 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.
2.
Does Volunteer Training Center
offer job placement?
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?
15 days, classes run Monday through
Friday 7 AM to 5 PM.
4.
Do I have to sign a contract with
a trucking company? No,
Volunteer Training conducts state
certified training. You can work
for any carrier you want without
a contract.
5.
Is lodging and transportation
available? Yes, Volunteer
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 $5495.00.
In most cases, the company you
work for offers 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 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 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 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 over 20,000
drivers in the U.S. By 2011, the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
estimates a shortage of 111,000
drivers. Even with high fuel costs,
products must be hauled and delivered.
Trucking is the backbone of the
American economy!
Call Volunteer today and
begin your profitable and rewarding
career as a professional driver.
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