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Thank you all highly appreciate it. I downloaded my California CDL handbook for 2020-2021 and found what im looking for plus much more. Great replies! 😀🥂

Hello, good evening. I'm currently still studying for my CDL training and one thing I know I need to have memorized is the pre-trip checklist since its a vital part of the testing.

Is their a full pre-trip checklist document available? That I can study and memorize(the official one)

Thank you in advance.

Really enjoying all the trucking highlights and info I get by email. Very useful and enjoying content. Thank you Brett! XD

Thank you Rob your reply was extremely helpful😀👍

I strongly disagree Leeva. Most of us here feel that Paid CDL Training Programs are the way to go. You're going to be quite limited to companies that are willing to hire new drivers, many of which offer their own schooling. Companies are more lenient with new drivers that went through their program than a private school.

Plus, by going through my community college I could go to any company I wanted and leave if they sucked.

Please explain what would lead you to believe a company sucks? If you're jumping around jobs anytime you get upset you'll soon find yourself unemployed because nobody will take a chance on you. More doors open for you after about 6 months experience but far more open after 1 year. If you maintain a clean record, on time record and stick with the same employer for 1 year you could walk into nearly any company and be hired in most circumstances. Also I can assure you we have members here that have found success at companies you think suck.

Back to the original question I'm not familiar with that school. CR England is a solid choice. They have been known to be more lenient with past mistakes (criminal and driving records) and in turn start you out at lower pay than others. Prove yourself and you'll find your pay quickly increases. I haven't heard from anybody recently, but a few months ago I know they had 3 bunks in the truck. 1 trainer training 2 different students out on the road. Also, last I knew they require you to team for a certain period of time.

Take a look at these articles

Why I prefer paid training

Busting the free agent myth

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I'm trying to join the trucking industry I'm a retired security officer from California. A buddy of mine said he got his CDL and a OTR job with CR England & Premier trucking school. I was looking into to this myself and may be going to this school at the end of December. My question is, what do y'all think about CR England and Premier trucking school?

Please tell me you're thoughts on this school and company I would highly appreciate it.