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What is the best driving school in CA and who should I avoid

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by 2zlady, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. Sep 14, 2011 #1
    2zlady

    2zlady Bobtail Member

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    Hi Folks! Thinking about a career change and would love any feedback on driving schools. I have read a lot of negative about CRE...any suggestions?
     
    2zlady, Sep 14, 2011
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  3. Sep 14, 2011 #2
    Bumpnrun

    Bumpnrun Light Load Member

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    If your willing to go out of state I would recommend the Swift Academy in San Antonio, Tx. I am no longer w/ Swift but cannot complain about the school - they taught me the skills needed to be successful in trucking...
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2011 #3
    maxwelltie

    maxwelltie Medium Load Member

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    You don't say what part of the state you're in.
    SoCal has United. Good company.
    If you're on unemployment in CA, they will pay your tuition to a private school in state.
     
    maxwelltie, Sep 14, 2011
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  5. Sep 14, 2011 #4
    U2Exit

    U2Exit Road Train Member

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    There is a trailer parked on CA-4 outside of Stockton a few miles west of the Vanco TS that says something to the effect of "Get your CDL in a week" with a phone number.:biggrin_2559:

    I would say stay away from that place. My guess is the training might be questionable with just a week.:biggrin_25513:

    Anyone else seen it?

    I think there is a Toy R Us DC out there. My parents live in Antioch so I see it when I BT to and from where I park my trailer in Lodi when I visit.
     
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  7. Sep 14, 2011 #5
    2zlady

    2zlady Bobtail Member

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    I am up in Northern Cal, central coast. Near San Jose. I have talked with a Roadmaster recruiter but they are pricey (ouch!):biggrin_2555: Saw a few outfits just out of SAC as well...just want to get the best training for the money and a future in the industry...
     
    2zlady, Sep 14, 2011
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  8. Sep 14, 2011 #6
    cliff

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    Bumpnrun did you haft to do 2 years with swift
     
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