american institute of technology commercial truck driver training
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GET ON THE ROAD
TO A SUCCESSFUL
FUTURE
American Institute of TechnologyCommercial Truck Driver Training
Basic Qualifications Truck Driving Future Prospects Why Training Is Important What Is Involved The AIT Philosophy How The Program Is Paid For
Overview
Today, during your interview we will find out about:
Affiliations
ACCREDITED BY: Accrediting Commission of
CareerSchools & Colleges of Technology
APPROVED BY: Department of Vocational
Rehabilitation Arizona Veterans Service
Commission Workforce Investment Act
CERTIFIED BY: Professional Truck Driver
Institute (PTD)
LICENSED BY: Arizona Department of
Transportation
ESTABLISHED IN 1981MEMBER OF: Commercial Vehicle Training
Association Arizona Private School
Association Arizona Trucking Association Career College Association Better Business Bureau
ACCREDITATION
SUMMARY OF CRITERIA & STANDARDS: Accepts only qualified applicants Assures that graduates are qualified for employment Has specific job-oriented training objectives Provides safe facilities & modern equipment Is financially sound Is fair in all financial dealings Provides a competent experienced faculty Maintains permanent records
An accredited training facility has opened its doors to a Commission appointed team of examiners.
AIT graduates are successful in employment & occupational achievement!
Higher Standard of Quality
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is to accept only those trainees who will complete the program & become SAFE, PROFESSIONAL, MONEY MAKING DRIVERS!
Instructors with proven experience
Hands-on training in modern equipment
Extra Help if neededCarrier Placement ServicesPersonal interest in YOUWe are committed to YOUR
success!
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Mark BleilTraffic
ManagerKalil Bottling
Co.Tucson, AZ
Advisory Board
John Frey V.P., Safety,
Operations and Compliance
Werner EnterprisesOmaha, NE
Paul Cunningham
Safety Service Representative
Great West CasualtyBoise, ID
The Advisory Board is comprised of knowledgeable, experienced industry professionals.
They are directly involved in the QUALITY & CONTENT of our programs.
Training is continuously reviewed.
Training is constantly updated.
YOUR best interests are assured.
Employer demands are satisfied.
Plan
Once you complete your training, you can be
ASSURED you have all the necessary skills to be a
SUCCESS on the ROAD!
Partnership
Brochure
Licensing
Industry Driven Curriculum Advisory Board Reviews Instructors with proven experience Hands-on training in Modern
Equipment Higher Standards due to
accreditation Personal interest in YOU! Accredited AIT Diploma
SUMMARY
Combine all of this and what do you have:
TRAINING & INDUSTRY ACCEPTANCE 2ND TO
NONE!!!
Home on the Road
America Lives by Truck!
Second Largest Employer in the U.S.
Shortage of Qualified Professional Drivers
Instructors with proven experience
Could Hire 450,000 New Drivers Every Year
More than 87% of Arizona communities are dependent upon trucks
Types of positions available: Over-the-Road (OTR) Regional Local Specialized Hazardous Materials Irregular Route or Dedicated
Position and Freight
Types of Freight: Dry Vans Flat Beds Temperature Controlled (TCU)
Paid by the Mile
Per Day Per Week Per Year
Driving 11 hours a day at 40 miles an hour.
440 Miles 2,640 Miles137,280
Miles
Earn an average of $.26 per mile. $114.40 $686.40$35,692.8
0
Bonus / Other Pay: Mileage Bonus, Fuel Bonus, Safety Bonus, Loading & Unloading, Multiple Stops, Tarping, Etc.
-- $20.00 $1,040.00
Total: $114.00 $706.40$36,732.
801ST YR.
Dental Insurance
Rider Program
Truck Ownership
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Credit Union
Benefits
Benefits
Get a message to anyone, anywhere within minutes.
