A List of questions from a soon to be student for anyone who has the time

Pumpkin Oval Head · Jun 29, 2016

nextchapter said: ↑

Hello,

New to the site, but I've been reading a lot of posts on here and have found many of them very helpful as I am about to start a 5 month course with NETTS School in CT.

I have a bunch of questions. Would appreciate any insight on one or all of them. Leaving behind my current career as a retail manager for a new career in trucking finds me about 70% excited, and 30% nervous.

Thank you in advance for anyone who finds the time to answer a couple of the questions that follow.

1. I have looked into trucking jobs being offered. Most seem to offer "Home for the weekend" - I have my son on the weekends, so this is important to me. Is the "home weekend" thing just smoke they blow up your ___s? or is it a realistic possibility?

2. I plan on attending NETTS in CT (New England Tractor Trailer School) The schooling seems a bit more drawn out than other schools I have looked into. It is 5 months - Monday through Friday 7AM-NOON. And the cost is 10,000.00? I am wondering if a shorter and less expensive program would be just as beneficial. Any thoughts?

3. Are you paid each week? On a steady payday? I've heard a few horror stories about this.

4. I have read a lot of posts about people taking their trucks home for home time. That wouldn't be a possibility for me. Do the majority of companies just have a terminal where you leave the truck when not working?

5. For required 10 hour rest periods do you ever find that it is hard to find somewhere to hunker down?

6. Finding a job right after school. Easy or difficult? How long did it take to find employment?

7. One accident that is your fault, and you will never be hired gain. true?

8. How bad does the snow need to be before you make the call that it is not safe to push on? Is that even your call, or is it the decision of your employer?

9. Choose One ...... A: This job is somewhat rewarding and enjoyable. B: This job is mostly stressful.

10. What if you become seriously ill on your run.... terrible Flu and fevers or something? Do you just wait it out? What if it's too severe to just suck up and drive on?

Thanks for taking the time.
eric
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$10,000 is too much to pay for a cdl program....way too much. Do not pay over 5k. With a community college program, less than 5k. And you will get better training.

16 weeks is the longest you need to go to school. Gives you plenty of time to learn and practice backing and driving.

Pumpkin Oval Head · Jun 29, 2016

nextchapter said: ↑

Hello,

New to the site, but I've been reading a lot of posts on here and have found many of them very helpful as I am about to start a 5 month course with NETTS School in CT.

I have a bunch of questions. Would appreciate any insight on one or all of them. Leaving behind my current career as a retail manager for a new career in trucking finds me about 70% excited, and 30% nervous.

Thank you in advance for anyone who finds the time to answer a couple of the questions that follow.

1. I have looked into trucking jobs being offered. Most seem to offer "Home for the weekend" - I have my son on the weekends, so this is important to me. Is the "home weekend" thing just smoke they blow up your ___s? or is it a realistic possibility?

2. I plan on attending NETTS in CT (New England Tractor Trailer School) The schooling seems a bit more drawn out than other schools I have looked into. It is 5 months - Monday through Friday 7AM-NOON. And the cost is 10,000.00? I am wondering if a shorter and less expensive program would be just as beneficial. Any thoughts?

3. Are you paid each week? On a steady payday? I've heard a few horror stories about this.

4. I have read a lot of posts about people taking their trucks home for home time. That wouldn't be a possibility for me. Do the majority of companies just have a terminal where you leave the truck when not working?

5. For required 10 hour rest periods do you ever find that it is hard to find somewhere to hunker down?

6. Finding a job right after school. Easy or difficult? How long did it take to find employment?

7. One accident that is your fault, and you will never be hired gain. true?

8. How bad does the snow need to be before you make the call that it is not safe to push on? Is that even your call, or is it the decision of your employer?

9. Choose One ...... A: This job is somewhat rewarding and enjoyable. B: This job is mostly stressful.

10. What if you become seriously ill on your run.... terrible Flu and fevers or something? Do you just wait it out? What if it's too severe to just suck up and drive on?

Thanks for taking the time.
eric
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Depends on the company, but The weekend for otr drivers may start on Friday at midnight and end at Sunday at noon.....for a local driver not that way, you get sat and sun all day off.

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