Trainco News & Events

- Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 2 - March 1, 2010

Congratulations, Trainco Graduates!

Trainco sends a heartfelt congratulations to our recent graduates! You’ve all worked so hard to be the best you can be. We’re pleased to introduce our Taylor and Findlay campus graduates to the world:

Taylor Grads - Day Class John Zaidel Mark Raphael (Instructor) Robert Kreiner Reginald Truitt Justin Osborne	Taylor Grads - Night Class Ray Davenport (Instructor) Michael Gee Loring Burton	Findlay Grads - Day Class Marc Estrada Cindi Wright John Jones John Borgelt Tom Kubicki (Instructor)

What Our Students Have to Say

Robert Wagner - Perrysburg ‘09 Tri-State Expediting

Recently one of our graduates stopped by the Perrysburg campus of Trainco Truck Driving Schools to say hi and let us know how he was doing.  Robert Wagner graduated in July of 2009 and has been working for Tri State Expediting. We had the privilege to ask him a few questions about his time at Trainco, and this is what he had to say.

What was your favorite thing about Trainco?             
“Even though it’s a school, it didn’t feel like it. The instructors are more personal; they have a laid-back way of teaching, but it works! They are also very good at answering your questions. And if they don’t know the answer, they’ll find out for you.”

Did you have a least favorite thing about Trainco?      
 “Nah, I enjoyed the whole thing!”

Do you feel that the classroom work you did helps you in your job now?    
“Yes, especially the logs. There are still paper logs out there and if you screw them up, the employers let you know!”

Would you recommend Trainco?                        
 “Oh yeah, especially to people who don’t drive now and are asking questions about it.”

What is the best advice you would give potential students?                                                                  
“If you can fill out an application and have Trainco as a reference, it will boost your chances of getting employed!”

Thanks, Robert, for the kind words!

Texting Ban Implementation

In January, the federal government placed a ban on commercial drivers (including truckers and bus drivers) to keep them from texting while driving. If caught, the driver may face fines of up to $2,750.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), on average, drivers who send and receive messages are distracted 4.6 out of every 6 seconds while texting. This means that operators, traveling at 55 miles per hour, will drive the full length of a football field without looking up from their phone. In fact, drivers distracted by texting are 20 times more likely to be involved in a crash than are the non-distracted drivers. (Resource:www.dot.gov)

Though most people know the dangers of texting while driving, some admit they still do it. But, as statistics show, even just a little texting can be dangerous.

There are 19 states that already ban texting while driving all vehicles. This is simply a step toward making it safer to operate a motor vehicle on the roads.

Commonly Asked Questions
Hazardous Materials Endorsement

The hazardous materials endorsement is one of the most sought-after endorsements by employers. While other endorsements simply require a written test, hazmat is slightly different. Along with a written test, you must also undergo a security threat assessment. This includes a background check and fingerprinting.

The program was created to meet the requirements of the U.S.A. Patriot Act, which prohibits states from issuing a license to transport hazardous materials in commerce unless a determination has been made that the driver does not pose a security risk. The Act further requires that the risk assessment include checks of criminal history records, legal status, and relevant international databases. (Resource: www.tsa.gov)

It is necessary for you to complete the security threat assessment every time you renew your CDL with the hazmat endorsement. In Ohio, that’s every four years. The Transportation Security Administration asks that you start the process about 30 days prior to renewing your license.

Instructors' Corner