Satellite Communication
Werner Dry Van, Flat Bed, &
Refrigerated Trailers 48 State Carrier/ Regional/
Dedicated Phoenix Terminal Medical Benefits after 30 days Pet policy Pay:
o 1st three months = .26 /mile
o 2nd three months = .26 ½ / mileo 3rd three months = .27/mileo 4th three months = .28/mileo 5th three months = .29/mile
Externship pay is $325 week 1-3 $350 week 4-6
Annual safety & fuel bonuses offered
Medical, Dental, and 401K available
Tuition Reimbursement
Swift
Abundant Freight Divisions 48 State/Regional/Dedicated Late Model Condo Phoenix Terminal Health and Vision Insurance paid
for driver Rider Policy Paid Vacation and 401K
Retirement Pay :
o Start $.26/mileo 6 months $.31/mileo 1 year $.33/mile
Externship pay for 6 weeks:o $450.00 per week first 4 Weekso $ 500.00 per week next 2 weeks
Kalil
Pay increase after 60 days Paid each week Externship pay is $12.00HR. Stop Bonus/ Case Bonus
Local Carrier Medical Coverage Paid for
Employee & Family Paid Vacation / Profit Sharing /
401K Starting pay $12.00HR.
Careers in Truck Driving
Over-the-Road Truck Driver Driver Supervisor Dispatcher Terminal Manager Safety Director Local Truck Driver Sales Representative Industrial Relations Manager Sales Manager General Manager Director of Traffic Dock Supervisor Public Relations Director Director of Operations
Typical Annual Earnings
Position Income
Over-The-Road (Beginning) $37,000.00
Over-The-Road (with experience) $45,000.00+
Local driver (with Experience) $30,000.00
Wage Scales differ from region to region and also
depend on the kind of freight carried. Generally, wages
are higher in the northwest and the west, lower in the
South. This information was provided by the Office of Public
Affairs, American Trucking Association and from the carriers that hire our graduates.
The AIT Way, Four Phases
Four Phases
Classroom Range
Training
RoadTraining Extern
ship(OTR)
AITTraining
Classroom Training
D.O.T. Regulations Pre-Trip Inspection Trip-Planning O.T.R. Management Financial
Management
All of this combined-provides you
with the knowledge needed To Be
SUCCESSFUL AS A SAFE,
PROFESSIONAL, MONEY-MAKING
DRIVER
Range Training
Maneuvering
Skills
Off-Set Backing
Skills
100 Foot
Straight Line
Parallel Parking
Pre-trip
Inspection
Road Training
Interstate & Freeway
Driving
City Streets & Rush
Hour
Mountain Driving
Skills
Back Road Driving
Frontage Roads &
Merging
Driving Dry Vans &
Flatbeds
Driving Loaded &
Unloaded
Externship
PAID TRAINING
Paid Training
Paid Training
Peak Performance
Safety
Proper Working Habits
Influenced By Example
Real Working Situations
Working & Getting Paid!
Peak Performance
Safety Regulations
Proper Working
Habits
Influenced By
Example
Real Working
Situations
You’re Working &
Getting Paid!
Must Be 21 Years of Age GED, High School Diploma or ATB Make an application for Training Complete a Carrier Application(s) D.O.T. Physical & Drug Screen Motor Vehicle Report YOUR COMMITMENT TO COMPLETE!
Qualifying
How Do I Qualify?
Paying for Training
All of our Carriers offer PAID training during your Externship
Carriers offer Tuition Reimbursement
Attending AIT makes you eligible for the Hope Credit of $1,500.00
Our Finance Department will help you with all the details
Typical Investments
MONTHLY PAYMENT AFTER RESIDENT TRAINING
Alt. Loan (may need a co-signer)*Federal Loans
$132.00$100.00
TOTAL $232.00
**Tuition Reimbursement -$100.00
NET PAYMENT $132.00
TOTAL DURING TRAINING: $265
*Financial aid programs available for those who qualify
**Tuition reimbursement varies depending on your carrier
GET ON THEROAD TO ASUCCESSFU
L FUTURE
American Institute of TechnologyCommercial Truck Driver Training