Top Things to Consider When Selecting the Best Truck Driving Schools

What are the best truck driving schools? According to The Truckers Report, there are certain things that will make the best truck driving schools stand out from mediocre ones. Some things to look for include:

• Accreditation – the best truck driving schools will have sought out accreditation by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education
• Certification – meets or exceeds the Professional Truck Driver Institute standard, including a least 44 hours of actual drive time
• Cost – consider the cost of the school in relation to the number of hours behind the wheel, and look for hidden fees that may not be included, such as obtaining a permit, drug screening, insurance, and more
• Drive time – you should have at least 44 hours of actual driving time, not including observation time
• Equipment – well-maintained recent model tractors and trailers, including weighted trailers (because pulling empty trailers isn’t good practice)
• Facilities – clean classrooms with audio-visual capabilities, a library, and a practice driving range
• Financing – reputable schools will have financing options
• Instructors – teaching staff should have at least three years of driving experience, as well as educational experience
• Placement assistance – while no school can guarantee you a job, they can provide you with assistance in finding one after graduation
• Program length – a good truck driving school will be at least 3 weeks long to provide you with adequate drive time
• Student to truck ratio – the best schools will place just one student per truck, giving you individualized attention

Source: The Trucker’s Report http://www.thetruckersreport.com/the-top-three-national-truck-driving-schools/