Good for you Yankee!
I've heard good things about Fox Valley Technical School's Truck driving program. In the early 80's I attended Sun Prairie Diesel Driving School. My experience was similiar to the Rev's. I left the transportation industry in the mid-80's and got back into it 20-years later. In order to get my feet back into big-rigging, I attended RDTC in 2004. Good school--much better than my experience with Sun Prairie. (For what it's worth, Roehl is a good OTR company to start out with...and perhaps stay with if it works for you.) Best to you as you begin your OTR journeys! |
Getting ready to start school!
Well, the long awaited schooling time has arrived! I am finally leaving to attend Fox Vally tech. for the 10 week course!. Not only did I get the state of Wisconsin to pay for the schooling but also the physical, permits, books,and final DMV licensing. They also are paying for all lodging and food!. My total out of pocket expense is $0! well, except for the gas to get there. That's what I call a good price education!. I researched Fox and their accredited school has a real good reputation with all 9 local trucking companies in my immediate area. I will be mostly wanting PUD work as I am married (my wife found out about about the lot lizards):). Jobs in Wisconsin are scarce! My wife and I even saw a pimp driving a VW in Janesville!. When you see stuff like that you know the end is near! LOL. Anyway In case anyone is interested I will be posting updates on my classes and if you are lucky I will even have video of my first back up! (I just hope your not parked behind me)
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Gratz and good luck!
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For those of you, such as "mawius".
I spent time as a trainer for a couple of companies I worked for. I had several graduates from Sun Prairie. Memory serves me right, 2 of them could not even find reverse on the shifter, much less, back up. I honestly do not know how they managed to even get a CDL. I ended up starting them off with "THIS IS A TRUCK". The one girl I had from Fox Valley Tech... I had almost nothing at all to do. She already knew what she was doing. There were only a few times that I was able to give her any advice. She could have gotten in a truck all by herself, without any finishing touches. At the time, Fox Valley Tech was $1500 and Sun Prairie was $3000. I think you'll spend over $4000 at Sun Prairie now. Now, make your choice. |
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