Career change

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Trucking in Tennessee, Aug 8, 2018.

  1. Trucking in Tennessee

    Trucking in Tennessee Road Train Member

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    I have a friend in Sacramento that has had enough of climbing cell towers. He's in his early 40s. @Chinatown gave him some leads, so he decided to get all the written stuff out of the way. He spent 4 hours at the DMV taking tests. In California you also have to retake your current license, so he had to do car and motorcycle too. He passed Class A, hazmat, doubles and triples all the same day. The lady said she had never seen anyone do that. So he's got his permit and looking for a school.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    He should contact these schools and ask about tuition costs and if the state has any programs that pay for tuition.
    160 hr. school are generally what companies want, but some will hire with less time. I wouldn't go below 120 hrs. though.
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    Commercial Drivers Learning Center
    1787 Tribute Rd Ste L, Sacramento, CA 95815
    Western Truck School
    4519 W Capitol Ave West, Sacramento, CA 95691
    National Truck Driving School
    4585 Pell Drive, Sacramento, CA 95838
    Disciples Truck Driving Academy
    4874 Wind Creek Dr., Sacramento, CA 95838
    Truck Driving Academy
    5711 Florin Perkins Rd., Sacramento, CA 95828
    San Jose Trucking School
    6801 McComber St., Sacramento, CA 95828
    TDA Educational Systems
    3100 Fite Street Suite 105, Sacramento, CA 95827
    Northern California Teamsters Apprentice Training
    14738 Cantova Wy., Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
    CHD Anthony Soto Employment Training Centers (ASET)
    1468 G Sky Harbor Dr., Marysville, CA 95901
     
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  4. WesternPlains

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    I actually saw a few that wanted 240 hours.
    Toughest I saw was trimac. They have a list they accept. Might see if one matches china’s List?
     
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    Click on any of the schools and there's a "Quick Application" and I'm guessing the app will go to all the schools. They'll contact him for a phone interview.
     
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