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Hey everyone, I been snooping around the website for about a month and now I'm ready to introduce myself! I'm 26 years old, I reside in Las Vegas NV and I'm currently attending AIT's 24 week program (I started 5/2) I was attending a mom and pops school by the name of AGS (even though it was a mistake, I did attain my CDL permeant with tankers in 3 days) for about a month, I left because sarge (the owner) he's literately a one man show, hes running the school on his own with 1 truck, no backing rang, and 10 students, more than half of those students been there since last August! So I jumped ship and enrolled at AIT. I do have a concern with AIT's program legnth. I'm wondering why is this program so long, it's broken down to 10 weeks class, 8 weeks behind the wheel and 6 weeks paid externship. Is the length of the program unheard of? And would employers rather pick me than vs a student that came out of a 4 week program?

Welcome: Sounds about right maybe a little long. When I attended training with Millis Transfer in Trenton Ohio that Actual Classroom part was 3 1/2 weeks long and ON THE ROAD with a certified trainer was between 6-10 weeks. Depending on how well you did and they had a check list, and you had to do so many before they would sign you off. If you where lucky you where on the short end for about 5 weeks, I have heard of companies going longer. Not ALL mom and pop outfits are bad but that one sounded bad. As long as you have your CDL -A with endorsements you shouldn't have to many issues getting hired on. I will caution you as will many people on this page, DO RESEARCH before you sign on with a company. I went and hung out at truck stops and would approach drivers with companies I was interested in. Usually in the restaurant or store when they didn't look to be in a hurry. I would introduce my self ask if I could pick their brain about driving and if they agreed, afterwards I would usually pick up their tab. Remember if a company sounds TO GOOD to be true...it probably is. Just decide how much you need to make to survive, how much home time you want, do you have a pet you want to take along with you. What are the benefits like, and I mean MORE then just insurance. Millis Pays for EVERYTHING, if you sit at a pickup or delivery to long you get paid, they pay for your tolls. If you break down on the side of the highway you go into breakdown pay, they have a rider program where for like $25 A YEAR you can take ANYONE over the AGE of 10 with you on the truck. Basically the only thing you pay out of pocket their is YOUR FOOD and anything YOU want to buy, (shirts, pants) but KEEP your receipts if it is, something you use for work, you can most likely write off at the end of the year for taxes.

Hey everyone, I been snooping around the website for about a month and now I'm ready to introduce myself! I'm 26 years old, I reside in Las Vegas NV and I'm currently attending AIT's 24 week program (I started 5/2) I was attending a mom and pops school by the name of AGS (even though it was a mistake, I did attain my CDL permeant with tankers in 3 days) for about a month, I left because sarge (the owner) he's literately a one man show, hes running the school on his own with 1 truck, no backing rang, and 10 students, more than half of those students been there since last August! So I jumped ship and enrolled at AIT. I do have a concern with AIT's program legnth. I'm wondering why is this program so long, it's broken down to 10 weeks class, 8 weeks behind the wheel and 6 weeks paid externship. Is the length of the program unheard of? And would employers rather pick me than vs a student that came out of a 4 week program?

Thanks for the reply, I highly appreciate it and will take everything you into consideration and weigh out my options. I do have one pre hire from Carolina Cargo which ima use them as a safety net just incase Navajo express and Western express don't have the resources to hire me once I finish schooling. If I had a choose based on all the information I have gathered, I'll more than likely go with Western express flatbed division.

Welcome: Sounds about right maybe a little long. When I attended training with Millis Transfer in Trenton Ohio that Actual Classroom part was 3 1/2 weeks long and ON THE ROAD with a certified trainer was between 6-10 weeks. Depending on how well you did and they had a check list, and you had to do so many before they would sign you off. If you where lucky you where on the short end for about 5 weeks, I have heard of companies going longer. Not ALL mom and pop outfits are bad but that one sounded bad. As long as you have your CDL -A with endorsements you shouldn't have to many issues getting hired on. I will caution you as will many people on this page, DO RESEARCH before you sign on with a company. I went and hung out at truck stops and would approach drivers with companies I was interested in. Usually in the restaurant or store when they didn't look to be in a hurry. I would introduce my self ask if I could pick their brain about driving and if they agreed, afterwards I would usually pick up their tab. Remember if a company sounds TO GOOD to be true...it probably is. Just decide how much you need to make to survive, how much home time you want, do you have a pet you want to take along with you. What are the benefits like, and I mean MORE then just insurance. Millis Pays for EVERYTHING, if you sit at a pickup or delivery to long you get paid, they pay for your tolls. If you break down on the side of the highway you go into breakdown pay, they have a rider program where for like $25 A YEAR you can take ANYONE over the AGE of 10 with you on the truck. Basically the only thing you pay out of pocket their is YOUR FOOD and anything YOU want to buy, (shirts, pants) but KEEP your receipts if it is, something you use for work, you can most likely write off at the end of the year for taxes.

