Truck
Driver Training FAQ's
- When I earn my CDL A, does this mean I have to go over the road?
- Is job placement available?
- Where are the classes held?
- What is the class schedule?
- Is funding or financing assistance available?
- What opportunities do women have in trucking?
- When I graduate, must I be a "long-Haul" Driver?
- Will I have a CDL when I finish training?
- My wife and I are interested, is there a demand for team drivers?
- Should I be concerned about class size?
- What other costs should I expect to pay?
- What is the difference between a Class A and Class B License?
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I earn my CDL A, does this mean I have to go over the road?
No. Many of the companies are hiring for local jobs.
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Is job placement available?
While no school can guarantee you job placement, Northeast
Tech's graduates high employment rate speaks for itself.
The overwhelming majority of our graduates are able to choose
from the many carries that recruit from NTI.
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Where are classes held?
Corporate offices are in Scarborough, Maine. Training
is available in Scarborough and Bangor, Maine and Methuen,
Massachusetts.
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What is the class schedule?
Classes are held from 7:00am to 5:30pm, Monday through
Friday, and 7:00am to 5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday.
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Is funding or financing assistance available?
Yes, funding and/or financing assistance is available
if you qualify. Call 800.447.1151 for details.
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What opportunities do women have
in trucking?
Demand for women drivers have never been greater, many
carriers are heavily focused on recruiting women drivers.
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When I graduate, must I be a "Long-Haul"
driver?
Carriers are quite diverse in their travel lanes, some
are long-haul, some regional/dedicated and some are local.
While there are local jobs available, there are more opportunities
for long-haul drivers, and the pay is generally higher.
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Will I have a CDL when I finish training?
After the end of training, you will be scheduled to
take a State CDL test. While every effort is made to assist
you in passing the test, we do not guarantee results. Should
you fail the test, we will work with you to schedule another
test and be there with you as you re-test.
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My wife and I are interested, is there
a demand for team drivers?
Yes, many carriers are looking for team drivers including
husband/wife teams. This allows the carrier to move freight
longer distances much faster.
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Should I be concerned about class size?
Of course you should. Your training is important and
instructor attention is crucial. At NTI, we have 12 instructors
and 15 trucks, so we are equipped to deal with various class
sizes. The State of Maine mandates hours of training (147.5
hours) and our training exceeds their requirements (200
hours). You can be sure that you will receive at least 23
hours of behind the wheel driving on the road and more than
enough time to practice in our training yard. If the class
size grows, we simply add insrtuctors and trucks to accommodate.
Most students enjoy friendships they make with their classmates
while training at NTI. With our reputation and our commitment
to the success of our students, it is understandable that
our classes may be larger than some others.
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What other costs should I expect to pay?
Your tuition covers all your costs related to training.
Books, materials, DOT Physical, DOT drug test and the State
licensing test are all covered. All you need to pay are
retest fees with the State if you don't pass the test your
first time. In Maine and New Hampshire, the fee is $15.00.
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What is the Difference between
a Class A and Class B License?
Class A and Class B differ primarily in their weight
restrictions. Below is a break-down of the difference, as
well as the endorsements available.
Restrictions
Class A:
Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined
weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided
the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s)
being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds; holders of
subclass A licenses may, with any appropriate endorsements
and/or permits, operate all vehicles within subclasses
B and C.
Class B:
Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds,
or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of
10,000 pounds GVWR; Holders of subclass B license may,
with any appropriate endorsements and/or permit, operate
all vehicles within subclass C.
Endorsements
H = Hazardous Materials
N = Tank
P = Passenger
S = School Bus/STV
T = Doubles/Triples
X = N & H Combined
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