CDL Schools

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bryan21384, Apr 11, 2018.

  1. Ohio_tractor

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    Okay thank you
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    You can do better, but it's a place to start.
    I assume you're in Ohio; want some more suggestions?
     
  4. Chinatown

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    Stevens Transport just hired a guy in that very situation. The pay isn't great, but the training is. Do 12 months there and he can go about anywhere. They also have tankers in the oil fields he can transfer to later if he wants.
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    I appreciate that. I actually suggested that to him. For whatever reason he's fixated on wanting to be an owner operator driving a straight truck. He wants to go to FedEx or Panther expedited. He doesn't understand that he has to go out with a trainer, he just wants to right to the money. This young man has a lot to learn about the industry or trucking. I told him that he probably needed to start over and give Stevens a call in the morning
     
  6. Chinatown

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    Panther won't hire him unless he completes cdl school. FedEx won't hire an 0/0 with no experience and no cdl school. Has he priced insurance for an 0/0 with no experience? Check www.OOIDA.com for insurance rates.
    He can try www.schneiderjobs.com and see whats available in their box truck fleet. Most aren't aware Schneider has a huge box truck fleet. Many they acquied when they bought Watkins-Shepard, but it's still growing.
    Here's a couple of Schneider box trucks, but they have many different sizes including cargo vans:
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  7. buddyd157

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    exactly, the rush and the lack of money, or credit to obtain a student loan.

    i don;t know what he's going to do, maybe go to a real school for say a 160 hour course, and be retested on a manual transmission?

    THEN he will get a certificate of completion.

    good luck to him, you really cannot do much more for him, unless you want to pay for his training at this point.
     
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  8. Ohio_tractor

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    Yes
     
  9. Chinatown

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    Contract Freighters - www.cfidrive.com - coast to coast dry van.
    Company-paid Tuition
    With a 12-month commitment to drive for CFI, qualified students can now receive fully paid tuition to attend driving school in Missouri. We’ll even cover your room and board for the duration of the four-week course.
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    Millis Transfer - dry van & runs eastern half of USA. School in Trenton,OH
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    Dutch Maid Logistics - refrigerated & training in Willard,OH
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    Wil-Trans - refrigerated & runs eastern half of USA. School in Springfield,MO
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    Jim Palmer Trucking - refrigerated & runs coast to coast. School in Missoula,Montana. The man that owns Wil-Trans also owns Jim Palmer Trucking.
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    Roehl Transport - choice of dry van/flatbed/refrigerated. National van fleet runs coast to coast.
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    Stevens Transport - refrigerated & runs 48 states.
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    Roehl Transport and Contract Freighters do hair follicle drug test.
    Stevens Transport does urine drug test.
    Not sure about the others on the list.
     
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  10. bryan21384

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    Wow I had no idea Schneider had box trucks. Actually, Schnieder was the first company he tried. They turned him down because of a car accident.
     
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    I sure cannot pay his school. I came here to get a little more info from some other guys who know their stuff just to relay to him. You guys have been incredible and it's much appreciated. The young buck is going to have to learn a tough lesson here.
     
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