started school today at VU

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Generation Follower, Jun 1, 2009.

  1. Generation Follower

    Generation Follower Light Load Member

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    Well i started VU CDL training today.So far its a awsome training center.Very organized.its 8wks long.I will keep you posted on it.Ask any questions.
     
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  3. Fooman

    Fooman Light Load Member

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    Excellent!
    Yes, keep us updated GF, would be appreciated!

    Did you get any aid paying the bill? (They said there wasnt any available.)

    Hope your training continues to be awesome!

    Good Luck!
     
  4. DsquareD

    DsquareD Road Train Member

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    I just started today as well at Fox Valley Technical College.
     
  5. Generation Follower

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    So far it and the instructor is great.this isa day to got pre-trip and little driving in backing and coupling,

    they do have something through work one.As far as help.
     
  6. harleyg

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    Went thru VU 2yrs. ago, excellent program had the best trainers for the time...We were introduced ro log books on the first day. Had to log our drive time to school,class room time,lunch time,off duty time etc,,,. We knew what a log book was some schools just mention them.... ADVICE: when you finish, hit while the iron is hot go get a job driving a truck.. I did'nt follow thru like I should have, went OTR for 2 whole weeks, time was just not right (regret it since) should have sucked it up and now I would have been on my way... Now I have a class A w/Haz. mat--dble/trples/and tanker endorsements. I might as well have a monopoly card in my pocket because I dont have any exp...!!! Still gonna do it, just gonna be tougher now we forget things!! Good luck and keep me posted!! P>S> Please ask instructor if they have refresher courses (how much time and $$$) thanks
     
  7. Generation Follower

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    okay i will and its going great already learning to back and parallel park.
     
  8. harleyg

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    As asked: Please ask if they give refresher course HOW MUCH $$$$ please reply thanks
     
  9. Generation Follower

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    I will ask but it will be monday before i can we train mon. - fri.
     
  10. techiekate29

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    Hi Generation Follower. I have a question about VUs driving school. As a resident of Northwest Indiana, I was looking into different schools in the state where I might train for my CDL. In my area we have two pretty bad (from the online reports that I've read) schools, both of which my local WorkOne center sends people to with a WIA grant. So my question is, do you know if its possible to get the WorkOne grants or funding even if you don't live in the county that the school is in.

    You might not have an answer to m question, but I thought I'd give it a shot. I was planning on getting in touch with the school on Monday but when I saw your thread I thought I might see if you had any thoughts.

    Thanks a bunch!!!
     
  11. Generation Follower

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    I don't exactly know.I do know that there are two people in there from workone. I am in southern, Indiana not the indy one. One of them is from 15miles away you should ask workone. As far as VU down here it is great so far.The trainer has 40 years under his belt and is laid back.I hope that helps.
     
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