Truck Driver
Training Options with Driver's Choice
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One size does not fit all. That’s why Armour's Helping Hands
(AHH) has chosen the Driver Solutions Driver’s Choice CDL
Training program to help new drivers get the truck driver
training they need from a reputable truck driving school.
The Driver’s Choice tuition plans allow you to
choose the CDL training option that best fit your situation.
It’s the most innovative and flexible tuition option ever
offered in the transportation industry. For instance, how much
money would you like to earn in your first year? With Driver’s
Choice, you will be able to choose how much per mile you will
get paid! And that’s just the beginning…
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Potential 1st Yr Pay
Sign-On Bonus
Down Payment |
$35,000
$1,200
$0 |
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Potential 1st Yr Pay
Sign-On Bonus
Down Payment |
$37,000
$1,200
$495 |
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Potential 1st Yr Pay
Sign-On Bonus
Down Payment |
$42,000
$1,200
$3,995 |
Team Driver Mileage Pay
AHH also offers OTR team driving
opportunities. Team driving pay rates are slightly different
than the solo driver rates displayed above. Team truck drivers
are paid on all miles the truck runs; not just the individual
driven miles.
Employment Contract Options
Company-paid truck driving school training
requires the driver to agree to a specific employment contract –
meaning you will remain a driver for the trucking company for a
specific amount of time, like 12 months. With the Driver’s
Choice options, you can determine the length of time you will
commit to work for your sponsoring trucking company. It could be
12 months, or no specific commitment at all. It’s your choice!
Qualify Regardless of Credit History
You can qualify for this company-sponsored CDL
training program regardless of your credit history. But there
can be benefits to providing a down payment for your tuition. In
the Down Payment section, you can determine the amount of money
required to start your training for each program option. And you
make those decisions based on your current finances. You might
select $0 down – or pay for your entire training. It’s totally
up to you!
A Customized Solution for Your CDL Training
With Driver’s Choice, you can create and
customize a tuition and CDL training program that specifically
fits your needs. There’s nothing else like it in the trucking
industry! To get started, simply review the Basic, Classic and
Premier options. Each program has unique benefits – and one of
them will be perfect for you.
Always a Pre-Arranged Truck Driving Job Opportunity
Remember, Driver Solutions is the recognized leader in truck
driver recruitment and company-sponsored truck driver training.
Our goal is to place you into a great-paying new trucking career
in as little as 3 weeks. Before you begin the truck driver
training, Driver Solutions will qualify your application for a
great entry-level trucking job with a Driver Solutions Network
trucking company.
$1,200 Sign-On Bonus
For a limited time, AHH is providing a
sign-on bonus for all new drivers that complete the
company-sponsored CDL training program. To take advantage of the
$1,200 sign-on bonus, you must begin the truck driving school
during the eligible training period. Consult with your driver
agent after you apply for details
Over the Road Training Pay
After completing the CDL training at a truck
driving school, new AHH truck drivers will report to
AHH for company orientation and over-the-road (OTR)
training. This is paid on-the-job training as they continue to
“learn the ropes” of becoming a truck driver. During this time,
student drivers are paid a salary of $300 per week until
training is completed and the student driver is upgraded to a
"first seat" driver.
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The CDL Training Process - What to Expect
The
definition of CDL training is standard – it’s the process of
learning how to drive a tractor-trailer. Understanding what to
expect from the CDL training and how the process works is the
key to getting the most from your training. The Driver Solutions
CDL training program teaches inexperienced drivers all aspects
of the professional truck driver job. So while attending truck
driving school, student drivers experience training that
includes:
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CDL permit requirements and testing
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keeping accurate driver logs,
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reading maps and the trucker atlas,
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trip planning,
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Driving skills and techniques.
The Driver Solutions program does more than just
teach you how to drive a semi. We teach you the skills needed
for a well-paying, professional truck driving career. It begins
in the classroom where you’ll prepare for the state-administered
CDL permit exams, learn how the parts and systems of the truck
help you drive, and how to identify safety concerns during a
pre-trip inspection of the truck.
