Why not free Truck Driving school?

[SuperDemocrat]

Since we are talking about free college why not have free truck driving school? It would boost the economy and get people into well paid jobs that pay just as much as a college degree.

 

[williepete]

We need more gender, race and ethnic studies majors.

So they can contribute...uh...Mmm....

I forgot where I was going with this.

 

[Wolfstrike]

you don't need a government plan, the companies are so desperate for drivers they could provide free school if they wanted

 

[norwegen]

And free obedience school. My dog is ruining my pillow budget.

 

[Damaged Eagle]

Since we are talking about free college why not have free truck driving school? It would boost the economy and get people into well paid jobs that pay just as much as a college degree.

When the DMR (Des Moines Register) still had a forum I had a discussion with someone who said they at one time were a superintendent at one of the Iowa high schools. He said that back in the 80's and 90's that the concept of allowing businesses take high school students, who didn't want to be in high school, and train them for jobs for credits for graduating high school. He said that it was deep sixed when the teachers unions found out about it...

...They's gotta' be edumakated in the school system otherwise they're not learin' anythin' doncha' know...

Can't be having those truckers, fork lift drivers, construction workers, car mechanics, farmers, store owners, etc,... show those kids how they want things done even if the kids don't want to be in school.

*****SMILE*****

 

[BIG YANK BAL 1976]

Since we are talking about free college why not have free truck driving school? It would boost the economy and get people into well paid jobs that pay just as much as a college degree.

I wouldn't have a problem with that, i mean why not it's a school that a good driver, in good physical, mental condition could get thru in less than a month..

The reason there is such a trucking shortage, is because a large amount of society couldn't pass the strict, random drug testing policies, i know guy's who hire on at a big company drive 5 years accident, incident free, and they call him in for a random drug test on Monday morning and escort him to the piss test, he test positive for smoking a joint Friday night to wind down after a long 13 hour day, bullshit..

 

[Jack4jill]

How about, free school?

John Adams would approve.

 

[NYcarbineer]

NYS offers CDL training in their vocational school system, and yes, they should be treated the same as college under Bernie's plan.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

I wouldn't have a problem with that, i mean why not it's a school that a good driver, in good physical, mental condition could get thru in less than a month..

The reason there is such a trucking shortage, is because a large amount of society couldn't pass the strict, random drug testing policies, i know guy's who hire on at a big company drive 5 years accident, incident free, and they call him in for a random drug test on Monday morning and escort him to the piss test, he test positive for smoking a joint Friday night to wind down after a long 13 hour day, bullshit..

you don't need a government plan, the companies are so desperate for drivers they could provide free school if they wanted

Some already do. It's just that you can't get Americans to do the job.

This year alone they predicted we will need at least 60,000 new drivers on the road; they can't find them. Now employers are bringing in foreigners to do the job because they can't find Americans to do it.

So training is not the problem. The real problem is government and lazy Americans.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

Since we are talking about free college why not have free truck driving school? It would boost the economy and get people into well paid jobs that pay just as much as a college degree.

I wouldn't have a problem with that, i mean why not it's a school that a good driver, in good physical, mental condition could get thru in less than a month..

The reason there is such a trucking shortage, is because a large amount of society couldn't pass the strict, random drug testing policies, i know guy's who hire on at a big company drive 5 years accident, incident free, and they call him in for a random drug test on Monday morning and escort him to the piss test, he test positive for smoking a joint Friday night to wind down after a long 13 hour day, bullshit..

That is part of it. Kids today find smoking pot more important than learning a career and using it to their advantage.

But remember that once you get that CDL, life changes for you. If you drive a truck for a living, you don't have any constitutional rights. You don't have two different drivers licenses; one for your personal use and the other for your professional use. Let me give you an example:

You and I are at a bar and have the same amount of drinks. We both weigh the same, and we get in our cars to drive home. On the way, a police cruiser pulls me over and another pulls you over.

They give us both breathalyzer tests, and we have the same results. But because I have a CDL, I'm going to jail for drunk driving and you are just going to drive the rest of the way home.

The police have the option to use your CDL and it's threshold of drunk driving even if you are not driving a truck. Another example:

I'm driving a little over the limit and I get busted for drunk driving. The judge allows me to drive to and from work and at work since I drive a truck. Problem? I lost my job because of my DUI in my car. That's because my companies insurance will no longer cover me even if (other than my DUI in my car) I have an outstanding driving record.

When you have a CDL, you are a driver 24/7 regardless if you are driving on personal time or professional.

 

[BIG YANK BAL 1976]

I wouldn't have a problem with that, i mean why not it's a school that a good driver, in good physical, mental condition could get thru in less than a month..

The reason there is such a trucking shortage, is because a large amount of society couldn't pass the strict, random drug testing policies, i know guy's who hire on at a big company drive 5 years accident, incident free, and they call him in for a random drug test on Monday morning and escort him to the piss test, he test positive for smoking a joint Friday night to wind down after a long 13 hour day, bullshit..

you don't need a government plan, the companies are so desperate for drivers they could provide free school if they wanted

Some already do. It's just that you can't get Americans to do the job.

This year alone they predicted we will need at least 60,000 new drivers on the road; they can't find them. Now employers are bringing in foreigners to do the job because they can't find Americans to do it.

