Graduate January 2002

Truck Driver Training Program

Before even graduating from TCE, I was pre-hired with Werner.  The staff took care of everything that was needed to get a job with them.  I drove OTR, dedicated and regional routes with them for a couple of years.  I eventually became a trainer and made some pretty good money doing it.  One year I took the first few months off for vacation and still grossed $57-58,000. Now I'm working happily with Dart, driving locally as an owner operator and going home every night to see my family.  I deliver general commodities and I can choose my own hours and how many hours I want to work.  They don't force you to do anything you don't want to do.  The people are nice and if you have a problem they will help you out.  I've had no bad experiences.  I'm making up to $2,500/week and I get medical benefits, safety bonuses and I can choose my own vacation time.  Before Transportation Center for Excellence, I was working here and there and taking some college classes, but I was always looking for something better.  At 23, I think I'm doing pretty well.  Truck driving gives me a lot of freedom and I make very good money.  It's helped my family a lot, I'm now paying off my debts and I've been able to help my relatives here and in Mexico, including my grandparents.  If I hadn't gone through the training at TCE I wouldn't be enjoying the feedom I have now and if it weren't for them, I might not have been able to eventually own my own company.

Jaime Hernandez