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Entered a VA trucking program that only gave me 4 days on the road with a trainer. Are there any better trucking programs out there? The VA had approved this one...
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Posted 10 y ago
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This is common in the truck industry. When I drove for Ryder, I went out with another driver for 1 day. The companies want to get you started by yourself as fast as possible.
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Cpl Shawn Hueter
Every company is different. My buddy has been with TMC and his new company that I can't think of the name right now. He went out for two weeks with TMC and one week with his new job.
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SGT Roger Childs
Yeah it's strange. I was looking at TMC for flatbed training. The VA says OJT is supposed to be 90 days at 50 per cent instruction I believe. Now when I did my truck driving VA paid me BAH. VA still has not paid me for the school. My school only charged me a partial amount luckily.
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Cpl Shawn Hueter
I would avoid TMC. If you're not with the Boat Division, John Deere or a special account you don't make any money. At least they gave you a discount on the school. The VA is very slow with making payments or paying.
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CPO Gregory Smith
I'm a driver trainer for a concrete company (Cemex). Our training program is 4 to 6 weeks including classroom time and driving with a trainer. Then a 30, 60, and 90 day review before a driver is considered fully qualified.
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