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I want to thank you for taking time to learn more about Expedite
Solutions. I am Charles Williams, Training Coordinator for Expedite Solutions. I have spent over 2 decades instructing students to learn safety skills, professionalism and skills needed to be successful at their new career.
It is normal to have anxiety about learning something new. Some
graduates worried about the written exams, others worried about controlling
such a large truck, and some have never shifted a manual transmission
in their life. These people all had some things in common,
they were nervous at first and they were graduates in the end. I
know you can learn to drive one of our trucks and I know I can help
you.
Don’t let fear of the unknown stop you from
taking the first step toward an exciting new career. The Expedite Solutions training
team has a proven track record of successful graduates that started
as new students just like you.
Come see me in Indy. Bring
with you an open mind, willingness to learn, a work ethic that drives
you to be your best and we will help you do the rest!
Sincerely,
Charles Williams
Training Coordinator

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Phase 1 “Start Your Engines”
Expedite Solutions
has the only national training facility that specializes in getting
people started in the growing segment of transportation called expedited
freight. To help new students understand the
curriculum and their progress through the material, we have broken
the training into 3 phases. Phase I begins after you apply
online and receive our detailed materials.
Once you arrive in Indy, Phase I will have many classes supporting
5 key modules. These modules are Log Books, Safety/Mechanical,
Map and Trip Planning, Lifestyle and Operations/Finance (which includes
running your small business). The curriculum does more than
just prepare you to pass the CDL exam. Expedite Solutions Phase
I training is designed to introduce you to all the key components
to being a successful driver and small business owner. Things
like relationship development, business decision making, proper maintenance
and filing tax returns are all areas that are not required to possess
a CDL but are crucial to being successful with your CDL.
 By limiting the number of teams that are allowed to start in a given
week to 2 teams, Expedite Solutions can personalize the presentation
of material to your learning style. During most of the training,
you and your partner have the undivided attention of one instructor. This
one on one training time enables he/she to understand what materials
you might be struggling to learn and attempt to spend more time on
these areas. This not only ensures a higher graduation rate
but a healthier learning environment.
You will not be an expert when you graduate from Phase I of our
training but you will be legal, know how to stay legal and have been
introduced to all of the major concepts to successfully operating
a straight truck in the expedite business. These concepts will
be reinforced in Phase II and III of your training.
Phase II “Through the Gears”
Phase II begins
immediately after graduation from Phase I Indianapolis, IN. Your first step is to attend orientation at the new motor
carrier you will be delivering for. This orientation is usually
3 days and conducted at the motor carriers’ corporate headquarters. During
this orientation drivers are getting used to their recently assigned
truck, getting things organized and prepared for their first run. Drivers
will take another drug screen as well as learn about the carriers
company policies. Phase II generally last about 90 days and
is a time to put into practice what was introduced in Phase I. Expedite
Solutions will closely monitor your performance and provide additional
training over the phone and internet. Completion of Phase II
varies by team but is usually noted by an increased confidence in
the basics of operating the truck, getting used to “life on the road”
and a basic understanding of the financial side of the business.
Phase III “Cruisin’ Speed” (drivers at fuel
stop, clip art of the USA)
Phase III begins as your abilities in the
basic skills (safety, running on time etc) become second nature. Phase III focuses
on improving your productivity and profitability by finely tuning
key business variables. Fuel economy, personal budgeting, truck
repositioning are just a few examples of the areas for improvement
in Phase III. This final phase usually takes the balance of
the year to accomplish fully. Expedite Solutions works closely
with you to provide key data for analysis. All key data is
monitored closely to help drivers know how they are progressing compared
to historical averages. At the completion of Phase III successful
teams may decide to pursue Lease Purchase, Direct Buy, Fleet Owner
or they may elect to stay on as Certified Mentor Drivers. Whatever
your career goals are, Expedite Solutions has a program to help you
accomplish them.
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