Is Four Weeks Of Schooling Enough?

Hi I am looking at 160 Driving school which is a private school that work with surrounding trucking companies. I live in Iowa but I can attend the Moline school. What do you all think?

160 hours is the minimum training that the trucking companies can accept, and yes, it's enough time to learn what you need to pass your exams to obtain your cdl-a.

Yep, it is enough to get your license but under no circumstances are most drivers ready to solo at that point. You may have your license but still need additional training that you will get at your first company before you are ready to solo.

Is that the name of the school? If so, the "160" hours we've talked about is right on the door!

As for if the school is any good, the best way is to check with the Trucking Companies you're interested in, ask if they know the school & will hire their graduates.

Have you seen How To Choose A School?

Wow, thanks everyone for your help and I will look up the links! I'm not sure then if I should choose that I like to be secure in my knowledge and Cedar Rapids has about 8 trucking companies and 3 have their own school.

160 hours is the minimum training that the trucking companies can accept, and yes, it's enough time to learn what you need to pass your exams to obtain your cdl-a.

It really depends on the student. Some will get it in 4 weeks, others will need more time. If you have never driven anything large, are not mechanically inclined, have trouble studying and passing tests, or don't like progressing at a faster speed of learning, maybe a 4 week school is not for you. Find out from the school what happens if, after the 4 weeks you need a bit more time or practice if they will provide it and for what cost. I went to a 220 hour school at my local college and there were people who did not get their cdl for one reason or another. I didn't have a problem but I am a fast learner, a good test taker, very mechanically inclined and had driven large non-cdl trucks and heavy equipment for years. I don't think anyone can tell you if a 4 week school is enough for you without knowing quite a lot about you. For most it is enough. For some it is not.

Phil

Hi Phil, I am very mechanically inclined and take paper tests well. But, I will take into account what you said about the pace. I have driven large non cdl trucks for a roofing company. That was fun! Thanks for the advice!

It really depends on the student. Some will get it in 4 weeks, others will need more time. If you have never driven anything large, are not mechanically inclined, have trouble studying and passing tests, or don't like progressing at a faster speed of learning, maybe a 4 week school is not for you. Find out from the school what happens if, after the 4 weeks you need a bit more time or practice if they will provide it and for what cost. I went to a 220 hour school at my local college and there were people who did not get their cdl for one reason or another. I didn't have a problem but I am a fast learner, a good test taker, very mechanically inclined and had driven large non-cdl trucks and heavy equipment for years. I don't think anyone can tell you if a 4 week school is enough for you without knowing quite a lot about you. For most it is enough. For some it is not.

Phil