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The Benefits of CDL License in a Construction Career! Will a CDL License Enhance Your Construction Career? Find out how obtaining a CDL can lead to better job prospects, increased earnings, and diverse opportunities in construction. Watch to learn more! #trucking #truckdriver #cdl #cdllicense

If you asked the average person on the street, they would believe that all you need to get a truck driving job is a Class 1 (A) license! Although having the license is a requirement, simply passing the Government Road test doesn't make you an employable entry level professional driver. I received a call today from a prospective student who wanted to know the tuition cost of our MELT program. Our MELT program exceeds the minimum requirements in British Columbia, and we train with fully loaded tandem and tridem trailers in the mountains, so our operating costs are higher (fuel, tires, insurance) so our tuition is as well. The prospective client went quiet when I quoted our tuition fee to them, and I asked them why. He said there are much cheaper courses available and all he wanted to do was get his class 1. I asked him what type of driving job he was interested in and if he had spoken to any potential employers. He said he hadn't but was going to once he had his class1. I suggested to him that he should speak to employers now and ask which schools they will hire graduates from, as simply having the license won't necessarily result in a job. He was surprised and I explained that taking the cheapest program although they will teach you how to pass a road test, they won't prepare you for employment with a quality carrier. If you save money on tuition but can't get a job, then that purchase was far more expensive than spending 2 or even 3 times as much and gaining a solid entry level job at the end of the course. If you are looking for a return on your investment seldom is the cheapest option going to give you the best return! This spawns several questions for me. If you are a carrier or existing professional driver, do you take the time to educate any prospective drivers you meet on the benefits of attending a quality training program? If you are a school owner, manager or licensed driving instructor, are you teaching your students how to properly and safely manage heavily loaded trucks in all situations? Are you simply part of the problem teaching people how to pass a road-test in an automated transmission? If you are looking to enter the industry, do your research, talk to schools, talk to experienced drivers and most importantly talk to quality employers who operate quality equipment and provide a safe and legal workplace. This is where you want to get a job so ensure you will meet their entry requirements before you spend a penny!

Benefits of getting your truck licence from Great Heavy Driving School Safety and Compliance: Improved Safety and Reduced Risk: Truck driving schools provide thorough training on safety protocols, traffic rules, and regulations. If you want to learn how to drive safely and responsibly, this is a great place to start. Compliance with Regulations: Knowing hours-of-service regulations, load weight restrictions, and proper maintenance procedures is crucial. A good truck driving school will ensure you understand these and can comply. Job Skills and Career: Strong Foundation in Truck Driving: Learning from experienced instructors gives you a solid foundation in essential truck driving skills and techniques. This will make you a more attractive candidate to potential employers. Licence Acquisition: A good truck driving school will prepare you to get your licence, which is a requirement for truck driving jobs. Finding the right Truck Driving School: It's wise to research several schools before making a decision. Call Great Heavy Driving School to learn more about their programme, including curriculum, instructors, and job placement assistance. You can also read online reviews to see what other students have experienced. We have a 4.8 rating on Google Reviews. Your road to success starts at Great Heavy Driving School! The open road awaits! Your path to excellence starts here.

Well said Andy Roberts. We need to educate every potential client who calls our offices to why these 3 questions are the worse that can be asked by them; how much? How long? When can I get my test done? Wrong questions! These are the important questions; What is your school’s placement rate? What is your first time pass rate? Who are the companies that hire your students? What type of equipment will I train on? What type of certification do your trainers have? Loaded equipment? Nighttime driving? Do you have a simulator? With over 16,000 grads and over 600 corporate customers KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc knows training. It is our responsibility to educate our potential customers so they can make a solid decision. Encourage them to call leading trucking companies and ask them where they should get their education. If your a great school your name will come up. Most importantly say no to potential clients who are not going to succeed or be a good fit for our industry. The golden triangle-Great school, great carrier, great insurer. This leads to less turnover of entry level professional drivers. The best thing we can do is legitimize the profession. Red Seal Apprenticeship! Join the Movement!

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17-year-olds driving trucks? 🚛 A high school in Washington, Connell High School (CHS), is proposing a groundbreaking plan to allow 17-year-olds to get a learner’s permit (CDLP) and start driving trucks the day they turn 18! 🎓 With 180 hours of training, including classroom lessons 📚, fieldwork 🛠️, and real-world driving practice 🚚, they believe this program will help students secure stable, well-paying jobs right after graduation. 💼 But is this a good idea? Supporters argue that it could help solve the truck driver shortage 🛑 and provide immediate job opportunities for young people. 💪 However, critics worry that 17 and 18-year-olds might not have the maturity and experience needed for long-haul trucking. 🛣️ There are also concerns about safety ⚠️ and the challenges of insuring younger drivers. The #FMCSA is currently reviewing this proposal. If approved, it could set a precedent for other schools to follow. But does putting teenagers behind the wheel of an 80,000 lb truck sound safe to you? 🤔 What do YOU think? Should high schoolers be allowed to drive 18-wheelers? Are they ready for the responsibility? Let us know in the comments below! 💬👇 #truckerlife #truckingindustry #drivershortage #safetymatters #ontheroadagain #highschooltraining #transportationnew #allabouttrucks #teenagedrivers #trucksafety #trucking #trucksdaily

Question from the #trucking Rumor Mill: Has Hirschbach ended their CDL Training school and program for aspiring #truckdrivers? Am i late to the party? Did everyone know about this except for me? Just heard a driver report that one less training opportunity is available for new drivers. A recruiter informed them that the CDL Training School was no longer being offered. Which is always unfortunate. One of the main areas that the #truckingindustry could stand to invest more time/money/resources in is in training and education of new drivers. Job placement and networking, safety training, understanding the local economy and opportunities, and on down the list: good truck driving schools and driver development programs are vital to growth and sustainability in the industry. This'd be the type of thing i'd reach out to people like Dave Dein and see what their advice is on folks that may be looking for other opportunities to get into a solid training program, or revisit groups like the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma that have developed their own programs over the years. Hopefully this rumor isn't true, the industry could always use more quality options elsewhere for folks to jump into.

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This is how we build the Aviation/Aerospace workforce but we need to adjust our thinking. For instance, #skilledtrades stole a jump on #aviation and #aerospace during last year's American School Counselor Association conference. They were there in force with all the #constructiontrades. Meanwhile #aviationexhibitors talked about #pilots and #universityeducation. Guidance counselors start #careerexploration in first grade and the only #aviationjobs they included in their software programs were #pilot #aviationmaintenancetechnician an #aerospaceengineer. Construction trades and their unions pay for the training. "The number of students enrolled in #vocational-focused community colleges rose 16% last year to its highest level since the National Student Clearinghouse began tracking such data in 2018, The Wall Street Journal reported. "The ranks of students studying construction trades rose 23% during that time, while those in programs covering HVAC and vehicle maintenance and repair increased 7%. "Demand for trade apprenticeships, which let students combine work experience with a course of study often paid for by employers, has boomed lately. In a survey of high school and college-age people by software company Jobber last year, 75% said they would be interested in vocational schools offering paid, on-the-job training." So, this article on how #GenZ is rejecting the #collegeroute in favor of the high salaries they will achieve fairly fast in the #skilledtrades, is not surprising. #aviationmanufacturers are hurting for #workforce. https://lnkd.in/e5baF7z3 Aviation Technician Education Council