Profile For Ian M.

Ian, what's really going on?

I'm not trying to pry, and you certainly don't have to answer, but that is a loaded question. It seems a silly thing to worry about needing to go get another permit which, if I remember correctly, cost me about eleven bucks here in Texas. I'm pretty sure I remember us advising you that school was going to be tough - really tough - and you would really need to be resolved to stick it out.

What happens when you go to the next company school and you don't like the way it's going? We warn folks all the time that they are going to be thinking they've made a big mistake, and that there will be days upon end that they will want to walk out. I think I remember us even warning you about the problems at your particular choice of schools, how they were bringing in lots of students and folks were ending up waiting a long time to get with a trainer or having delays before they could get set up with a truck and a team member.

Were I you, I would be way more concerned about any contract that I signed with them than I would be about needing to get another permit.

Unexpected waiting, and seemingly unnecessary delays are all a huge part of this career - part of your training is going to be forcing yourself to get used to it, because brother trust me... there are days out here that it will almost bring you to tears.

Again Ian, I'm not trying to pry, but I hope you will reconsider, and re-examine your motive or reason for jumping ship. Commitment is a big deal in this industry, and commitment often has to face some really big obstacles in it's way - I know, because I've fought that battle and won. You can too, but it takes a big dose of resolve, and then an even bigger dose once you are out here trying your best to make a living at this. That is why it is so important that you stick it out in school - the next level takes an even greater resolve.

Thanks Old School, I will explain my situation in a couple of weeks. All is good and heading towards my CDL test very soon. I will keep you posted as to my passed dilemma when it's appropriate to do so. Thanks so much for the encouragement.

I seriously doubt that it would be possible for that to happen. Your permit was issued by the state not the school. When I was in school they "paid" for mine, and held onto the state issued copy, they made all of us copies of the originals (those were not legal permits as they did not have the state seals) however I could have gone to the DMV and paid for another legal permit copy.

Thanks so much, that is exactly what I thought.

Question: If someone has a CDL learners permit that was paid for by a school they attended, but then they left that school, can the school contact the BMV and have that permit cancelled based on the fact it was paid for by the school?

I am starting school in Indianapolis on Monday 12th of January, I will be posting daily updates.

First full day completed. I have no experience of any other trucking schools so I have nothing to compare Celadon with, I have however heard some horror stories about other schools. After my first day here I have to say I am very impressed, the facility is spotless, the people are awesome and the accommodation is first class. Celadon provides FREE accommodation ( the dorms are awesome ) FREE meals 3 times a day, and they even pay for your leaners permit and for your test. If you are looking for a trucking school and a company to work for then from what I am experiencing so far I would say Celadon is the place.

Well 2 days classroom completed and we headed for to the BMV for our Permit test. General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles and Tankers. The classroom instruction has been great but I wasn't sure that I was retaining the amount of information that was required. I spent most of the evening studying, even waking up twice during the night and going over the study material again. I passed all 4 endorsement the very first time so very pleased. The driving range is next..... Bring it on !

I am starting school in Indianapolis on Monday 12th of January, I will be posting daily updates.

First full day completed. I have no experience of any other trucking schools so I have nothing to compare Celadon with, I have however heard some horror stories about other schools. After my first day here I have to say I am very impressed, the facility is spotless, the people are awesome and the accommodation is first class. Celadon provides FREE accommodation ( the dorms are awesome ) FREE meals 3 times a day, and they even pay for your leaners permit and for your test. If you are looking for a trucking school and a company to work for then from what I am experiencing so far I would say Celadon is the place.

Nice Ian...glad you like it. I'm in week three of a local school here in Buffalo,NY. Soak it up...and don't be afraid to ask questions. Good luck man..

Thanks Jimbo, Yes I am have an awesome experience so far.

I am starting school in Indianapolis on Monday 12th of January, I will be posting daily updates.

First full day completed. I have no experience of any other trucking schools so I have nothing to compare Celadon with, I have however heard some horror stories about other schools. After my first day here I have to say I am very impressed, the facility is spotless, the people are awesome and the accommodation is first class. Celadon provides FREE accommodation ( the dorms are awesome ) FREE meals 3 times a day, and they even pay for your leaners permit and for your test. If you are looking for a trucking school and a company to work for then from what I am experiencing so far I would say Celadon is the place.

I am starting school in Indianapolis on Monday 12th of January, I will be posting daily updates.

OK, I arrived at the Celadon training school today and we assigned my dorm room. Classes start at 8am in the morning, excited to get started.

Nice, good luck. I recently graduated from Miller-Motte with my Class A CDL, and I start training with Roehl Transport for flatbed on 1/19 in Gary Indiana.

Thanks Joe, hope to meet you out on the road sometime ;)

Welcome Ian r u in the dorm or hotel I am at the school now I started DEC 15 my name is mike Evans

Hi Mike, I will be in the dorms later this afternoon I will ask for you when I get there.

I am starting school in Indianapolis on Monday 12th of January, I will be posting daily updates.

OK, I arrived at the Celadon training school today and we assigned my dorm room. Classes start at 8am in the morning, excited to get started.

Thanks Old School.So far I am keeping a positive attitude and looking foward to the training.I am also the type of person that hear but don't listen to a lot of negative from elsewhere . I like to make my own judgment as far as important decision making.If not for that,l would not be here now,because of family and friends with those kinds of negative attitudes. I have every intention of making my decision into a positive experience.

Thanks Michael.We may cross paths sometime.

I start at Celadon on Monday January 12th. I am actually over there tomorrow to sort out my dorm.