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 1. With the rising costs of
fuel, do I have to pay for my own fuel and
maintenance? No, if
you drive for a company , they provide fuel and maintenance. You simply
drive.
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2. Does United Truck School offer placement
assistance? Yes, we work with major carriers to secure
you a job immediately when you complete the training and obtain your Commercial Drivers
License.
3. How long is the
course? 18 days, classes run Monday
through Friday 7 AM to 5 PM.
4. Do I have to
sign a contract with a trucking company? No, United Truck Driving School conducts state certified training.
You can work for any carrier you want without a contract.
5. Is lodging and
transportation available? Yes, United
works with its students to make you as comfortable as possible so you can focus on your
training.
6. How often do I
get home as a truck diver? Most companies
allow drivers to get home on weekends. Some companies allow you to decide how long you want
to stay on the road.
7.
How much is this going to cost me? Tuition
is $4995.00. In most cases, the company you work for may offer you tuition
reimbursement.
8. What type of equipment do you train
with? We use late model conventional
tractor trailers. We train with 48 and 53 foot flatbed and van trailers to assure you get the
truck driver training you will need to be ready for opportunities in the
future.
9. Do you offer
weekend classes? Yes, we offer flexible
weekend training to fit our students busy schedules.
10. Are companies
pet friendly? Yes, most of the trucking
companies today are pet friendly.
11. Do the
companies offer rider programs? It depends
on the company's policy, but the majority do allow riders.
12. Do you train
team drivers? Yes, we train and find jobs
for team drivers. Team truck drivers are in high demand.
13.
With the cost of fuel today, how strong is the trucking industry? Do I have to worry about
getting laid off? No, there is currently a
shortage of truck drivers in the U.S. By 2012 most estimates show a shortage of truck drivers.
Even with high fuel costs, products must be hauled and delivered. Trucking is the backbone of
the American economy!
14. Do you offer refresher courses
for people who have previously had CDL's? Yes, we offer a refresher
program of 100 hours……..Must have a valid Tennessee CDL to qualify for our refresher program.
Refresher tuition is $3330.00.
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