Hey everyone, I been snooping around the website for about a month and now I'm ready to introduce myself! I'm 26 years old, I reside in Las Vegas NV and I'm currently attending AIT's 24 week program (I started 5/2) I was attending a mom and pops school by the name of AGS (even though it was a mistake, I did attain my CDL permeant with tankers in 3 days) for about a month, I left because sarge (the owner) he's literately a one man show, hes running the school on his own with 1 truck, no backing rang, and 10 students, more than half of those students been there since last August! So I jumped ship and enrolled at AIT. I do have a concern with AIT's program legnth. I'm wondering why is this program so long, it's broken down to 10 weeks class, 8 weeks behind the wheel and 6 weeks paid externship. Is the length of the program unheard of? And would employers rather pick me than vs a student that came out of a 4 week program?

Skateboarding????? That is back breaking work but if you don't mind it and are up for the challenge the money can be good. I was injured at a house fire so I can't do that kind of labor any more :-(

Thanks for the reply, I highly appreciate it and will take everything you into consideration and weigh out my options. I do have one pre hire from Carolina Cargo which ima use them as a safety net just incase Navajo express and Western express don't have the resources to hire me once I finish schooling. If I had a choose based on all the information I have gathered, I'll more than likely go with Western express flatbed division.

Welcome: Sounds about right maybe a little long. When I attended training with Millis Transfer in Trenton Ohio that Actual Classroom part was 3 1/2 weeks long and ON THE ROAD with a certified trainer was between 6-10 weeks. Depending on how well you did and they had a check list, and you had to do so many before they would sign you off. If you where lucky you where on the short end for about 5 weeks, I have heard of companies going longer. Not ALL mom and pop outfits are bad but that one sounded bad. As long as you have your CDL -A with endorsements you shouldn't have to many issues getting hired on. I will caution you as will many people on this page, DO RESEARCH before you sign on with a company. I went and hung out at truck stops and would approach drivers with companies I was interested in. Usually in the restaurant or store when they didn't look to be in a hurry. I would introduce my self ask if I could pick their brain about driving and if they agreed, afterwards I would usually pick up their tab. Remember if a company sounds TO GOOD to be true...it probably is. Just decide how much you need to make to survive, how much home time you want, do you have a pet you want to take along with you. What are the benefits like, and I mean MORE then just insurance. Millis Pays for EVERYTHING, if you sit at a pickup or delivery to long you get paid, they pay for your tolls. If you break down on the side of the highway you go into breakdown pay, they have a rider program where for like $25 A YEAR you can take ANYONE over the AGE of 10 with you on the truck. Basically the only thing you pay out of pocket their is YOUR FOOD and anything YOU want to buy, (shirts, pants) but KEEP your receipts if it is, something you use for work, you can most likely write off at the end of the year for taxes.

Hey everyone, I been snooping around the website for about a month and now I'm ready to introduce myself! I'm 26 years old, I reside in Las Vegas NV and I'm currently attending AIT's 24 week program (I started 5/2) I was attending a mom and pops school by the name of AGS (even though it was a mistake, I did attain my CDL permeant with tankers in 3 days) for about a month, I left because sarge (the owner) he's literately a one man show, hes running the school on his own with 1 truck, no backing rang, and 10 students, more than half of those students been there since last August! So I jumped ship and enrolled at AIT. I do have a concern with AIT's program legnth. I'm wondering why is this program so long, it's broken down to 10 weeks class, 8 weeks behind the wheel and 6 weeks paid externship. Is the length of the program unheard of? And would employers rather pick me than vs a student that came out of a 4 week program?