truck driver trainer

administrative assistant

staff assistant

examiner

program director

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The intent of any school “should be” to help the student. How ever profit above all else. As an instructor you get cut on pay when a student doesn’t show up. Instead of being compensated for the time fully blocked out of your day you get 1 hour of pay. When hired I stated what I needed. They said they’d circle back after 90 days. That’s a false hood.  Working with students is enjoyable, how ever the range provided is inadequate for any proper training to keep our roads safe for the foreseeable future, as the range isn’t compatible for state tests, and being shared with another company, has zero lines, and is filled with obstacles (fences, rail road track slope's, mobile office, and cars parked where ever they deem appropriate. Also the range has zero services.(running water or bathroom). As a former instructor it took over 60 days for maintenance to even get started. Took three weeks for wipers. And over 120 days for a/c to work in the day cabs.(meaning you and the student in a sweltering truck over 100’ temps outside plus the heat of the truck.) Dealing with the office is like talking in circles. Don’t expect any upfront conversations about anything. Do to the lack and quality of the range, we have been sending students who entrusted in us the values of “Sage”  to our competitors. Which is not what students signed up for. They are sold an idea of being tested and trained with us, but that doesn’t happen. Really think three times before accepting any position here(student or employee).


A Typical day at SAGE can include a mixture of Classroom and Behind the Wheel Training. As a CDL Driver Training School I rate the curriculum as the best. This is not a CDL Mill where one walks away with a CDL and no knowledge. SAGE is a relaxed place to learn and work. The Instructors are skilled veterans of the industry. Teamwork when a "problem" student arises is more often the case than not. The instructors I worked with would compare notes and work towards giving that student attention in the areas of operation that are weak. 
The work really doesn't feel like work. Every day was different and the same at the same time. The students are what made the job most rewarding. Especially when there is someone struggling with basics and then One Day it all comes together for them. 
It is hard to explain the feeling when a student who is changing careers mid or late in life, struggles most of the way through the course, has thought often seriously about quitting, and then BANG! The light goes on and they have it. Those are the people who make it all worth it...as far as I'm concerned.
The "Corny" part is a year later when they return for a visit and they are successful. Changing Lives I guess

What is the best part of working at the company?
You get one on one time driving. All the staff are super nice and will help in anyway. Classroom time was very helpful so was inspection and driving time. The overall of sage trucking school and staff  was awesome I give it a 10. Very grateful to have went there. I highly recommend this school.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
None Really. I stressed a bit on how the driving test would be  at the DMV and my inspections but I studied hard had awesome teachers and did fine.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was great. Had one one one time driving. If I had any ? Or needed any help they we’re always there to help. Never a problem. Awesome environment very kind.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Well depends if you were driving that day or working on inspections or doing class work. Pretty much you new your schedule and what you were doing for the week.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The weekly schedule. Monday thru Friday 7:00 thru 4:30

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Cronyism! Follow the leader type atmosphere. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Lots of changes for no apparent reason and you have to be part of the in crowd there to be accepted. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Sometimes stressful always short on staff. I had to deal with a lot of discernment when it came to the students and instructors was always called upon from the students for critical help with the administration.

I will strongly recommend this truck driving school Sage is one of the best your instructors are easy to work with caring and understandable along with their patients their Ingenuity and knowledge with their students a very fun environment to learn and accomplish your goals to become a safe and productive trip driver and Society overall I made an excellent decision to go with Sage Truck Driving School

I took this Instructor position so I didn't have to be away from my grandchildren all the time.
I have so much more time at home.  You just can't put a price tag on that!  Plus, none of the stress that comes with the lifestyle I was living.

All in all, I find the job to be very rewarding.  I feel good knowing that I'm teaching these guys and gals to drive safely.  The office is nice, the people here are great, and I feel like I'm part of a family at Sage.  
I would recommend the job to anyone.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Meeting a variety of people and the people I work with

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Trying to keep up with the volume of people and calls on a daily basis

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is casual and easy going.  You work hard and the payoff of watching your students pass is great.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Making calls, answering calls, attendance and meeting with potential students

What is the best part of working at the company?
Everyone worked together as a team.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Anytime you are learning a new job it can be very stressful.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone worked well together.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As a Staff Assistant you are the secretary,  receptionist and organizer. You wear lots of hats, but its never the same thing every day so you don't get board.

You enter into the class room and start studying in the books and map book.  You study the CDL book on your own time. School pays for you to take DMV test and for you to take medical exam.  once you receive your permit.  You are allow to drive the tractor trailers until you can handle them.  The DMV comes to the school and test you.  If you pass you get your Class A license if you fail you can practice until you do pass the driving test with the DMV.

I truly loved my job.I looked forward to working with the students. The corporation that brought Sage paid well great benefits. I worked as a driver trainer for 9 years with another company and learned how to help most people succeed.The only problem I had with Sage was working with the School Director she and I did not see eye to eye on key issues, and the equipment was needing lots of repairs otherwise I would still be there I’m sure.

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Examiner 2 salaries reported	$23.00 per hour
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