Truck Driving Jobs

runner123 · #1 06-09-2007, 08:55 PM

As far as training goes, do any of you have comments on Driver Solutions training in Birmingham, Al. or else where ? thanks.

BigWheels · #2 06-09-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by runner123

As far as training goes, do any of you have comments on Driver Solutions training in Birmingham, Al. or else where ? thanks.

Not personally familiar with Driver Solutions....

Make sure that whatever school you choose, it will be recognized by whatever carrier you decide to go with. In other words, not all major carriers recognize all driving schools.

Of course if a major carrier has their own driving school, they would...ahem...prefer you go with them. :roll: :lol: That's OK as long as you can pay upfront. If you can't, you're stuck with them for at least 1-year and if you decide to go elsewhere before that year is up, you'll be liable for some of the training costs when you leave.

Just know what you are getting into before you sign on the dotted line!

runner123 · #3 06-10-2007, 02:34 AM

Much thanks, they say that Pam, Decker, USA Truck, Star Transport and Averitt hire from them.

AbenInNashville · #4 06-10-2007, 06:19 PM

I went through Drivers Solutions and they sent me to ASU Newport. They were good and theie schools are accredited. I hired on with PAM and have no complaints after the first 3 months (Hell on earth). You won't make much money at first and then they will take $45 a week for one year. I have two more weeks in my first year and let you know how much I get back. Other than that they worked for me. Check other companies before you just jump into it. I'm sure I could have got a better deal somewhere else, but I needed work ASAP. They were the only ones that could get me to school that week with no wait. BOL

runner123 · #5 06-11-2007, 03:25 AM

Thanks, so far it looks like I may be headed to C1 in Little Rock, or ASU in Newport, AR., through Driver Solutions. Stay safe !!

AbenInNashville · #6 06-24-2007, 06:43 PM

Hope everything is going well at school. I fugured I would let you know that my check came in. I got a huge $612.00. I only paid the $45 for 45 weeks and they had to take out $995 + $400 (apartment) But hey, I'm free to go where I want and not owe them anything else. Best of luck

runner123 · #7 06-24-2007, 08:08 PM

Good, glad it went well. Keep me posted, how you like who your driving for and all. By the way, what companies were recruiting and who did you like the most, Runner123.

bameyi · #8 06-27-2007, 06:00 AM

hi am heading o school on Monday july 2nd have been pre-hire by CFI i will be paying $1000 out of pocket towards school tuition and $309 towards accommodation CFI will pay the different throught their tuition assistance program.. i appreciate everyone have have posted their advice during my previous post it help me in making my decision. CFI have pre-hire me but not limiting myself to them if a better offer comes my way before i finish school on the 19th of july will go with them but for now need to secure a job first.

now how is the school for those that have ASU Commercial Driver Institute in Newport, AR, the instructors, facilities and training equipment. and any other advice on CFI.

thanks

bameyi · #9 06-27-2007, 06:13 AM

hi am heading o school on Monday july 2nd have been pre-hire by CFI i will be paying $1000 out of pocket towards school tuition and $309 towards accommodation CFI will pay the different throught their tuition assistance program.. i appreciate everyone have have posted their advice during my previous post it help me in making my decision. CFI have pre-hire me but not limiting myself to them if a better offer comes my way before i finish school on the 19th of july will go with them but for now need to secure a job first.

now how is the school for those that have ASU Commercial Driver Institute in Newport, AR, the instructors, facilities and training equipment. and any other advice on CFI.

thanks

AbenInNashville · #10 06-27-2007, 03:38 PM

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how is the school for those that have ASU Commercial Driver Institute in Newport, AR, the instructors, facilities and training equipment.

I went there and thought they were really knowledgable. The instructors were great, laid back. Gus is the hardest of them all, but he's just teaching you to be safe and how to do it right. The school is clean and well maintained. They use a portion of the airport for their skills training so they have a lot of trucks for practicing. I think they had 24 to practice the skills. The road trucks they use are a lot better maintained with working air and such. I think you'll like it there. The CDI part of the school is only part of the actual university so it isn't like some of the mill schools you've seen.