Roadmaster INDY mid summer

I am a recent graduate of Roadmaster Indy. I enjoyed my time at the facility and I felt like I got along fine with the instructors. The absolute worst part of the entire experience has been pointed out in that other roadmaster INDY thread about the gal that works at placing drivers/financing. I had the luxury of knowing that I wasn't going to go over the road so I waived her services on the second day. I also paid cash. This eliminated any future headaches from that......person. Was a little frustrating watching classmates get told in the third week of training that if they suddenly couldn't come up with a co-signer for financing they would be dropped.....I actually think she drops the ball. Did have a tense moment or two at the copy machine where I needed to remind her that they had already cashed my check in week one and to get out of my face.

I think the instruction was done just fine. Had a few people that couldn't or wouldn't listen, but they eventually weeded themselves out. This school did for me exactly what they promised, they prepared me for the state cdl test. I passed it, one and done. All of the office staff was polite and cordial to me(except miss fancy pants) and each of the instructors treated me properly and with respect. I actually made a point to pick each and every one of the instructors brains on one or more topics. I was never made to feel stupid or inferior. The only dumb question is an unasked question seemed to be the prevailing motif.

I think the most valuable part of the instruction was the yard time with the backing exercises. I knew I would be fine on the actual driving and the pre-trip. Learning the simple step by step corrections for a parallel park was worth it's weight in gold. Doesn't sound like much, but to me it was priceless. I had one pullup on my state test. Parallel parking.

If I could offer up an alternative way of doing something at that school that I thought was lacking it would be this: Put something in those trailers. Hauling around empties is nothing like pulling something with some weight.

I have noticed how people say all over this board that you NEED at least a year's experience to obtain a local position. I'm home every night in my own bed and making a fair wage. I also don't have the best history. Twenty years old or better but still have some issues from the past. Was upfront and hired on a handshake. I looked for it, found it, and went and got it. Due diligence. Now I drive for a company that everyone knows each others names. RAWR Flat beddin'

 

Pete has moved on to greener pastures. He is now director for a competitor in Indy. More money is my guess as to his departure. Roadmaster INDY has handed over the reins to Mel. I don't know on what grounds they chose Pete's successor but I'm sure Mel is more than qualified. However< could you imagine how much fun those three weeks would be if they let 'ole Ken run the show?