I Got My CDL-A From School Already . Which Company Gives The Best/extensive Otr Training?
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I believe that they will all give you "good training." It's in their best interest to do so. It's more about getting a trainer at the company you choose, that is "good." Speaking from my experience at Prime, you will be on the road for 40k miles. That's YOUR drive time, not the trucks. That 40k miles is just a base. If the trainer says you're not ready, or if you have an accident of some sort, you'll be on the truck for an additional 10k miles or more.
This may seem excessive, but when you solo out, you'll wish you had more.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Thank you and I agree about wishing I had more when I "solo out" is why I want "more training" not a ****y guy here, wants to be safe!
I believe that they will all give you "good training." It's in their best interest to do so. It's more about getting a trainer at the company you choose, that is "good." Speaking from my experience at Prime, you will be on the road for 40k miles. That's YOUR drive time, not the trucks. That 40k miles is just a base. If the trainer says you're not ready, or if you have an accident of some sort, you'll be on the truck for an additional 10k miles or more.
This may seem excessive, but when you solo out, you'll wish you had more.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
For personal family reasons I was not able to apply for a trucking job right after school but will soon. I tried to recall which company gave a very good OTR training not just a quickie as there is much to learn as I know the company wants to train in there own ways. I forgot one name, but I read they also trained mountain driving & etc. I am not concerned about "Home time" as I plan to be gone a lot. Thank you for help or advice! Don
Don, please realize if too much time has passed from when you went to school until now, you may be required to take a brief refresher course with the company you choose. Don't wait too much longer...
The only real quick training course I am aware of is with Schneider. Beyond that I agree with Diver, all good. I went to Swift's Richmond Academy several years back, no complaints. I still drive for them...served me well.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Don, keep this in mind: any company that hires you is going to make sure they can trust you with over a million dollars of stuff (their truck and a customer's freight). Be confident in yourself, and when the company feels good, they'll cut you loose.
Also, you're never done training. First it's school, then OTR with a trainer, then you go learn on your own. The old rule of thumb applies: any training only barely prepares you for the next step. So don't feel inadequate when your trainer says goodbye, you're good to go.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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For personal family reasons I was not able to apply for a trucking job right after school but will soon. I tried to recall which company gave a very good OTR training not just a quickie as there is much to learn as I know the company wants to train in there own ways. I forgot one name, but I read they also trained mountain driving & etc. I am not concerned about "Home time" as I plan to be gone a lot. Thank you for help or advice! Don
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.