You will put the classroom knowledge to practical
use on the driving range and finally during on-the-street
training. The driving range provides a wide-open area for
hands-on instruction with ample room to practice turning and
backing skills. Once the driving range skills are mastered,
you’ll use those skills to operate the truck on the nearby
streets and highways with your professional driving instructor
seated next to you.
When you successfully complete the three phases
of the CDL training, you’ll be ready for state-required CDL
skills test to obtain your Class A CDL license.
CDL School - Length of CDL Training Course
A
big diesel engine with a 10 speed transmission attached to a 53’
long trailer…Can you really learn to drive that big rig in just
3 to 4 weeks? You bet you can!
The Driver Solutions program has been designed to
allow an inexperienced driver to start his new trucking career
as quickly as possible. Our training program keeps your gears
moving with an interactive classroom and hands-on experience
behind the wheel. The effective combination of teaching allows
you to complete the training quickly and get to work. When you
have completed the truck driving school portion of the CDL
training, paid on-the-job, over-the-road training allows you to
polish your driving skills alongside your driver trainer.
Truck Driver Training
Details matter when it comes to truck driver
training. Sure, Uncle Fred can take you out on the back roads in
his ’78 Kenworth and show you how to shift some gears, but
that’s only part of the education that a truck driver needs.
Successful trucking careers begin with quality CDL training from
a reputable truck driving school. The trucking schools in the
Driver Solutions Network offer a proven method training program
for truck drivers. The program includes a mix of classroom,
driving range instruction, and on-the-street driving experience.
The details matter when it comes to your safety and the safety
of those you share the road with.
The CDL training classroom hosts an interactive
presentation which introduces the systems and components of the
truck, as well as the regulations and methods for logging and
trip planning. The driving range puts you behind the wheel to
practice low speed driving maneuvers such as turning, backing,
and gear shifting. There’s more to driving a big rig than
shifting gears and eating in the truck stops. Quality CDL
training helps produce safety conscious, professional truck
drivers.
Trucking is a career that offers a lifetime of
opportunities for well-trained, safety conscious drivers.
What Does Driver Solutions Truck Driver Training Include?
To comply with the standards of The Commercial
Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, Driver Solutions offers a
comprehensive truck driver training program which consists of
both classroom and behind the wheel training. In the classroom,
future professional truck drivers learn about the procedures and
techniques to safely operated a tractor trailer. Truck drivers
must also be aware of the laws that govern operating a
commercial motor vehicle and proper log book practices. The
third phase of classroom instruction includes practical training
on map reading and trip planning.
Behind the wheel time consists of just that –
time spent behind the wheel of a late model tractor trailer
combination applying the driving techniques discussed in the
classroom. Student truck drivers learn and master the turning,
backing and shifting skills on a large, private driving range.
Once a student driver has gained the experience and confidence
of the driving range skills, the student and driving instructor
proceed with street training to polish and hone the student’s
skills in real world situations.
All of this training is conducted in preparation
of the student’s CDL skills test where the future truck driver
must demonstrate one's knowledge of the truck's condition
through a pre-trip inspection and complete a set of driving
skills administered by a certified CDL examiner.
Getting a CDL
To be eligible to legally drive a
tractor-trailer, you must hold a Class A CDL license. Anyone who
meets the FMCSA requirements for a commercial driver’s license
can get a CDL by simply passing the CDL permit and CDL skills
test, but it takes more than that to prove to potential
employers (the trucking companies) that you are a safe, well
prepared driver. To become a professional, skilled truck driver,
you should attend a state-approved truck driving school. A CDL
training class from an approved school will teach you the
knowledge and skills you need to know to become a safe,
well-rounded truck driver.
CDL Training - Behind the Wheel and Classroom Instruction
During CDL training, you should be taught proper
logging routines, trip planning & map reading, HazMat
regulations, accident prevention, and safety & mechanical
issues. Sure, your uncle Mac can teach you how to shift the
gears and turn the truck, but chances are he won’t teach you
what the trucking companies want you to know…all the skills and
techniques you need to know to be a safe and professional truck
driver.
To be an all-around safety conscious,
professional truck driver, you will need to attend a formal CDL
training program at a respected truck driving school. The Driver
Solutions program addresses both how to get a CDL license and
how to get your career in trucking started. Let our company-paid
training program put you on the road to success with a CDL and a
great truck driving job.
