Mr. George's Driving School In Maryland

Julius, that is exactly why I suggested you check on this. BIG RED FLAG! You will have all kinds of problems getting a job - please trust me. I've helped numerous people land trucking jobs who have had issues, but this one is almost completely insurmountable.

I've heard reports of other schools in that area pulling this same garbage on people. Don't do it.

That's crap. Find a class that will really train you. You need the time in the truck, not someone saying you spent 160 hours in it. Most companies will test you out. Kind of a driving tryout. You don't have to be perfect but they don't want to retrain someone that was just trained. Its not easy finding a school. Best of luck. I would ask the local college's. Its a lot of paper work and little out of pocket. Most can be covered through pell and hope.

So, J. Sanders, are you saying that I would NOT necessarily need 160 as a minimum as long as I've been properly trained? I've just read so much on the board where it says that when a rookie goes to look for a job, they won't take you seriously if you don't have a certificate showing a minimum of 160 hours of training. I'm going to check with the colleges as you suggested (thank you), as I see that one around my area actually has 225 hours of training over 30 days. But I just want to make sure that I understand what you're saying -- that you DO agree that 160 hours are needed or if you DON'T agree as long as you're properly trained.

Thanks!

Julius, that is exactly why I suggested you check on this. BIG RED FLAG! You will have all kinds of problems getting a job - please trust me. I've helped numerous people land trucking jobs who have had issues, but this one is almost completely insurmountable.

I've heard reports of other schools in that area pulling this same garbage on people. Don't do it.

Hey Old School, I just saw your message. Okay. I appreciate the feedback! You saved me a wasted $4000!

That's crap. Find a class that will really train you. You need the time in the truck, not someone saying you spent 160 hours in it. Most companies will test you out. Kind of a driving tryout. You don't have to be perfect but they don't want to retrain someone that was just trained. Its not easy finding a school. Best of luck. I would ask the local college's. Its a lot of paper work and little out of pocket. Most can be covered through pell and hope.

So, J. Sanders, are you saying that I would NOT necessarily need 160 as a minimum as long as I've been properly trained? I've just read so much on the board where it says that when a rookie goes to look for a job, they won't take you seriously if you don't have a certificate showing a minimum of 160 hours of training. I'm going to check with the colleges as you suggested (thank you), as I see that one around my area actually has 225 hours of training over 30 days. But I just want to make sure that I understand what you're saying -- that you DO agree that 160 hours are needed or if you DON'T agree as long as you're properly trained.

Thanks!

You need a minimum of 160 hours Real training. Anything more than that is a plus. No less.

Thanks. I appreciate everybody's feedback!