Pine Bluff Trucking School???

[plcj80]

Any info on this school?Any good?Any info would be great.

[marcel27208]

i dont know where you live but a community college trains also and they are ALOT cheaper

[BIGBRELAND]

Any info on this school?Any good?Any info would be great.

I went to that school and it was a good school, when you first get there you look at the place like is this really a good place to get your CDL but it really is. You got Vanita, Ms. Linda,who teaches and knows alot about driving then you got Buddy, who will test you at the end of your 3 weeks, the only thing that I didn't like is that you had to go to FFE in order to pay for your school but I didn't go, I work for Groendyke Transport a tanker company out of Enid, OK, and I pay them back every month but it's a reall good school.

[syl77dar]

good luck

[plcj80]

the VA is paying 4 my tution so i dont have to sign a contract and i get to pick what company i work with and dont have to worry about paying it back.im seriously looking at us xpress and Maverick.I have also looked at Coventant trans.Oh BIGBRELAND is Buddy a good guy?Do u like working for Groendyke?

[street_95]

The school is ok.........get ready to work 5-5 7 days a week, thats the only way they can cram at the skills into you in a 3 week stay.

best of luck

[northernlights]

Just returned safely having survived my own "Pine Bluff" misadventure. Already having my CDL I thought a refresher was in order before hitting the roads again. First day there my instructor was an inmate on work release. He turned out to be the best instructor I had with the exception of Jesse. Second day I had an instructor who mysteriously vanished the next day after we had learned she was arrested in possession of crack. 3rd day I had an instructor who was fired the next day for his open an honest bashing of the school and staff. 4th day I had an instructor who was 78 years old and nearly caused serious injury to me on 2 occasions. All of the students witnessed the events which the instructor of course denied. This was in the same week that a student had an accident on the highway which sent 3 elderly folks to the hospital in serious condition due to instructor error. Ofcourse, the student was blamed and the first question from "Buddy" ( school v.p.) was "how's my truck?". None of their vehicles would ever pass the pre trip inspections, yet we're asked to pre trip and then drive the same vehicles on highway. Unreal!! The good news is that I'm "refreshed" and ready to drive, and that I survived my time in PB. The bad news is that many will leave their school never wanting to drive in this industry again from the bad experiences had in Pine Bluff. My advice while there is to always buckle up and write a will before you go!!

[street_95]

Just returned safely having survived my own "Pine Bluff" misadventure. Already having my CDL I thought a refresher was in order before hitting the roads again. First day there my instructor was an inmate on work release. He turned out to be the best instructor I had with the exception of Jesse. Second day I had an instructor who mysteriously vanished the next day after we had learned she was arrested in possession of crack. 3rd day I had an instructor who was fired the next day for his open an honest bashing of the school and staff. 4th day I had an instructor who was 78 years old and nearly caused serious injury to me on 2 occasions. All of the students witnessed the events which the instructor of course denied. This was in the same week that a student had an accident on the highway which sent 3 elderly folks to the hospital in serious condition due to instructor error. Ofcourse, the student was blamed and the first question from "Buddy" ( school v.p.) was "how's my truck?". None of their vehicles would ever pass the pre trip inspections, yet we're asked to pre trip and then drive the same vehicles on highway. Unreal!! The good news is that I'm "refreshed" and ready to drive, and that I survived my time in PB. The bad news is that many will leave their school never wanting to drive in this industry again from the bad experiences had in Pine Bluff. My advice while there is to always buckle up and write a will before you go!!

Hey i just grad last week.....i must know you....i remember talking to someone from Tx/Alaska......is it Bill?

[LadyLonghorn]

I graduated from Pine Bluff Truck Driving School on October 5, 2006.
There was some weird stuff that went on there and I was involved in the wreck that happened that sent 3 elderly people to the hospital. But all in all I would do it all over again. I am in my 4th week of training for FFE Transportation. All I want to do is drive a truck. I love the way it feels.
I really do not know what the future holds but I will stay with FFE until my year is over and my loan is paid for school.

I met 18 people in my graduating class that I will never forget. We all went in together and we all graduated together. We have lost a few since going to FFE but all in all it was one of the best experiences I have had this year. Brenda is the best instructor at the school. I will never forget her.

Hey Bill, it was nice to see your post.

[devildice]

There was some weird stuff that went on there and I was involved in the wreck that happened that sent 3 elderly people to the hospital.

OK, I am curious now............

So what was the weird stuff?

And what happened with this wreck?

[LadyLonghorn]

Well, let's see...
Instructor arrested for possession of crack
Instructors recruiting other trucking companies besides FFE
One Instructor telling you one thing then taking road test and that certain thing being wrong and points deducted.
People getting together and they have wives or husbands at home.

That's the weird stuff.. But as I said I learned everything I needed to know and I am happy with the instructor's I had..Brenda, Jesse, Buddy,
BJ, CiCi, etc.

The wreck I was involved in was both the instructor and the student's fault. The instructor for not making absolute sure that the traffic was clear and the student's for not doing the same and not listening. The people that hit us were elderly and they never attempted to stop the car.
There were no skid marks where the car tried to stop. They were not paying attention. I was a rider in the back seats. I did not see the wreck happen only felt it.

I would recommend anyone to the school. When I get the chance I will go back and try to help out in any way I can. (Green Mile, etc.)

I had a great time and met a lot of people I will never forget.

[street_95]

Hey Dana...hahaha, whats going on....yea no doubt you sumed it up pretty good about the school.
This is Robert by the way......give me a call and let me know how things are going with you Mark and every1 else.