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Fleet Driver Retraining in Connecticut

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DID YOU KNOW RECRUITING AND TRAINING A NEW DRIVER COSTS BETWEEN $6,000-$12,000 PER EMPLOYEE - HOW MUCH ARE YOU PAYING PER YEAR?

Big Rig delivers real world training solutions to satisfy industry requirements for safety, compliance, and risk. Our Fleet Driver Retraining programs can help you maximize driver retention, retain established employees, and enhance driver skills to reduce costs and burden on human resources.

IMPACT YOUR SAFETY SCORES WITH TARGETED SKILLS TRAINING

Big Rig Driving Academy has deep industry experience with was developed by experts to meet the need for safety focused and road ready drivers. We have created a results oriented program to retrain experienced drivers. We can help you proactively identify and correct performance issues, conduct post incident skills re-training, and ensure drivers observe best practices.

Our modern state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with computers, driving simulator, manual and automatic trucks. And our comprehensive pre-trip inspection is the best in the industry Our training programs are designed to reinforce and re-introduce best practices to bring safety to the forefront of driver’s minds while executing road , pre-trip inspection, drop & hook, and maneuvers.

FLEET DRIVER RETRAINING OFFERINGS:

HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT

  • FMCSA TPR Certification required to apply for the CDL HazMat Endorsement
  • Small group, 4 hour classes offered Monday through Saturday, AM or PM sessions

CLASSROOM

  • JJ Keller’s expansive digital library of training materials including CSA, Distracted Driving, Hours of Service, Drug & Alcohol, Roadside Inspection, all available for certification of your employees
  • Entry Level Driver Training Program

PRETRIP INSPECTION

  • Comprehensive professionally produced pre-trip video broken down into easy to learn detailed segments
  • Complementary pre-trip study guide
  • Dedicated pre-trip equipment and instructors
  • Cab off station offering a unique unobstructed view into a functional air brake system

MANEUVERS

  • Fundamental maneuvers including straight back, offset left, and offset right.
  • Advanced maneuvers including conventional parallel, sight side parallel, and alley dock.
  • One-on-one instruction focused on the action behind the incidents

ROAD - AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION

  • One-on-one knowledge and skills assessment
  • Instructor evaluation of road driving skills including signage, speed management, intersections, and right hand turns.
  • Routes to challenge all drivers to develop stronger skills
  • Driving simulator programmed to practice “problem areas”

Training as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Follow our simple steps to earn your CDL-A license.
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Step 1

Apply for Big Rig today

Put in your application today right here on our website. One of our recruiters will get back to you as soon as possible to follow up with more information and get you ready to start your CDL-A training!

Step 2

Orientation

Once we can get everything set we will start you at our Orientation in North Haven, CT. Our orientation allows you to gain more knowledge about our course program while meeting other peers who are also in the same field.

Step 3

Start Your Classes

Big Rig will work around your availability to make your class schedule. Our instructors are well experienced and excited to teach. We promise small class sizes to allow for a more personal learning experience.

Step 4

Get on the Road!

After completing Big Rig’s classroom training and practicing on our state-of-the-art driving simulators you’ll be on the road 1-on-1 with an instructor. This road practice is crucial for your learning and making sure you will be safe on the road!

Step 5

Pass your CDL-A Exam

Big Rig’s promise is that we will do everything possible to properly prepare all of our students to pass the Connecticut state CDL exam. After our students pass their CDL-A, they are ready to start their own personal truck driving journey.

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    What others are saying

    Bozzuto’s for me has been a foundational building block and stepping stone in my career as a professional driver. The time and effort from the Bozzuto’s Driver Training group allowed me and my fellow drivers to be the best we could be. Care, consideration for the individual and providing a family-like atmosphere has given me a place to call home.”
    - Marcus Aiken - Driver Trainer