New Here questions about TMC

I always have thoughts and opinions as I am a very opinionated person! Have you checked into all schools in your area? Especially, Community Colleges. They might take a little longer, four weeks, but they are in the $3,500.00 price range and you get to sleep in your own bed at night.

If your mind is not set on TMC you can always check out other companies that will sponser your CDL School, usually, with some commitment, six months to a year.

Personally, I would try to pay for school out of pocket and get tuition reimbusement. But you gotta do what you gotta do. You can make some good money with TMC and get your load paid off too.

You can transfer your license between states painlessly. Some states will take longer to do so. I would look for a school in my home state. Don't worry if you have to go out of state.

When you find your school, post it in the appropriate forum and see if anyone has any opinions on it.

 

im pretty sure us trucker training in detroit or clinton twp MI is about 4500 give them a call or read the book get ur tip from the sec of state your self go to concentra and get ur dot card that ll bring ur cost down

 

Hey Kavorka58,

I reside in Kentucky and ready to start the same school you are referring to, I think. The school name is DELTA Truck Driving School "Mount Sterling", Kentucky. You are correct, the school lasts 17 days and then you are finished. I am working with Vince at the school and tieing up all the loose ends before starting. They try and steer you in the right direction as to who or which company to go with. I have received my pre-hire from T M C they have already completed my entire background MVR, criminal history and employment and faxed me a letter head saying I was 100 % hired with the company.
When is your start date? I have given my 2 wks notice at my current job and plan to start around the 16th June 2008. i'm looking forward to start this new career as it is something I always wanted to do. I have been reading several of the posts from guys like myself, newbie, and wanting to get started with the best company I can and make the most and also see my family on the weekends.
I narrowed my search between two company's. and as mentioned above T M C is where I will be going. The other was Roel, I liked there schedules out 7 days, home 4 days then back out another 7 and home 3 days. They dont offer the percentage pay T M C offers. I would have been making in the mid 30's to low 40's based on what my recruiter told me. They also offer a schedule where you are out 7 days and then home 7 days. pay is obviously lower though.

Later,

Rob aka Hammer

 

I would advise you guys to make sure which ever school you choose has at a minimum 160 hours of training. Any less will severely limit the companies that will take a look at you. Best of luck to you.

 

I have some questions I was wondering if you could PM me since I am too new to send you a PM. I would like to ask you some questions about TMC. Thanks, Quanman

 

I don't know how to IM. Use AOL.

 

I checked the FAQ's and in theory I know how to send PM's, but there are no buttons or other options to send PM's. It is either missing or I am blind.

 

Sign in and go to where it says Welcome Terrylamar and send a Private Message.