Matthew Cooper from Twentynine Palms completed both his commercial truck and bus driver training very recently, graduating quickly due to his dedication and enthusiasm with learning.
“The moment that stands out the most is when I started driving a semi on the road and realized how big a job truck drivers really have. As a result of that I have a new respect for truck drivers, and will never cut them off or pull out in front of them again,” he explained.
“I’m going to be honest,” Matt told us, “Before taking classes to get out of the Marines, I had never heard of CCS. An instructor came to the [TAP] class and gave a presentation and I thought, ‘why not?’ I figured even if I didn’t want to be a truck driver it could always be my back up plan.”
He shared more thoughts regarding his training, “Couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated instructor [...] They will continue to train you until you are a competent driver.”
“Amazing student, he picked up very quickly,” said Ward Violanti, Twentynine Palms lead instructor. “You can tell him something once and he got it… and he did. I was a little tougher on him. I didn’t hold him back.”
Now that he has graduated, Matt has a job opportunity possibly set up but also has another plan to become state police back home. Once again, we congratulate Matt for his speedy and exceptional completion of our truck and bus course and we wish him luck in all of his future endeavors!
“Because of certification you get out of CCS and because it’s more hands on than sitting in a class room all day.”
“Getting ready to leave the arm forces and was not sure what kind of job I wanted to do.”
“Everyday was an eye-opener.”
“Driving, when I first drove I felt that I was doing the right thing. Felt like something I wanted to make a career out of.”
“Just being able to drive a truck.”
“Overall, the way the school really cares about us as students. Being a Marine, our bosses just want us to be at work. The school on the other hand, has always adapted to our schedules as students and works with us.”
“Flexible, there’s days I can’t make it, or I leave to field-ops and the school understands.”
“They will work with you, to understand, and know a semi from inside out.”
“Everything. Out of the other driving schools around, this one by far is the best. Students really do drive the school’s success, and the success statistics prove it. CCS offers more endorsements and the instructors will do whatever it takes it make it happen.”
” As my time in the Marine Corps was coming to an end, I decided that I wanted to further my firefighter career in the civilian side. Obtaining my class A license became a priority. I first went to another school that offered a class A license and after only attending a couple of weeks I dreaded going to class and began to doubt I would obtain my license. Because of personal reasons I had to drop the school and postpone getting my license.
