I can't give this school 5 stars because I don't have anywhere else to compare it to, but as far as my experience with the school, it's good, I reccomend it, but it's only to give you the basic training to obtain a cdl. The real truck driver training comes when you get your first otr driving job. Real professional drivers go otr for at least 1 year minimum before they go local, my pops drove for 25 years, he was a real pro, my advice is to get a job with an otr company that will train you hands on with a trainer for at least 30 or more days otr, no 1 week or two weeks, it's not enough, schneider is not a good company for beginners, start with a company who have thorough training, that makes sure your got it before they turn you loose on your own, I got stuck having to chain up in the Sierra Nevada for almost 60 miles through the mountains, and I never was shown how to put chains on by schneider, who in the rite mind would send a new solo driver through mountains like those without the proper hands on training. Morons, but I did it by myself, no help and I live to tell about it, ice and snow chain restrictions. Serious stuff. Weigh your pros and co s on the company you choose, and do your research first, dont always believe the recruiters, there salesman, some honest, some not so honest. Any promises you get from a company, get it all in writing, dont just take there word for it. My boss has made me promises and deals that I have yet to see on my paycheck.
