Returning After 7 Years

Having been deployed numerous times, Steve Kovacs endured several hurdles before finally being able to complete his CDL. On top of this, he told us, “I was 183 miles from the school and had to run another household.”

“I just wanted to get my CDL to have a backup when I was going to come off active duty,” said Steve.

After all this time, he finally passed his test for class A and the passenger endorsement, both back to back one day after the other. “Just listen to your instructor, they know what they are doing,” he shared. “[It's] a very good military school with flexible options… very satisfied, will definitely recommend [California Career School].”

Last time we spoke with him, he had obtained a pre-hire with a large carrier shortly after his graduation.

We want to congratulate Steve for enduring towards his goal and then very immediately finding a job afterwards!

Mr. Cross Country– Timothy Flacy

Over a matter of 4 weeks, Timothy Flacy has traveled through nearly 30 states of the continental US. When we met with him on Friday, his current traveled miles was 15,516.

“The first time that I went out, I went to Phoenix and I was on my way to Corpus Christi. It was a great drive,” said Tim coming out of California.

Mr. Flacy is able to accomplish this via a 6 week mentoring program provided through Swift Transportation. For new hires, trucking companies typically require a certain amount of weeks performing team driving with a more experienced driver in that company. After this period is over and after a driver is deemed safe and competent over the road, he or she may begin driving alone.

For Tim, logging his travels on his Facebook account has allowed his family and friends to see what he’s been up to. Pages and pages of photographs populate all of his posts as of late and the enthusiasm and support that his family provides helps to remind him that there is always home to come back to after working hard driving all over the US.

“Just enjoying my time,” he told us, “just enjoying the scenery in Albuquerque.” After he shared more of his pictures with us, he shook his head recalling his experiences with the weather, “Below zero was the coldest I’ve ever been into, that was Colorado!” He made sure not to forget this other very important item: “I wished my mom happy birthday.”

List of states that Tim has visited to date:
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Arizona
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Tennessee
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
New York
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Michigan

We told Tim to let us know once he reaches all 48 mainland states– he’s not that far away from that goal! Thank you Tim for coming out to see us during your short visit to SoCal before going back out. You were a fantastic student, staying attentive and never missing a day of class, and we’re sure that your new employer will see this as well. Drive safe and keep enjoying your travels!

Author: Sarah Bantay

Navy Sailor Gets CDL & Teams Up with Wife in Truck Driving School in Southern California at California Career School

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Congrats to the Zimmerman team for their recent success  driving for Auron Trucking, a subcontractor for FedEx.  Chris and Leslie are two of our newest students driving our success.  Chris Zimmerman, a former U.S. Navy sailor and his beautiful wife Leslie sent this testimonial to our Southern California Truck Driving School.

Chris Zimmerman was stationed at the 32nd Street Naval Station in San Diego, but when faced with staying in the US Navy or getting out, he was not sure what he wanted to do next in his life.  Tired of being away from his family he spoke with another US Navy Sailor who had success getting his truck driving career off the ground after he got his Commercial Truck Driving License through California Career School. Chris then took the next step of enrolling at California Career School in Southern California, near the  Naval Station on 32nd St in San Diego California, in January while on active duty.  When he transitioned out of the military, he already had a job at FedEx waiting for him.  Shortly after, he saw the opportunity to make $100,000 plus as a team driving with his wife.

This was a great opportunity for his wife Leslie to spend some time with him as well as have her own career.  She decided to attend California Career School, got her Commercial Truck Driving License, and is now driving a big rig  with her husband as a team.

A Perfect Plan comes together with help from California Career School!

Congrats!!

Chuck!

US Navy Sailor Southern California Truck Driving School Graduate testimonial

“The reason I decided to go to California Career School is because my husband had attended the school and really enjoyed it! California Career School also has the best reputation we found, it has great job placement opportunities, awesome instructors and professional atmosphere. As a woman coming into a “man’s world”
I was nervous but everyone made me feel just like another student. It was refreshing on the nerves!

Now my husband and I have great jobs and get to be together.
We love it!”

Leslie Zimmerman

Gordon Trucking Shares Their Experience With California Career School

gtiMy experience working with California Career Schools graduates has always been very positive. CCS carefully reviews each student applicant to ensure that they meet the requirements of carriers. Students are well informed about the career path they have chosen and have been trained to be safe and successful drivers.”

Thanks,

Valerie Barney
Driver Recruiter

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Our experiences with Gordon Trucking have been overwhelmingly positive, and California Career School is proud to have Gordon as one of our employer partners!

Out of all the truck driving schools in Southern California Auron Trucking Company had this to say

We have had great results with Auron Trucking Company, a subcontractor for FedEx, hiring our drivers of all the truck driving schools in Southern California Auron Trucking Company, Subcontractor to FedEx had this to say…

“As a contractor responsible for hiring commercial truck drivers, I am very pleased with the skillful work ethic of graduates from California Career School. I believe this is a testament to the quality of training and instruction available at California Career School.”

Thank your for all your help in the past.  It’s truly a pleasure to work with you.

Veselina Iovanovici

Director of Human Resources
Auron Trucking Company
Subcontractor to Federal Express

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