Is SAGE a good training school?

BigBob- Sage is one of the better training schools around. They are running $4800.00 with room/board during training.(in Muncie, Indiana) They do one on one driver training with students. You pay more but you get what you pay for.

 

Sage Technical Serivces is one of the best training schools. They are one on one student to instructor, they have a lot of paitnece and their instructors are live one time drivers. They especially have patience to teach female drivers. I can't say enough good things about my experience at Sage Technical in Henderson, CO

 

FYI: Sage will promise 44 hours of driving time but it turns out that time can be spent beside, on, or in the truck. Pre-trip training, etc....so don't plan on 44 hours of driving.

 

Besides the promised hours, how would you rate your experience with Sage? I am in colorado so Im looking at the Henderson, CO location. Been looking around for a community college option but dont think they have any out here (im originally from NY so Im not familiar with anything out here). The majority of the posts I've found so far about Sage seem positive, and they accept VA which is also a plus but I just want to make sure I ask as much as I can before I make my mind up.

 

Sage schools are bound to vary; I attended one that was just getting off the ground. It surprised me that the weeks were not full weeks, after classes were done...then you may come for actual range/road training only once or twice in a week. You may want to inquire how many DAYS of training are included for the cost.

They did permit a number of companies to come in for recruiting, which was informative.

I'd like to know where these 6-week tech schools, for
less than a grand, are located! I am currently at a great 4-week tech school and we meet every weekday; I am in the truck and on the road generally 1-2 hours a day. We read the book mostly on our own, whereas
Sage went thru the book with us. I prefer to study on my own and spend as much time as possible in the truck.

 

It helps the boards clarity when comments and questions are posted in the correct locations.

 

I went through Cape Fear Community College Truck Driver Training in Wilmington NC. The cost was $600.00 plus books and DOT Physical. We had to have our permit BEFORE we enrolled. 364 hours training. 284 hours driving, 80 hours class room. Our class had 10 students. 1 dropped out, and 1 failed. The one that failed had individual training to help her, but she just couldn't grasp it. I ended up with a Hazmat and Doubles endorsement. Everyone that graduated had a job waiting for them.

 

All schools vary from location to location. PTDI certification is almost always a sign that school went the extra mile to be surewhat they teach is what the carriers want. Some Sage schools are certified, others are not.

 

I choose roehl out of 9 different company's. I think i made a wise decision after attending orientation i feel even better about my choice. If anyone out there has had any negative experinces at roehl please let us know.

 

I'm currently attending a SAGE school in Indiana. I've been fortunate enough to be the only student in my class. This has meant moving through the material at a fast pace, which is great for me. After the first day and a half, I already passed my general knowledge and air-brake exams. I intend to complete my combination (to get permit) exam tomorrow, as well as getting my d&t endorsement and tanker endorsement. I'm hoping to get my Hazmat done early next week.

So far, school as been great for me. I start driving Saturday. I'm considering Roehl at this point since I'm interested in flatbedding and working out of Chicagoland.

Just my $.02.