Another Newbie Thread

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Shadowtrail, Mar 24, 2012.

  1. Shadowtrail

    Shadowtrail Bobtail Member

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    I live in Las Vegas, NV and I got two questions. Would it be better to go to a local trucking school to get a CDL or go join a big company if any hire out of Nevada anyways? I've been looking at three different schools here: Southwest Truck Driving School, American Institute of Technology, and AGS Consultants. Has anyone been to any or have other recommendations?
     
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  3. darlenepisces

    darlenepisces Bobtail Member

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    Hi,
    Good luck with your course. Sorry but I do not kn0ow any info on this
     
  4. Bikerdave

    Bikerdave Light Load Member

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    Check the school and make sure they are accredited. Also choose a school that has a minimum 160 hours. Some schools are only 120 hrs and not enough for certain companies. If you can afford to do so go with a private school as opposed to company sponsored training. Then you are free to choose your company and not locked in for a year or more
     
  5. Jackofalltrades1977

    Jackofalltrades1977 Light Load Member

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    So you responded to say you don't know? SMH

    Look at all your options, weigh cost vs benefit, job placement, whether the private schools are accredited and acceptable by carriers. I went through a school and feel good about what I learned. I learned how to do stuff from a varied assortment of background and wasn't subject to one company's way of doing things.
     
  6. walstib

    walstib Darkstar

    Going to an independent school gives you more options when it comes to choosing a company....
     
  7. Shadowtrail

    Shadowtrail Bobtail Member

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    The schools I'm looking at are accredited and licensed through the DMV to give their own tests. AGS Consultants is the only one that does one on one training and I did a quick search on the forums and found a little bit of info and I've seen people recommend them because of that. I'm trying to get an appointment set-up with AGS Consultants so I can see what they charge and their payment options. Southwest is like 5500 unless you pay cash up front it's 4000. AIT is just to #### expensive and drawn out. Their like 14000 for like 6 months or 4000 cash only 1 month. I have done some research and AGS Consultants looks like my best choice I just don't know their price yet.
     
  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I bet if you guys did some digging you may find a school at a reasonable price that offers a longer course.I think the longer the course trhe better,there is so much you need to know and can't possibly learn much in these 3 week to 5 week courses.Too many students and not enough drive and backing time.
     
  9. Shadowtrail

    Shadowtrail Bobtail Member

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    That's why I was thinking about going with AGS because they do one on one training. AIT offers long courses and even help you get hazmat but there so #### expensive.
     
  10. Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    After speaking to all of them I will be attending Southwest due to their cost and overall service. I am starting school in June but it appears this is the school to attend if you are in the Las Vegas area. Keep me posted on what you decided
     
  11. Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    Southwest is actually a bit cheaper than what you have documented above. Speak to them in person and when you are willing to commit that price is actually around 3,500
     
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