Anyone hear of DTS in Sun Prairie Wisconsin

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1scooby, Dec 3, 2011.

  1. 1scooby

    1scooby Bobtail Member

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    Just wanted to hear if anyone had some feedback on this school. I"m starting for my CDL this new year. Read a couple threads here but not really any info there :sign2:
     
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  3. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    I went there back in 1999 and my hubby went through there in late 2007. You learn the basics, and that's about it. Not a bad place to go. I've heard of worse. Behave yourself around Red and Jerry!
     
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    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    I knew you were one of those "cougars"!:biggrin_2559:
     
  5. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Dang it, now you done let the cat out of the bag!:biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:
     
  6. Captain Blight

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    Hey, Scoob, I'm 90% I will be attending there starting January 3. Seems like it's not the best but far from the worst. Also seems like you don't get a lot of behind-the-wheel time and maybe even none loaded. Im going to call some carrier recruiters tomorrow and see what they have to say about hiring grads from there, will post more about what I find out.
     
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  7. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Swift and Werner have both hired out of there. I started with Swift out of there back in the late 90's and my hubby started with Werner out of there in '07.

    As long as you pay attention to what their teaching you and ask questions if you don't understand something, you'll get the basics.
     
  8. sprink99

    sprink99 Light Load Member

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    I went rhrough there feb 2011. Did the weekend course. It worked for my purpose. There are 5 companies they push now. Swift werner ho wolding pine hill. Can't remember the 5th. Red still emails me for updates. Probably because I got a localgig after 4 months with swift. Looks good to potential students. Had fun on the range a couple of times. They put the truck in spots and told us to backup. Jerry wasn't there though. Positive experience. Serves a purpose and major carrioers accept them.
     
  9. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Make sure that they are an accredited school. You also may want to check with your local DMV to see if they have any info about them. Another option would be to talk to a few company recruiters to see if they are familiar with them or if they do any hiring out of that particular school.
     
  10. Jumbo

    Jumbo Road Train Member

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    Do you mean Windy Hill?
     
  11. sprink99

    sprink99 Light Load Member

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    That sounds right. Never looked at them. I believe they push w e l also. Sorry if I confused anyone. Schneider I've been told shows upthere too.
     
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