Lake Superior College

Has anyone heard anything about the Lake Superior College truck driving course in Duluth, Minnesota? If so can you give me some feed back. I am not looking to get prehired just looking for a good school.

 

Have you signed up for the class, or are you taking it currently?

 

The program was run by Paul Foster, and not John. I think your friend had alot of issues, and wont disagree with you on his four hours. It just comes down to one thing he probably didn't take half of what he learned in the school to work with him. One of the biggest things you get taught is pre-trip, and post-trip. Not sure why he would take a truck with lights out, or if several lights would fail within four hours of your trip. As for hitting a post that just shows he wasn't paying attention.

As for the log we were tested on knowledge, and had to go over it more than anyone wanted to. We did took the log book very seriously so for him having a messed up log after only three days just shows he probably just went through the motions in class, and was just there to get his CDL. There were two people in my class that were like that, and it showed. They were just there waiting to get their CDL. Now the question is once the CSA catches up with them will they have a job? Probably not.

Most places in Duluth/Superior wont take you directly out of school unless you know someone working there. There are one, or two that will, but it would be OTR. As for the school it was one of the best around, and the instructors are some of the best I've ever had for any class etc. There know trucks inside/out, and know the rules etc. You ask them a question, and they have a direct answer for you. If you do any small amount of research reguarding schools this is one of the best. Sure could you find something more expensive? Yes... You not only get a CDL, but also get 9 credits. Will you get sick of backing up? Yes they make you do it over, and over again for hours, and hours each day.

I worked on the railroad for about 6 years, and you can also end up spending more time away from home than you ever would driving truck. It just depends on how much $ you want to make. Plus you will work your as# off. I actually like working over the road. I really don't like being stuck in one place, and the money is usually better being you can bank it all. Very little cost to you when your gone %70-85 of the time.

Just be sure you read, and read some more before class. Get to know everything you can now.

I just wanted to add that anyone who runs out pays 4-6k+ for a CDL over going somewhere you can not only get your CDL, but college credits should rethink life. Even though you can't do much with the credits it just shows you accomplished something more in your life than paying 6k for a school. If driving doesn't work out you have those 9 credits.