All-state career Essington/Lester *rant*

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Opi, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    Hey S2BT,...... am I reading those figures correctly?
    Are you claiming that only one in one hundred students who graduate are actually qualified to become Big truck truck drivers and that ninety-nine students out of one hundred students who graduate aren't employable and the school was aware that they weren't when they accepted them as students?


    I want to get my pilot's license.
    I've read all the books on my own and I think I can pass all the written tests.
    The only thing I haven't actually done, .... yet, ...... is fly in an airplane. But I figure, compared to studying the books, how hard can actually flying be?

    I have access to a small, one engine, private plane. I could borrow it to become familiar with what actual flight entails. I figure I'd have it figured out in an hour, maybe two, and be good to go for my flight test.
    Anyone want to go flying with me?
    How 'bout you David?
    See where I'm goin' with this? :biggrin_25525:

    Just curious, ....... what does All-State charge to obtain a Class B Commercial License?
    Will obtaining a CDL-B increase your income or open doors to a better paying gig?
    Do you have an actual plan on how you'll utilize a CDL-B?
    Are you under the impression that a Class B CDL is a stepping stone to a Class A CDL?

    I'm not convinced that that's good advice Opi.
    On what do you base your advice?
    Experience?
    If you're basing your advice on sour grapes you've experienced, and nothing more, you sir, are out of bounds. Providing inaccurate information has the potential to cause unnecessary grief.
    That ain't cool.
    :biggrin_25512:

    Whereas you might be qualified to opine about the school because you've attended classes and graduated there, I question your qualifications for offering any advice on the best way to obtain a Class B CDL.

    I like your idea of "dropping out" and gettin' a "#### job".
    Why waste your time being exposed to "the dumbest most boring thing" you "have ever experienced"? If you're bored now, chances are good it'll get even worse for you. If it's fun and excitement that you're seeking, I'm thinkin' that the Big truck truckin' industry will be a huge disappointment for you.
    Do yourself a favor and cut bait now and count your losses. You'll chance loosing more if you remain.
    That is, of course, just my opinion.
    Others might agree.
    Or not.
     
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  3. miz860

    miz860 Medium Load Member

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    well aftershock I stated that because the instructor did more talking aBOUT WHAT TRUCKS HE HAD AND LOT LIZARDS then teaching so that is why I made that comment but I have stayed in allstate just transfered to the 4 week course not only am I doing great but I think I am doing better than some of the students that have been there for 6 months.
     
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  4. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    Thank you for making that clear.
    I'm pleased to hear that you're doin' well at school.
    I wish you the best of success.
     
  5. miz860

    miz860 Medium Load Member

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    Thank you very much I have my road final tomorrow not worried about that at all.
     
  6. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    Well Miz860, --- today is yesterday's tomorrow.
    How did your road final go?
     
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    miz860 Medium Load Member

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    LOL I only got 99% on the road final lol. I take my cdl test with JR monday wish me luck.:biggrin_25525:
     
  8. miz860

    miz860 Medium Load Member

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    Already got my orientation for us xpress for nov. 29th
     
  9. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    Wish you luck?
    What does luck have to do with it?
    :smt102
    You don't need luck, --- :biggrin_25512:
    luck is for those lackin' in skills and aptitude, ---
    not for someone who scored a 99% on a road final.

    Con'grad'ulations.
    :smt038
    Well done.
    Will there be any :occasion5: ?

     
  10. miz860

    miz860 Medium Load Member

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    Yea after my road training with my company.
     
  11. adamup1983

    adamup1983 Bobtail Member

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    I had no problems with the school..Classroom / range staff instructors are fine..Its how bad you want it. And graduating from all state is a positive thing.
     
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