Today I decided to go down to the training centers for both CR England and Schneider. I wanted to ask some questions and poke around to see how things were ran and to get an overall feel for the facility.
First I went to CR England; the address they give is to a private school that trains for other companies as well. One door said CR England and the other CRST. There was nobody there and I could get no questions answered.
Next I went to Schneider. The training facility is located at their hub in Fontana, CA. Unfortunately, there wasn't much information to be had there either as the trainers were busy with students. So I sat at the hub for awhile waiting for an opportunity to do some checking and talking, but to no avail. I did get a chance to see all the trucks at that location and they were all late model Freightliner Century Class. I wasn't expecting to see so many nice trucks; they all looked in good shape.
So I called Schneider’s recruiting office in Greenbay, WI. to check on my application. They gave me a preliminary interview and said all was well. They wanted to set up a phone interview for hiring which is set for Tuesday May 17th, 2005.
I HAVE A GOOD FEELING ABOUT SCHNEIDER
Next I went by a used truck dealership where I explained to the salesman that I was about to go to trucking school. I wanted to get a sense of what it is like inside the cab, how heavy is the clutch ect, ect. He agreed to let me check it out, and so I did.
Okay, still with a head full of questions, I headed over to the TA Truck stop in Fontana, CA. I went inside and found an independent driver and offered to buy him lunch if he would sit with me and talk. He agreed of course and we spent 2 hours covering all of my questions and then some. He said nothing but good about Schneider and didn't say very much of CR England.
I think I have made a decision as to which Company to start with. Let me give you a hint, their trucks are BIG and ORANGE.
Okay, so on the way home I saw this stake bed burning and thought I'd get a picture to share with you.
Hot Dogs Anyone?
