTR outfits that hire in NYC.
    Which 160 school do you plan to attend?
    Below are Leonard's Express and Calex Logistics. Both hire new cdl school graduates and both do regular west coast runs.
     
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  8. DaveOTR

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    Awesome, thanks!
    About the schooling, I'm still not sure, maybe Trenton, though if there was a good closer option that may be better for me.
     
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    Here's one I just recently found out about. You can contact them and ask questions.
    Hires new cdl school grads. $60K - $80K per year.
    Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Ltd.
    Reefer outfit hauling ducks to California and Florida.
    Dr. Joe raises a Peking duck strain that is greatly sought after by Asian chefs.
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    If you like those 3 companies I listed, call and ask if they hire from 160.
    Ask if they require any endorsements.
    Pretty sure they do though because it's 160 hr. school.
     
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