So training is not the problem. The real problem is government and lazy Americans.

Where are they bringing those foreigners from?? , Canada, Mexico i concur the language barrier would be a critical problem considering excellent communication skills are essential for a Professional CDL Driver..

How is Government a problem with this?? Why do people rush to blame The Government for all the misdeeds of modern society

Lazy Americans? You really lost me there dude, REALLY? Lazy Americans work longer hours, in more dangerous conditions, with fewer benefits, and mandatory overtime, than most countries in the World, for crappier pay with fewer benefits, in France, Denmark, Workers get mandatory paid 6 weeks of vacation a year, no matter how long you have worked there, in America most workers have to work a job 20 long years to get that much vacation....

Look how far we have gained in technology the last 40 years, i don't recall seeing anybody walking down the street talking on an I PHONE IN 1976, it's from hard work..

You need to start using fact check before you post, it's moronic to say Americans are lazy..

 

[initforme]

I don't think Americans are lazy. They are the hardest working most productive workers in the world. Truck driving isn't for everyone and I admire those that can do it. But at 20 years old its not a job that was all that enticing. My body cannot sit that long without aching and sacrificing my health to help a company is against my morals. Kudos to those who are able to do it.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

Where are they bringing those foreigners from?? , Canada, Mexico i concur the language barrier would be a critical problem considering excellent communication skills are essential for a Professional CDL Driver..

How is Government a problem with this?? Why do people rush to blame The Government for all the misdeeds of modern society

Lazy Americans? You really lost me there dude, REALLY? Lazy Americans work longer hours, in more dangerous conditions, with fewer benefits, and mandatory overtime, than most countries in the World, for crappier pay with fewer benefits, in France, Denmark, Workers get mandatory paid 6 weeks of vacation a year, no matter how long you have worked there, in America most workers have to work a job 20 long years to get that much vacation....

Look how far we have gained in technology the last 40 years, i don't recall seeing anybody walking down the street talking on an I PHONE IN 1976, it's from hard work..

You need to start using fact check before you post, it's moronic to say Americans are lazy..

What more factcheck do you need? We have over 93 million people of working age not working in this country nor looking for a job. One in seven Americans are being fed by working people. We have tons of jobs (like truck driving) that can't be filled because Americans are sitting home on their Obama phone eating off of the taxpayer dime. We are 19 trillion in debt and growing every year. What more factcheck do you need than that?

Government increases their intrusion on us with more regulations and more officers to harass us every year. When I got into trucking over 25 years ago, you hardly seen a Department of Transportation Officer (DOT) anywhere. Today, they are every couple of miles. In our state, they have trained the Highway Patrol to harass truck drivers.

You see, unlike other motorists that have constitutional protections, we don't. You can be driving down the road, well within the speed limit, not doing a thing wrong, and they chase you and pull you over. When you ask them what's wrong, they reply "Nothing is wrong. I just wanted to check you out." Imagine the public outrage if the government did that to your everyday motorist.

Then they search your truck, your trailer, underneath the hood, your license, your medical card, and if they find any violations, they cite you for it. Even if it's something stupid like not having spare fuses in your truck. They don't need a warrant, an excuse, a reason. They just do it because they can.

So that's what I mean by too much government in the trucking industry.

 

[initforme]

Perhaps they don't want to drive a truck....most of them I am sure are looking for a decent paying job.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

Perhaps they don't want to drive a truck....most of them I am sure are looking for a decent paying job.

Truck driving does pay pretty good depending on who you sign up with. Jobs are there making anywhere from 35K a year to 90K or more depending on how much you put into it. It's a job where you can see the country while getting paid. It's a job where you create your own hours and what days (or nights) you wish to work. It's a job where you can take your spouse with you everywhere you go, and even your pets if desired.

As for local drivers like myself, if not for government, I would have a pretty good paying job although I don't have a bad paying job now. During these beautiful summer months, I'm outside where I like to work. I'm home every night. I'm in the AC with a stereo and in different places all the time. I get to talk with a lot of people, learn a lot of things about industry, and I'm in demand no matter how bad economic times get. You never see truck drivers on the news crying that somebody should create a job for them. There are more than plenty of jobs out there.

 

[Desperado]

If College is free, than all trade schools should be free too.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

If College is free, than all trade schools should be free too.

As pointed out, nothing is free. What you really mean to say is that if taxpayers are funding college, they should also be funding trade schools. My opinion is we should be funding neither.

 

[Desperado]

If College is free, than all trade schools should be free too.

As pointed out, nothing is free. What you really mean to say is that if taxpayers are funding college, they should also be funding trade schools. My opinion is we should be funding neither.

If College is free, than all trade schools should be free too.

As pointed out, nothing is free. What you really mean to say is that if taxpayers are funding college, they should also be funding trade schools. My opinion is we should be funding neither.

I agree with you, but if they are pushing for free college than trade school should be free too

 

[williepete]

It's 2016 and Americans don't understand the meaning of the terms "free" or "no cost".

I'd wager there are bigger fish to fry than who can out promise who on giving more bread and circuses to the masses.

But you won't her that from Ricky Madcow or Crissy Mathews.

Panem et Circenses

 

[Wolfstrike]

Americans would do the job if it wasn't slavery