Sage Truck Driving School – Ft. Pierce, FL

First, anyone on this forum go through this school to get their CDL-A that could share some advice?
I contacted the school Friday and plan to attend one of their seminars this coming week.

I have a couple question and concerns, one being the area I'm in which seems limited on companies that will hire a new grad from here. The recruiter told me there were lots of them that will yet my research says otherwise. What I'm wondering is will they, or should I, try and get a pre-hire through Sage prior to plunking down 5k on the course?
I had stated my desired goal was to haul tankers and he said, pushing Schneider National, saying I could get on tankers with them after a year.
I had also inquired back in 2013 but didn't qualify for in-state tuition. At that time I had spoken with a gentleman that agreed with me on the bad hiring area. However this guy did insist they could find me a company even if it's local driving...sounds great to me.

My other concern is my work history since I moved to FL back in 2012. I moved here after buying a bunch of houses when the market crashed. Since then I have just been managing our properties and taking care of my 10 yo son. Where I'm located the market is red hot so I'm cashing out and going after what I've always wanted to do. Problem is I'm afraid no work history for the last 4 years is going to end my chances.

Everything else like driving record is spotless. I've had a Class B since 1984 and drove a few years back then. also have a lot of experience as a yard dog moving trailers around so I'm confident I can pass the road test with some schooling.

My desire is to drive a tanker and one day haul fuel locally and wondering if any companies would hire a new grad to haul tankers? My second choice is Flat-bed and last choice is Van.

Sorry for the long post but I need a mentor at this point

 

"Schneider Bulk hires new cdl grads; don't have to wait a year."

My understanding was they would hire me out of school to run Vans and would be eligible after one year to get on their tanker division.

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post, and giving me some companies to research.

 

Ah, that makes sense. Now I'll be much wiser come seminar time next week...thanks!

 

Funny you put CTL Transportation down 1st as I researched them a couple days ago and put them down on my list in the 1st column to inquire That said would you recommend me calling them prior to signing up for school for a pre-hire or wait until I am enrolled?

 

Great advice, thanks.
The 2x4 I have mastered, actually I'm used to walking on 1.5" 20 to 30' in the air. Just one of the skills I acquired after 25 years of framing houses. No fear of heights and agile as a cat.

The heart rate is a little high I noticed today while working out in the 100 deg heat. Luckily my GF is a ARNP and can give me physicals every day if needed to get it down. She'll probably prescribe extra nightly activity until it's lowered

Also, after reading up on Trimac Trans I'm torn between the two. I almost think Trimac would be a better company... If it was you looking and had to choose between the two, who would you pick?
What I really want out of the first year is the best training I can get.