CDL TRAINING PROGRAM

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READY TO START AN EXCITING CAREER IN TRUCKING?

Have you been dreaming about starting a career in our exciting industry? We can help make your dream a reality. Through our progressive training program, we will help you get your Class A Commercial Drivers License and the skills you need to succeed.

FIRST

We want to ask one very important question: Is this the right career for you?

Trucking is a heavily regulated industry by the Department of Transportation and other agencies. Below are some of the requirements for our training program:

» Be at least 21 years old » Possess a verifiable work history
» Able to read, write and speak English » Able to be away from home for extended periods of time
» Pass a DOT physical & drug testing » Possess communications and problem solving skills
» Have an acceptable driving record » Able to manage your time and work independently

Let’s talk about what you need to have completed before you are scheduled for training.

» CDL Permit

» DOT Physical

Obtaining your CDL Permit will require completing a written test at your local drivers license location. It is important to begin studying for the test as soon as possible. There are training and testing materials for each state available in print or online.
Reach out to your drivers license testing center about scheduling an appointment to take your written test for your permit. You will need to have your CDL Permit in hand to begin the CDL Training program.
In most cases, you will need to get your DOT physical prior to testing for your CDL Permit (don't put off studying for your permit though). Schedule your appointment with a DOT approved physician.

Please note that drug testing will be required and include both urine and hair follicle testing.

LET'S TALK TRAINING!

Our CDL Training Program consists of 3 phases designed to help you get the skills and experience you need to succeed. We are proud to offer a comprehensive training program that offers:

» Paid Training

» No Out of Pocket Costs

PHASE 1

TIME: 4 weeks of on-site CDL Training in Dubuque, IA or Kansas City, KS consisting of both hands on and classroom training.
PHASE 1 PAY: $475 per week
Lodging in a private hotel and 3 meals or meal vouchers per day provided

PHASE 2

TIME: 6 weeks of Behind the Wheel hours with trainer
PAY: $90 per day on the truck

PHASE 3

TIME: Transition to team driving position for 13 weeks
PHASE 3 PAY: $.65 cpm

All trainees in the program will complete a Skills Validation before moving on to the next phase.

Questions? Here are a few FAQs that may help:

IS THERE A NON-COMPETE CONTRACT?
We do not lock you in to a contract but we do have a financial agreement to cover the cost accrued during your training time. The amount of time will vary depending on if you are a solo or team driver after your training.

DO YOU PAY FOR TRAVEL AND LODGING?
Yes for both! We will provide a bus ticket or reimburse if you drive yourself in. With Hirschbach, you will have a private hotel room for your entire stay with us during Phase 1.

ARE MEALS PROVIDED?
Yes, Hirschbach provides you with either meals or meal vouchers for 3 meals per day during Phase 1.

WHERE WOULD I GO FOR MY CDL TRAINING?
We have training in 2 locations:
» Dubuque, IA
» Kansas City ,KS

WHAT KIND OF TRUCK WILL I DRIVE AFTER COMPLETING TRAINING?
All newer model equipment! Our trucks are all 2019 and newer, and fully equipped with Refrigerator, TV, Satellite Radio and much more!

READY TO GET STARTED?

If you have your permit and physical taken care of and are ready to get your new career rolling, please take the next step to complete the full application.