If you’re ready to get into the trucking industry you probably have a lot of questions. Here are a few questions you should ask so you can make an informed decision.
For starters you should make a list of questions you have before you start your search. Next see if you can make a list of truck schools that have a good reputation. Most likely a company with a long-standing reputation will offer the best training in the field. When contacting these schools, ask the questions from your list and make sure they give you the education you need. Take a look at the following list and add these questions to your list before you start your search.
- What is the classroom curriculum? Be sure that driver safety, commercial transportation rules and regulations, and the driving basics are taught.
- How many hours driving are required in the course? Make sure this does not include sitting in the passenger seat! You need plenty of experience driving and handling a big rig.
- Find out the type of equipment used at the truck school. They should be comparable to what you will be driving in a career. Stay clear of automatic transmissions and older models that are no longer used by companies.
- Does the school offer job placements? Those schools owned by truck driving companies are more likely to guarantee you a job. If the school is privately owned, see what their percentage of job placement is before committing to the school. Ask about their relationships with other trucking companies.
- What are the costs? Is there a financial aid program? How about tuition reimbursement? A truck driving school may have a completely different fee schedule than another one. Costs can range widely from $1,500 up to $7,000.
We hope this information is helpful to you. Our truck school program is currently enrolling students. If you’re interested in getting started please visit CREngland.com.
Authored by: Dave Ferrara a.k.a. BIGrigdave