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Hi, Scott. I have enjoyed reading your diary. It really gives you a very good idea of what to expect. I will be attending school, within the next couple of weeks, through CFI. I am curious, was there any female students attending while you were there?

Yes. And CFI has a few female trainers.

I injoyed reading your diary at cfi i want to join cfi but i was wonder since i have rent and bills to pay how long and how much was you getting payed from the time you went school to the time you got off your trainer truck

I injoyed reading your diary at cfi i want to join cfi but i was wonder since i have rent and bills to pay how long and how much was you getting payed from the time you went school to the time you got off your trainer truck

While on your trainer's truck you are paid $0.26 per mile and you split stop pay and notheast pay with your trainer. Once you upgrade you get paid $0.33 per mile. We get paid every two weeks. They reimburse for showers and parking you have to pay for. Also, if you buy any maintenance items for the truck or trailer, they reimburse for that too. You get reimbursed about 24 hours after you transflo your receipts. You can see what you paycheck is day by day on the driver portal on their website. If you could save up a couple of months worth of bills that could help just in case. If you have to wait for a trainer, they pay $75.00 per day. You get paid $100.00 cash for orientation. I hope that helps. Good luck. If you're interested call them tomorrow between 08:00 and 17:00 central time. Here is a link to their site. CFI

Hi,

May I ask if on what state you've been train?

4-24-17 Day 1: First off there are three people in my class and I am the only one from CFI. The other two are on their own dimes. We all have our permits, so we won't be spending class time going over that. We started out filling out paperwork and watching a video on sexual harrassment. Then the other two had to go do drug tests and physicals. When they came back it was time for lunch. When you go to training through CFI you get $15.00 per day for meals. It's not much, but it can be streatched. The only place to eat near the school is the truck stop across the street. They have a restaurant and convenience store. After lunch there was a video which covered CDL/CMV basics. Much of the stuff you need to know for your permit. The next video was on log books. After each video was an easy quiz, based on the video and discussion. The quiz could be answered while watching the video. The last section was trip planning. We used the Rand McNally road atlas for that. We have to finish that up in the morning. Then it's out to the range. They have late model KWs with 10 speed transmissions. He said we'll start with backing and may go on the road in the afternoon. We will get the opportunity to work with all of the instructors. They want us to learn quickly and they will help us as much as we may need. Also, they gave us a copy of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. As far as pre trip goes, they will give us a sheet to study and it's up to us to learn it. They will help us as much as we need. We just have to ask. That's all for day one. Day 2 starts at 07:00. I'll get picked up at around 06:45.

Hi,

May I ask if on what state you've been train?

4-24-17 Day 1: First off there are three people in my class and I am the only one from CFI. The other two are on their own dimes. We all have our permits, so we won't be spending class time going over that. We started out filling out paperwork and watching a video on sexual harrassment. Then the other two had to go do drug tests and physicals. When they came back it was time for lunch. When you go to training through CFI you get $15.00 per day for meals. It's not much, but it can be streatched. The only place to eat near the school is the truck stop across the street. They have a restaurant and convenience store. After lunch there was a video which covered CDL/CMV basics. Much of the stuff you need to know for your permit. The next video was on log books. After each video was an easy quiz, based on the video and discussion. The quiz could be answered while watching the video. The last section was trip planning. We used the Rand McNally road atlas for that. We have to finish that up in the morning. Then it's out to the range. They have late model KWs with 10 speed transmissions. He said we'll start with backing and may go on the road in the afternoon. We will get the opportunity to work with all of the instructors. They want us to learn quickly and they will help us as much as we may need. Also, they gave us a copy of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. As far as pre trip goes, they will give us a sheet to study and it's up to us to learn it. They will help us as much as we need. We just have to ask. That's all for day one. Day 2 starts at 07:00. I'll get picked up at around 06:45.

Hi,

May I ask if on what state you've been train?

The school I went to is in Springfield MO and the other one they use is in Joplin MO. My road training with my trainer (TNT) was all over the lower 48 states. Does that answer your question?

Hello Big Scott.

I am at the laundromat and just read your CFI diary. I am very impressed. You dealt with a lot of issues besides training and came through with flying colors. I found your journey to be very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story.

Best Regards, Colin

Thanks. CFI is a great company.

Big Scott, I too just finished reading your diary of CFI training. I am very impressed with your open minded and strong determination to complete your training and enter the trucking profession with the best guidance to become a great driver. I hope you continue to update your progress and your future in the industry. Good luck to you in your career.

Big Scott, I too just finished reading your diary of CFI training. I am very impressed with your open minded and strong determination to complete your training and enter the trucking profession with the best guidance to become a great driver. I hope you continue to update your progress and your future in the industry. Good luck to you in your career.

Thank you. I am almost done with year one. I still love CFI and being out here. I can't complain about the money either.