Ace training center vs community college. Which one for training?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by fantasy08, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. fantasy08

    fantasy08 Bobtail Member

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    It's been an exhausting road finding funding to start my truck driving career,but I finally did and they said they would like to put me up with a place called Ace Training Center. I looked the place up and its seems suspect to me. Their website is flimsy. No tuition information etc. http://www.acetrainingcenter.net They don't seem to have any accreditation. Not even with the BBB. The brochure I was given said they are a proprietary school. The classes(day) are from 8-5 for only 4 weeks. They have night classes from 5-12 a.m. for 6 weeks though. Wonder why the difference? They also make you get your CDL permit in class. I asked what if I have one before class starts and was told I could drive sooner if I did that. So basically one week out of only four that are given is going to be for getting a permit thus limiting driving time. Also the paperwork I was given said that the training would be OTR. However, I do like that they train you,but you sign no contract with them. You pick who you want to drive with.

    The community college near me however trains for two months and an optional third month internship. Website is heavy with info and professional(accreditation) and grand total is one thousand seven hundred. You are required to have CDL permit before class starts because you get put in the truck first day.

    Also which is better out of the two day or night driving?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    The ACE website looks OK. 200 hr. course which is good because most companies want at least 160 hrs.

    Community colleges have an excellent reputation for training and low cost.

    ACE gets you into the workforce a month earlier than the community college. Both are probably OK.

    Contact a good company such as Howard Transportation in Ellisville and ask if they accept new CDL grads from either school. The most important issue is to get with a good company right out of school and not waste time with some poverty wage company.

    I prefer night driving due to less traffic congestion.
     
  4. briarhopper

    briarhopper Light Load Member

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    I am looking into the community college route - just curious which community college is it that's near to you? Thanks.
     
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    Start a list of companies you like and put the applications in as soon as you start school. The day you graduate you can choose which company you want from the job offers. For more options and better pay, get all the endorsements, TWIC, and a passport.
    Here's some good companies to consider that hire new CDL graduates:

    Tyson Foods
    Melton Truck Lines
    Watkins & Shepard
    Howard Transportation
    Schneider Bulk
    Trimac
    Superior Carriers
    CTL Transportation
    SVTN
     
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  6. ohseven1098

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    I just got accepted in my local community college program. They coordinate with a local trucking school, so best of both worlds?
     
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