Truck Driving
NTI's nationally renowned truck driver training and CDL
school is designed to teach students safe operation of trucks and a working
knowledge of the trucking industry and its regulations. This real world CDL
training consists of behind-the-wheel practice at our driver training yard as
well as driving in all country and city environments.
NTI's graduates are in demand. Hundreds of local and National companies have hired our graduates and several make monthly visits to the school in search of quality drivers to hire.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Graduate of the Commercial Driver programs will posses the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain their CDL license (A or B) and gain employment as entry-level truck drivers.
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To
speak to an admissions representative about registering, or program
scheduling, call us at:
800-447-1151
- 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?
When 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.
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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