u/But_why729

I had 3 choices to go to school. Florida Truckers institute, Tampa CDL Academy or Fleetforce.

Seems Tampa CDL Academy has some "testing out issues " with some students waiting weeks for the school to get there Sh*t together and making students wait, then Fleet Force told me word for word " we don't train in manual trucks, but at end of course we can test you in manual so you won't have that restriction.... " 😳😳

I replied " how can I pass the manual test if you won't and can't train me to learn how's to drive the manual truck, I'll end up failing...." They replied " that's not our problem "..... 👏😤

So I should be getting approved for WIOA grant, they train with 30 ft day cab single axle truck/ pup trailers but if requested can use a 53 ft trailer to train at certain times.

Im very excited but also lots of reading has taught me there is a lot of " CDL MILLS " out there, some believe these schools purpose is to get you to pass the test to get you your CDL cause your job trainer is the one to really teach you.

others believe the schools is supposed to teach you almost everything and thoroughly.

I've never been to Cdl school so guess I'll find out how well I was taught when I get my first job.

Im not doing this in hopes to make as much money as possible, Im doing it so I can achieve something in my life and hopefully can make my kid proud and be able to possible find a decent paying job, even if its driving a dump truck, maybe even buy my own trucks few years down the road.

I had 3 choices to go to school. Florida Truckers institute, Tampa CDL Academy or Fleetforce.

Seems Tampa CDL Academy has some "testing out issues " with some students waiting weeks for the school to get there Sh*t together and making students wait, then Fleet Force told me word for word " we don't train in manual trucks, but at end of course we can test you in manual so you won't have that restriction.... " 😳😳

I replied " how can I pass the manual test if you won't and can't train me to learn how's to drive the manual truck, I'll end up failing...." They replied " that's not our problem "..... 👏😤

So I should be getting approved for WIOA grant, they train with 30 ft day cab single axle truck/ pup trailers but if requested can use a 53 ft trailer to train at certain times.

Im very excited but also lots of reading has taught me there is a lot of " CDL MILLS " out there, some believe these schools purpose is to get you to pass the test to get you your CDL cause your job trainer is the one to really teach you.

others believe the schools is supposed to teach you almost everything and thoroughly.

I've never been to Cdl school so guess I'll find out how well I was taught when I get my first job.

Im not doing this in hopes to make as much money as possible, Im doing it so I can achieve something in my life and hopefully can make my kid proud and be able to possible find a decent paying job, even if its driving a dump truck, maybe even buy my own trucks few years down the road.

trying to inquire your personal experience if recent.

class size of student teacher ratio, actual yard/truck time and dedic of the instructors ? I’ll be going for Class A manual. not so worried about job placement as I’ll be relocating across country in 4-5 months anyways.

trying to inquire your personal experience if recent.

class size of student teacher ratio, actual yard/truck time and dedic of the instructors ? I’ll be going for Class A manual. not so worried about job placement as I’ll be relocating across country in 4-5 months anyways.

trying to inquire your personal experience if recent.

class size of student teacher ratio, actual yard/truck time and dedic of the instructors ? I’ll be going for Class A manual. not so worried about job placement as I’ll be relocating across country in 4-5 months anyways.

I’m about 45 min north of Tampa , looking to get my CDL but not start working right after as I’m relocating to different state in about 5 months.

i want to get my CDL here first.

im told the whole “ WIOA program “ process takes about 6-7+ weeks till I can start school if approved. that’s too long.

if I have to, I will sell what I can if my stuff to get the money up cause was hoping to start in the next 2 weeks. cause my financial status won’t qualify for a personal loan. the schools I found near me won’t allow to start school till paid in full with payment plans.

I have health anxiety, meaning anytime I enter a medical office or ER I have high Blood pressure but as soon as I leave it goes back to normal. I take and record my BP every other day and it’s always around 110/65 ( give or take )

when I go into Dr’s it’s much higher. will this disqualify me of passing a physical DOT exam ??

These two are very local to me, Im not so worries about job placement afterwards as I will be relocating up north in about 4-5 moons anyways, I'm more interested in knowing which of the listed schools have lower teacher/student ratio , manual transmissions a must to train with, what size trailers the train with.

Yes, I could ask the schools themselves but I rather hear from the ones who attended these schools first hand to hear from them.

