P.D.I. Rochester NY

I too am looking for some info on PDI. I am looking to start in September. I too have the same hopes as you, but I am realistic about the away time as I know that I know the first year will be hell unless I get lucky. Let me know if you have anything on PDI.

 

KJB and Jammer61,

I made the decision to go to PDI. Talked to a few graduates and some long time truckers that I've known over the years. While I hope not to be OTR, it is not out of the Question for me.

There are pre-pay and early enrollment discounts that can lower your total out lay of funds. I pre-paid using some of my severance pay from my last job, and will get most of that back through a retraining allowance from the company that downsized me. Still tough to write that check for that amount while being un-employed.

My background does have some trucking experience with the USAF. Drove tractor trailers while in the military both on base and off. Never pursued it when I left the Military in 1980 because that is when I went to work for my last employer.

Now with that change in life and the need to keep on working, a Job in the Trucking industry seems to be a good fit for me personally. I discussed this at length with the School Recruiter on three occassions.

I just got back from my physical which I passed with flying colors. My classes start this Monday because the had an opening and I was flexible with my start date.

Had a tour of the facilities today and looked over the equipment. Seems like pretty nice stuff, well maintained and clean which is how I would want it.

The jobs I am looking for are not full time driver positions, but there are requirements to have a CDL. While I may not need the CDL-A it sure will not hurt, and being out of work, I have the time so I'm going for it!.