Help! Advice Needed On Southwest Truck Driver Training in Las Vegas

I interviewed with Southwest and AIT there in NLV. I went with AGS Consultants in Henderson. They do the on-road portion one-on-one. I am pretty sure that both AIT and SW cram 3 or 4 students in the cab with the instructor for the road portions.

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They are really small, only 2 guys, really. Sarge is ex-army-special forces, and his partner, Von, is ex-air-force. So you do get trained in a 'military manner'. They are also approved by the Nev DMV, so they give you your skills, pre-trip inspection, and driving tests. SW remarked to me that AGS was a 'CDL Mill' but my experience was nothing like that.

I would say to check them out unless you really like group learning.

Michael

 

Yes. Bridge Consulting gave $3k and Job Connect gave the other $400. Their normal price is $3900 but they give grant guys a $500 break.

Michael

 

Yes, as I said above:
"They are really small, only 2 guys, really. Sarge is ex-army-special forces, and his partner, Von, is ex-air-force. So you do get trained in a 'military manner'. They are also approved by the Nev DMV, so they give you your skills, pre-trip inspection, and driving tests."

Once the grant was approved, Sarge will start your training as soon as you want. I started the following Monday. Their training is 160 hours. But if you are alone in your class, as I was, you can go as fast as you want. I went straight thru, no weekends or days off. Just went every day til I was done.

Michael

 

Yo 2CC, I'm attending Southwest in Tucson. I've heard so much about some of these other schools around the country. All I can say from my own experience is this is probably one of the BEST schools anywhere. It's standard 160 hrs. The director and staff have been extreemly helpful in every way possible. I drove trks back in the 60's and 70's and gave it up to raise a family and other thins in my life. So now it's time for me to get back and do my thing. The instructors there are some of the best professionals you could ask for. Training is very intense and no nonsense. However they make you feel comfortable and confidant about testing. I will do my finals this week and be on my way to Phoenix before Christmas for Werner Training. If you can, I advise you to give Southwestern a chance. You wont be sorry,,Good luck,,Deacon

 

Reviving a dead thread is better than starting a new one but i had a good experience during their training here myself. I went to the tucson campus and the trainer was such a nice guy i call him once in a while and he gives me advice.

 

I am planning on taking their course in May here in Las Vegas. I am looking forward to it. I am also applying with Gordon Trucking. Hope all works out