Im a full blown rookie. I want my Class A with a manual truck and would want more on hands at or in the truck training then class work ( classic ADHD issues )

the one school in Tampa is actually only 40 min from me cause I live close to Suncoast so its a direct shot, the other two schools are within 20 min or less from where I live. I need to stay close by which is why these 3 schools are my only option. I will be using grant or some type loan.

again , please would like to hear feedback from people who actually attended these schools. thanks

These two are very local to me, Im not so worries about job placement afterwards as I will be relocating up north in about 4-5 mont anyways, I'm more interested in knowing which of the listed schools have lower teacher/student ratio , manual transmissions a must to train with, what size trailers the train with.

Yes, I could ask the schools themselves but I rather hear from the ones who attended these schools first hand to hear from them.

Im a full blown rookie. I want my Class A with a manual truck and would want more on hands at or in the truck training then class work ( classic ADHD issues )

the one school in Tampa is actually only 40 min from me cause I live close to Suncoast so its a direct shot, the other two schools are within 20 min or less from where I live. I need to stay close by which is why these 3 schools are my only option. I will be using grant or some type loan.

again , please would like to hear feedback from people who actually attended these schools. thanks

So, I’ve never really had GERD, I’ve had acid reflux maybe once twice a year, pop a Tums and good till a long time.

Ever since starting Adderall XR 3 months ago, I’ve experienced throat tightness, constant metal taste in mouth and tongue, and now GERD .

There was a point last month I couldn’t get my sleep pattern in check , so went from 20MG to 10MG XR and noticed the GERD symptoms were less.

Then about 4-5 days ago, went back up to 20MG and back to taking TUMS again, throat tightness/closing feeling and yes I drink lots of water, either ear or have smoothie prior to taking the Adderall, take vitamins too.

I’m going to try and taper off and see what happens to the GERD symptoms but it’s documented that Adderall relaxes the esophageal sphincter which causes Acid reflux/Gerd.

I’ve also seen numerous post of others experiencing exact same thing and no … I don’t drink caffeine, don’t smoke and or drink alcohol either.

I also think it’s made my post nasal drip worse but could also just be the GERD.

-one benefit I did notice, this med lowered by BP by about 10-15 points !

So, I’ve never really had GERD, I’ve had acid reflux maybe once twice a year, pop a Tums and good till a long time.

Ever since starting Adderall XR 3 months ago, I’ve experienced throat tightness, constant metal taste in mouth and tongue, and now GERD .

There was a point last month I couldn’t get my sleep pattern in check , so went from 20MG to 10MG XR and noticed the GERD symptoms were less.

Then about 4-5 days ago, went back up to 20MG and back to taking TUMS again, throat tightness/closing feeling and yes I drink lots of water, either ear or have smoothie prior to taking the Adderall, take vitamins too.

I’m going to try and taper off and see what happens to the GERD symptoms but it’s documented that Adderall relaxes the esophageal sphincter which causes Acid reflux/Gerd.

I’ve also seen numerous post of others experiencing exact same thing and no … I don’t drink caffeine, don’t smoke and or drink alcohol either.

I also think it’s made my post nasal drip worse but could also just be the GERD.

-one benefit I did notice, this med lowered by BP by about 10-15 points !

So, I’ve never really had GERD, I’ve had acid reflux maybe once twice a year, pop a Tums and good till a long time.

Ever since starting Adderall XR 3 months ago, I’ve experienced throat tightness, constant metal taste in mouth and tongue, and now GERD .

There was a point last month I couldn’t get my sleep pattern in check , so went from 20MG to 10MG XR and noticed the GERD symptoms were less.

Then about 4-5 days ago, went back up to 20MG and back to taking TUMS again, throat tightness/closing feeling and yes I drink lots of water, either ear or have smoothie prior to taking the Adderall, take vitamins too.

I’m going to try and taper off and see what happens to the GERD symptoms but it’s documented that Adderall relaxes the esophageal sphincter which causes Acid reflux/Gerd.

I’ve also seen numerous post of others experiencing exact same thing and no … I don’t drink caffeine, don’t smoke and or drink alcohol either.

I also think it’s made my post nasal drip worse but could also just be the GERD.

-one benefit I did notice, this med lowered by BP by about 10-15 points !