Need advice on National Truck Driving School in Green Cove Springs Florida

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by pacman869, Jan 17, 2014.

  1. pacman869

    pacman869 Bobtail Member

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    Hi, My wife and I have talked about team driving since we met 22 years ago. Well the kids are on there own and we having nothing holding us back so this year is the year. We are looking at getting our CDL training through National Truck Driving School in Green Cove Springs Florida. The odd thing is I can't find any reviews, good or bad on the internet. I find this kind of strange since they've been in business for over 25 years. Can anyone tell me of their experiences with this school?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    If it's 160 hr. school, it should be OK.
    Call some team companies you're interested in and ask if they accept graduates from the school.

    Here's some team companies in your area:

    CTL Transportation
    Benny Whitehead Trucking
    SVTN
    Schneider Bulk
     
  4. 123456

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    pacman,

    It is generally considered one of the best schools in florida.
     
  5. pacman869

    pacman869 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Chinatown, total school time is about 330 hours with 160 hours of it being yard and road training on the equipment. I appreciate some possible employer suggestions. The school seems to promote Covenant for teams but I'm definately going to do some research.
     
  6. pacman869

    pacman869 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, 123456 That's good to hear. In this day and age when you can find out about anything you want on any subject on the internet, I found it interesting I couldn't find any 3rd party info on this school.
     
  7. meatmonkey

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    After being off the road for the last 12 years, looks like I may have to go back to trucking school. I'm close to Green Cove living in St. Johns county. What surprises me is the two month school times today. When I did it back when, the schools were around two weeks if I remember correctly.
     
  8. pacman869

    pacman869 Bobtail Member

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    National does their classroom portion online and the actual hands on is 3 weeks at their facility in Green Cove Springs. They say the online portion should be completed in 2-3 months. They do have an accelerated program where you spend 4 weeks at their facility to do the classroom and hands on. That may be a better option for you.
     
  9. meatmonkey

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    Outstanding! I appreciate the information.
     
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