Profile For Nathan S.

I am signing with Paschall Truck Lines after I graduate from Keystone Diesel Institute. Any suggestions, concerns, or advice, about PTL?

At first I was sceptical about Keystone Diesel Institute, but after my first day I am happy I came to this school. I am on my weekend now, next week is my last week at the school, provided I pass the Test at the third party tester.

They go over everything with us, I have all my endorsements, Doubles and Triples, tanker, and Hazmat endorsements. I passed all my tests at the DMV the first time, and had to take in house tests which is really good practice. The guys there at Keystone Diesel are down to earth, very helpful, and they can see where our strengths and weaknesses are, then work with us where we need help. Currently, I have one week of driving highway, rural, and city driving. As well as time spent on the backing range. We go over step by step how to do the backing maneuvers, they are straight line backing, sight side and blind side parrelel parking, off set backing, and the dreaded alley docking. With pre trip inspection, we cover everything from the out side appearance, under the hood, brakes, suspension, tires, rims, fuel tank, steps, frame, fifth wheel, and the trailer. There is more, but that's just a little bit of what we need to know. I will be signing with Paschall Truck Lines once I graduate. From what I gave been told by the recruiter, and saw when I googled them, they look like a decent company. If anyone has any suggestions, or concerns about PTL please let me know.