Stevens Transport aviary

Interesting though, here is the passage from that site I have a question on.

INSTRUCTION PERMIT
In order to be eligible for a Texas CDL, you must first obtain a CDL instruction permit. First, you must fill out the CDL application form. Then show proof of legal presence and US residency. Next, pay the $5.00 permit fee. Lastly, pass the CDL general knowledge exam and vision screening test. Also, you must have your instruction permit for 30 days before obtaining a CDL.

Do you take the practical to get your CDL at the end of the three weeks? The last sentence says you have to have your instruction permit for 30 days before you can obtain your CDL. No problem for us local boys but you out of towners well that appears to be a challenge. Just wondering how they work that. We got a lot of new laws on the books on the 1st of Sep. so I wonder if any of them affect training.

 

That is...... If you are going to go to Dallas for a 3-week training to learn how to drive a tractor with NO exp. As me being an out-of-towner, I don't need to get a Tx CDL license or transfer over. I am not residing in Tx. I have attended a CDL school here in Colorado that is affiliated with Stevens. I obtained my CDL and will soon be heading down to Dallas this weekend for O1. I'm sure if others have went to a school that is affiliated with Stevens, they have nothing to worry about. We paid our dues and only stopping by Dallas for 3 to 4 days to head out with a trainer for the 5-8 weeks on the road.
Just don't want others to get confused about this whole deal, unless you plan to be in Dallas for the whole enchilada training. Check your CDL school to see if they are afffiliated with Stevens.

 

I only had my Texas CDL Permit for a week and a half and got my regular CDL A, unless they changed the rules.

 

[quote="Ciek Onasis";2133070]That is...... If you are going to go to Dallas for a 3-week training to learn how to drive a tractor with NO exp. As me being an out-of-towner, I don't need to get a Tx CDL license or transfer over. I am not residing in Tx. I have attended a CDL school here in Colorado that is affiliated with Stevens. I obtained my CDL and will soon be heading down to Dallas this weekend for O1. I'm sure if others have went to a school that is affiliated with Stevens, they have nothing to worry about. We paid our dues and only stopping by Dallas for 3 to 4 days to head out with a trainer for the 5-8 weeks on the road.
Just don't want others to get confused about this whole deal, unless you plan to be in Dallas for the whole enchilada training. Check your CDL school to see if they are afffiliated with Stevens.[/quote]

how meny other people was at keensburg with you in that clasS?

 

Do you take the practical to get your CDL at the end of the three weeks? The last sentence says you have to have your instruction permit for 30 days before you can obtain your CDL. No problem for us local boys but you out of towners well that appears to be a challenge. Just wondering how they work that. We got a lot of new laws on the books on the 1st of Sep. so I wonder if any of them affect training.[/QUOTE]

Does anyone know if changes have been made? Does this mean that new students will actually have to be enrolled for a month instead of three weeks during the schooling phase? Does Stevens have some way around this. I live in Oregon so after I get my CDL in Texas will it just be transferred to Oregon, if so how long do I have to do this? Thanks .

 

Forgot to mention that my trainer things my nuts for trying to quit smoking while on the truck.

Well, I just hit day three!

 

Make sure DPS will accept and transfer your out of state learners permit before you take this route. Calling DPS should be enough but I heard it 15 times while down at the school: DPS will NOT transfer permits from all states...

 

I always suggest you do your CDL school in the state which you live, then turn up for Orientation at Stevens with your CDL.
There are two major advantages for coming to Stevens (or any other company) with your CDL in hand:
1. You don't have to sign a contract with the carrier requiring you to work for them for a year (or more). You are not an indentured servant. If for whatever reason, you don't get a long with Stevens (or any other carrier) you can leave at your discretion and go to another carrier. Stevens will reimburse you for your school at $25 per week up to their limit. Not sure what that is...I think $3,500.

2. A private school will make sure you get all your endorsements needed for trucking: Doubles/Triples, Tanker, Hazmat. While you don't need doubles or tanker at Stevens, you may in the future and you will have those endorsements all set.
Stevens strongly suggests you get your Hazmat as they carry some hazmat loads and this makes you more dispatchable, but they don't do that in their school. You end up doing it on your own, later.

If money is an issue, check with your state unemployment office. Most states will pay the complete cost for you to attend a private local school to obtain your CDL.

Lastly, the cost of Stevens school, if you leave before your contract is up, is much more than a private school. It's this way through out the industry as an incentive for you to stay with the carrier that put you thu their school to get your CDL.

 

I am attending Stevens driving academy, I had my reservations about it but now I believe it will suite me alright. I checked with my local Unemployment office and they are currently overwhelmed with request and are unable to help with schooling or trade program cost.
I am thinking of paying off my debt to Stevens with my tax return this January, is this even a possibility?
Thanks!

 

Yes, you can pay your schooling off early.

I've read about soo many ppl mention the 1 year contract but really, who wants to hop around jobs any faster? You have to pay your dues and I'm surely not going to be a job hopper. Good luck to you if you can't stay 1 year with an employer...