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Sky Bay Trucking School - Fontana, CA

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Jake91, Sep 13, 2010.

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  1. Sep 13, 2010 #1
    Jake91

    Jake91 Bobtail Member

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    I've Called Sky Bay Trucking School, they said it will cost 645 For a Full Course!
    This school is located out in Fontana, CA
    They said 160 Hours of Experience.


    Has anyone been here ?

    Sky Bay Trucking School
    10840 Cherry Avenue
    Fontana, CA 92337

    I'm 19 Years Old, and I found a trucking school close to me and that will accept me :)
     
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  3. Sep 13, 2010 #2
    Working Class Patriot

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    You might want to go here first....
     
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  4. Sep 13, 2010 #3
    Jake91

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    Thank You So Much!

    Ok, Found Advanced School of Driving, :)
    Fontana, CA Once Again

    and so far the website says 120, but not to sure what that is about
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2010 #4
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  7. Sep 14, 2010 #5
    Jimbo60

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    Jake91

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    Thank Jim, :) You saved me lol
     
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    Jimbo60 Thanks this.
  9. Sep 14, 2010 #7
    Jake91

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    Why do we need trucking schools?
    Seems to me it's easier finding a trucker that will teach you and pay him 100 dollars per week or so, and maybe join him on a 'trip' ... learn more about it..
    and then get your CDL Permit, drive his truck for him "Without saying anything to dispatch" and then once ready, you can get a appointment for your CDL License?

    This seems so much cheaper and less of a headache of signing your 'pocket' away...

    Makes sense to me?

    Trucking Company's want you to have experience driving trucks right?
    not about what school you went to?

    Cant you just do the same as you would of getting Class C license?
     
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    Jimbo60

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    You can but, remember when you're dealing with the bigger companies, they have a lot of corporate policies that aren't necessarily grounded in the real world.

    The bottom line is that you play by their rules or you don't play in their playground.

    However look at it this way, the school trains you to get a CDL - don't expect a whole lot more. Time with a trainer is usually what gives you a foundation as a driver.

    BTW - read the Skyway post carefully. I got exactly what I wanted and pretty much what I paid for. I also discussed them with some of the major carriers i.e. Werner, Schnieder, Gordon and, W&S. All of them accepted Skyway as an entry level training program.

    Make your decision based on what you think YOUR needs are, not just cost.

    ............ Jim
     
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  11. Sep 14, 2010 #9
    Jake91

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    Well Here is a list of schools i'm looking forward to.. I'm just trying to get into a school where they will teach what i needed to be teached and not have to ask my aunt to give me Couple Thousands of dollars.

    I'll edit with more information about the schools..


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    Advance School of Driving - A+ - 1495$
    13946 Jurupa Avenue
    Fontana, CA 92337
    Tel: (909) 349-2585
    Fax: (909) 349-2852
    No Financial Aid

    California Truck Driving Academy - 4540$
    921 N. Poinsettia Street, Unit A
    Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1-800-581-2048
    No Financial Aid Avaiable

    Skyway Trucking School - C - 1500$
    14796 Washington Drive
    Fontana, CA 92335
    Tel: (909) 428-2700
    Fax: (909) 428-2720
    EDD/Welfare Financial Aid May be available

    Sky Bay Trucking School - F - 700$
    10840 Cherry Avenue
    Fontana, CA 92337-7151 map
    Tel: (909) 574-8369
    No Financial Aid

    United Truck Driving School - 4450$
    Riverside, CA/Inland Empire
    1737 Atlanta Ave. H-7
    Riverside, CA 92507
    Toll free: (888) 402-1924
    EDD/Welfare Financial Aid * Tuition Reimbursed

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    Mobile One-Stop - EDD
    1151 Spruce Street
    Riverside 92507
    Telephone: 1-951-955-3100
    Closed Fridays

    EDD May help; have to go to Spruce St, and apply
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  12. Sep 14, 2010 #10
    Jimbo60

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    If I were you, in your position, I would visit each school and look at exactly what is being taught on the practice range and in the classroom. Also try to get an idea of exactly how much time behind the wheel you'll get. Some of the cheaper schools will send you to the DMV with as little time as they can.

    One thing to be warry of is that some schools are mills for the mega-carriers.

    I think that United is tied up pretty tight with Swift and Roadmaster in Fontana (you left them off the list) is completely wrapped up with Werner. So much so that their school location is inside Werner's Fontana terminal.


    Good luck.



    ............. Jim
     
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