Comments By Cactus Mo~

Hi guys I want to add something I agree do not rush things,but,I personally before I enrolled to the trucking school,I decide to go MVC my self,and start taking all the test,,by the time I got into the school I already had my permit ready to begin the practice in the truck,after I enrolled in the school I just need to pass hazmat,so I was ahead of things ,I'm now in my 3 week of practicing in the truck,I just have to pay the fees for the finger prints $86 and I'm planing to get the TWIC card just to cover my self,again but that's me,so by the time I get my cdl,I have all emdorsment and my chances are wider to get into a good company.

some schools do not allow you to get your permit before getting there I found that out with Celadon last year I had already gotten my SC permit and it did me no good I had to retest and do the Indiana one with the class..

I am pulling my hair out here.. I have been contacting company after company and everything goes well I get accepted except for one small problem MY LOCATION!!! What are some companies that have schools that will hire out of North Central Idaho? I have researched swift however I wanted to keep looking I am not really liking some things I have heard or the pay rate.. I realize I have to start somewhere and was so hoping to go back to Celadon but I guess that is out as their hiring area is limited.. Please advise..

I was there at the beginning of the school. Back then it was a bit disorganized hence the reason I came home I was waiting and waiting to test and that never seemed like it was going to happen I hear they have cleaned it up a bit not sure but maybe someone can clarify I was approved to go back however not sure about hiring area at this time as I have moved also there was no team requirement at that time so if anyone can clarify the time required that would be great

Well, the moment I've been planning on for the past year and a half has finally arrived. This Monday I begin my training with Sage trucking school in Coeur d'Alene, ID. I honestly feel this is a very good school that stands behind their students the whole way. I suppose one thing that impressed me about them was that lots of recruiters go to their schools to recruit. The companies must feel the shcool is giving what the students need to get started.

I choose a private school over a company school so that I would have the freedom to work with who I wanted. Also, a private school is less likely to be impatient with new students. Company schools can be very demanding at times. I choose the five week class over the four week class to give myself as much training as possible. I don't think I can ever get enough of that.

As time goes on I will keep ya'll posted as to how they do things and my experience throughout the process. I want to thank Brett, Gujax, and Starcar who have encouraged me with their advice and suggestions. Over all this time I haven't given up my dream.

Hi I am coming from Moscow, Idaho how is sage going? I am headed there in May. I havent heard many diaries or stories about Sage. I am also going this route for the same exact reasons as you are. I got my approval from WIA yesterday so now the waiting game begins I did however go ahead and do my permit as I had to transfer to Idaho anyways so I thought I might as well get er done. and that was One and done

Old School's link will give you a driver's perspective and we have our own information and review of Prime's Training Program at that link.

Brett,

I did just that! Oh and I want to thank you personally. I have been doing this training on your site for almost a year and half now and this is the second time I was able to pass all my tests in one day and only miss one question. I am smiling from ear to ear. so now that is out of the way I have more time to focus on Pre Trip and driving skills while the other students are prepping for the permit. Thanks again!!

Hey Tater Rolls, check out this lengthy thread in our Training Diaries section. It is Steve's Training Journal from our old forum, re-mixed and re-mastered by our ever helpful moderator Daniel B. It's chock full of valuable information.

I went and read the blog and very very good! I love the way he writes and tells his story as if I was watching a movie. Sounds like they might be a very good fit for me. I will attempt to give them a call tomorrow as I just got home and its a 3 hour time difference and nobody is probably there anymore today. I do already have a plan to attend DTS in Spokane, Wa that WIA is paying for but wanted to check out another opton but at any rate when I am finished with school I will need to pick a company to start with and Prime just might be it.

I have a similar problem. For the last 13 years or so I have been the 24/7 care-giver for my father. Therefore I have no employment history, and even worse is the fact that I have no IRS records, either. I can get letters from my brothers and my father's physician for some documentation on the issue, but will it be enough? Any suggestions?

Ask the recruiters what they will accept. As long as the company is satisfied with your explanation of what you've been doing for the past x number of years, that's all you need.

Mine is very simalur to yours. I have been a stay at home mom/wife and caregiver to my disabled daughter for the past several years so therefore no tax records to prove that. I had 3 of the best contacts I could find write letters stating what I had been doing , the reasons, and the outcome and if they would hire me themselves and had those notarized. The companies I have talked with thus far are ok with them and most of them understand.

has anyone been through Prime Inc for their CDL training? What is it like? what does it take to get accepted? will they work with gaps in employment if you have 3 letters of reference that are notarized? any advice would be great

has anyone been through Prime for their CDL training? what is it like? what does it take to get accepted? will they work with gaps in employment if you have 3 lettrs of reference that are notarized? any advice would be great

On my last week. Mostly driving and backing and then the skills test on Saturday. Need some work on my in-cab and learning to take my down shifting at a slower pace. Most will come with experience I hope. Winetaster the chaining up is not to hard and if you chain up you own vehicle think of it with two tires. Our instructor showed us some ideas so as not have to lay on the ground when pulling through. Me personally if don't have to sit it out.

Hey Tracy I live pretty close to you in Moscow, Idaho and will be going to sage soon as well getting the finishing touches from WIA this week an will aim for a start date next week. what is your honest experience with them? I keep hearing bad things about sage that most truck companies wont accept their training is this true?