CDL Schools??
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Hey all on the forum, I am still doing some research on CDL schools by companies that have them. I have been ruled out for a reason unknown by TMC, recruiter states it could just be location right now but it did not say from what she told me on my application. I am a little disappointed since that was my first choice but I am not giving up. I have contacted Wil-Trans , and looking into Millis Transfer as well right now and going to try and compare a few others. I was going to possibly check into Roehl, but I haven't decided yet. Does anyone have any suggestions on where they went to school or worked for to give me some helpful tips on what the good and bad on them. I know that each have their good and bad like anything else, it's going to be mostly about who is going to work best for me but having as much info as I can is going to help in that decision. Thanks
I'm going with Prime after reading Rainy's account and doing some research. Seems like a great training program.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
Wil-Trans:
Darrel Wilson bought his first tractor in 1980 at age 20, but, being too young to meet OTR age requirements, he leased the truck out and hired a driver.
Through growth and acquisition, Wil-Trans now employs over 200 drivers, and has a long-standing partnership with Prime, Inc. to haul their refrigerated freight. The family of businesses also includes Jim Palmer Trucking and O & S Trucking.
Thanks for the update I have not looked into Prime.
Company paid training reviews It will always come down to geography, home time needs, compensation, benefits, equipment, etc. All of these are for you to figure out what’s important in the company you chose. Check each company’s reviews. Check them out online. If you still have questions, post them on here. Good luck. God bless & stay safe.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Company paid training reviews It will always come down to geography, home time needs, compensation, benefits, equipment, etc. All of these are for you to figure out what’s important in the company you chose. Check each company’s reviews. Check them out online. If you still have questions, post them on here. Good luck. God bless & stay safe.
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Free Truck Driving Schools & Company-Sponsored CDL Training Reviews
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I am currently in school at Crowder College in Neosho, MO. The schooling is paid for by CFI. You in exchange need to drive for them for one year. If you would like more info., I have a diary in the CDL Diaries section on this site.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
I am currently in school at Crowder College in Neosho, MO. The schooling is paid for by CFI. You in exchange need to drive for them for one year. If you would like more info., I have a diary in the CDL Diaries section on this site.
Thanks man, I am going to look into them as well. I am trying to look into as many as possible to find the best possible fit.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Company paid training reviews It will always come down to geography, home time needs, compensation, benefits, equipment, etc. All of these are for you to figure out what’s important in the company you chose. Check each company’s reviews. Check them out online. If you still have questions, post them on here. Good luck. God bless & stay safe.
Did you mean this link?
Free Truck Driving Schools & Company-Sponsored CDL Training Reviews
Thank you, these are all very helpful to find many in one place.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
As you may know, I trained and drive for CFI. I have been solo for about seven months now. I am very happy with CFI and the way I am treated. We have plenty of miles and a very new fleet. Here is a link to my CFI Training Diary. I have also posted pics of my pay. From mid May through December 2017, I grossed a little over $24,000.00. For me that's great money. My last two weeks I had a gross of just over $1000.00 each. CFI may not be the highest paying company, but you can get all the miles you can drive. I have also built up just over five PTO days. Needless to say, I am a totaly biased fan.
As you may know, I trained and drive for CFI. I have been solo for about seven months now. I am very happy with CFI and the way I am treated. We have plenty of miles and a very new fleet. Here is a link to my CFI Training Diary. I have also posted pics of my pay. From mid May through December 2017, I grossed a little over $24,000.00. For me that's great money. My last two weeks I had a gross of just over $1000.00 each. CFI may not be the highest paying company, but you can get all the miles you can drive. I have also built up just over five PTO days. Needless to say, I am a totaly biased fan.
Thanks Big Scott, I am also going to be contacting them as well to see what they have to offer. I am trying to find the best possible fit for me.
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Hey all on the forum, I am still doing some research on CDL schools by companies that have them. I have been ruled out for a reason unknown by TMC, recruiter states it could just be location right now but it did not say from what she told me on my application. I am a little disappointed since that was my first choice but I am not giving up. I have contacted Wil-Trans , and looking into Millis Transfer as well right now and going to try and compare a few others. I was going to possibly check into Roehl, but I haven't decided yet. Does anyone have any suggestions on where they went to school or worked for to give me some helpful tips on what the good and bad on them. I know that each have their good and bad like anything else, it's going to be mostly about who is going to work best for me but having as much info as I can is going to help in that decision. Thanks
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Wil-Trans:
Darrel Wilson bought his first tractor in 1980 at age 20, but, being too young to meet OTR age requirements, he leased the truck out and hired a driver.
Through growth and acquisition, Wil-Trans now employs over 200 drivers, and has a long-standing partnership with Prime, Inc. to haul their refrigerated freight. The family of businesses also includes Jim Palmer Trucking and O & S Trucking.