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Experiences at Central Refrigerated

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Atomic Punk, Sep 20, 2012.

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  1. Sep 20, 2012 #1
    Atomic Punk

    Atomic Punk Bobtail Member

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    I started the central training program on july 30th. was apparent very quickly it was a CDL mill, despite what they claim. two weeks of learning the test answers as fast as possible and a very quick run through of driving a large truck. was really pretty easy. got on my trainers truck. drove across the country for almost 6 weeks. learned a LOT. from what i saw of the other trainers i am very happy with the one i got. He knows his stuff, and seems to look at backing as a hobby. I have a long way to go, but compared to what i learned from him, i got very little in the school. just got a heavily used 2010 international prostar yesterday. heading out on my first load tomorrow. all in all a pretty good experience, and looking forward to my year with central.
     
    Atomic Punk, Sep 20, 2012
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  3. Sep 20, 2012 #2
    dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    good luck on your new career. stay safe
     
    dptrucker, Sep 20, 2012
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  4. Sep 21, 2012 #3
    mohawktrucker

    mohawktrucker Bobtail Member

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    im beginning my new journey at central on the 24th any tips?
     
    mohawktrucker, Sep 21, 2012
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  5. Sep 21, 2012 #4
    Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

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    Welcome to Central :)
     
    Lady K, Sep 21, 2012
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  7. Sep 21, 2012 #5
    Atomic Punk

    Atomic Punk Bobtail Member

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    read the paperwork they give you. study it well. and really read through the company manual when you get one.
     
    Atomic Punk, Sep 21, 2012
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    mohawktrucker Thanks this.
  8. Sep 29, 2012 #6
    blackonysty

    blackonysty Bobtail Member

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    Been Reading an aweful lot on Central--overall have good vibes about picking them over Swift and England. Overall feeling I get having seen the Positive and the Negative is everything pretty much depends on your attitude and communication skills... Negative posts seem to be from very negative people, positives seem to be from folks like me who just want to get a job done and take surprises on as "not the END of the world just annoying"....

    I have been putting off going on the Road for 3 yrs now, always finding SOMETHING to make me wait a bit...(finally got her out of my house) Going to take the plunge, and CRS on paper "and" from drivers seems more favorable than the other no-money down CDL trainers...

    In general- how dependable are the miles and thus how steady and consistant are the paychecks?...
    Read somewhere you can bring a dog with you after a $500 deposit. is this true or at least 'still' true?
    Im not hard to please- dont require a lot of maintenance to keep me getting up and getting going everyday- great with routine and very patient... Just would like some perspective from someone like myself whose already done this with this outfit...
    Not starstruck just wanting good work and security-
    thoughts?
     
    blackonysty, Sep 29, 2012
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  9. Sep 29, 2012 #7
    Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

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    unfortunately they have a no pet policy... :(

    You are right though...it's all in the attitude! Also IF you aren't getting the miles, and you have been minding your Ps and Qs, you can always try out a different DM... Sometimes you have to try a few on to get the right fit... Just like a good set of shoes ;)
     
    Lady K, Sep 29, 2012
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    blackonysty Thanks this.
  10. Sep 29, 2012 #8
    blackonysty

    blackonysty Bobtail Member

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    Good to know, thanks :)
     
    blackonysty, Sep 29, 2012
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  11. Oct 1, 2012 #9
    AzFlats

    AzFlats Bobtail Member

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    Hello yall.. well first i would like to say that "Im not the one who signed up for the spelling B contest" so bare with me..
    I guess really what i wanted to say is ,Im starting class on the 8th of Oct, and im actually i bit nervous lil scared Lol
    I look foward to Getting back out there ..Its gonna be a whole new experience from what ive done before. I'll pop up on here from time to time share my experiences, and maybe get to know some of yall.. untill then B Safe have a good one
     
    AzFlats, Oct 1, 2012
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  12. Oct 1, 2012 #10
    blukatnga

    blukatnga Light Load Member

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    ....finally got her out of my house....Love it !!
     
    blukatnga, Oct 1, 2012
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