FIE is required by its licensure to maintain several academic policies and other operational policies. This is assuring our students that the education we are providing for them is fair and ethical and of the highest quality. THIS SCHOOL WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONALITY OR ETHINIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, DISABILITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN ADMINISTRATION OF IT'S EDUCATION POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, TUITION REMISSION, FEE WAIVERS, OR EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR PAID TUITION: All study materials (video of pre-trip, air brakes, in cab inspection), an online course using ELDT as the video and testing, occasionally JJ Keller movies and quizzes, transportation to and from the test site, use of student semi-truck and trailer, use of school parking lot for practice, insurance while driving the truck and trailer with instructor and all skills instruction from the licensed CDL instructors. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion and a transcript (available 72 hours after passing the State test and is only given upon request). Student receives live instruction to the following: Pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, straight line backing, forward stop, 90-degree alley dock, backing, right turns, proper use of clutch and gears, coupling and uncoupling, on the road driving- left turns, right turns, highway driving, urban driving simulated upgrade down, down grade, emergency stop-start, curves, stop and thru intersections, on the freeway and highway driving- entrance, exit and lane changes, ramps, air brakes, traffic rules of the road, combination vehicles, railroad crossing and safety, gross and axle weights, and real live driving skills. NOTE: Class/movies are forever changing and being rearranged. We make every effort to stick to this list, however, we us JJ Keller Movies and ELD Direct and rely on their expertise to provide the importance of each program. Student will be given the website for the online portion via email listed on the registration form. Student will have to complete the course with a grade level of 80 or above to be able to take the final state driving exam.
REFUND: refunds are made according to but not limited to the following: If student leaves during the 1st week of class, they will be refunded 2/3 of final price. If the student stays even 1 day after the first week, there will be no refund in play as student had received the online portion already and received a lot of education material to be used during our class with FIE Truck Driving School. If emergency happens (and proof will be required), we can substitute the remainder of days for not in attendance for a future class (up to 6 months later).
ACCEPTANCE INTO THE SCHOOL: 1. Student must be 18 years old to come to this school and drive within the state of Indiana. Student must be 21 years old to be able to drive on the interstate out of the state of Indiana. 2. Student must speak, read, and write English well enough to do the job. Please note that if there is a language barrier, we cannot know if the student will pass the tests needed to obtain his/her CDL. We also are unable to slow the process so this student can "catch up" with everyone else. If the instructor feels this student is not understanding commands made by the instructor, FIE Truck Driving School has the right to inform this student that we are not prejudice by any means, but that a language barrier as extensive as his/hers, puts the entire class and instructors in danger and student will be asked to not continue. If the student stays for the first week, receives an ELDT program, he will owe 1/3 for the program. 3. Student needs to have filled out completely the registration form on the website with all pertinent information needed by the school and for the State of Indiana. 4. Proof of payment to the school will hold students spot decided upon with the office and instructors. 5. Permit must be obtained, SENT TO OUR EMAIL, and brought to the school every day. Take permit with you while always driving. 6. Must have a negative drug test before being able to sit in the driver’s seat of the truck. FIE Truck Driving School does not guarantee student passing final State test but will give extra training up to 10 days and up to 3 paid tests, after which it will cost the student up to $300 for each test given.
FIE will not refund any money just because the student wasn't able to pass the final State test. All students go through the same training as others and have passed the state test. If student fails to show for the final test or "changes his/her mind", a $100 fine will be put in place and student cannot be re-scheduled for another test until that fine has been paid to the school.
STUDENT OBLIGATIONS: Student has all resources available and given to get their CDL. The practice vehicle CAN NOT be used without a certified instructor present. Student understands he/she is responsible for cleanliness, courteous, and respectful of other students, instructors, and school property. Any student using foul language, is disruptive, defaces any class materials, graffiti, cheating, taking time away from other students learning, or demeaning another student or instructor will be excused from class and asked not to return and no tuition will be refunded. There is absolutely no smoking inside any rooms or inside practice semi-truck. Smoking is allowed outside at least 25 feet from the school building, or any semi-truck/trailer being used for instruction. Alcohol or drugs on school property will be reason for dismissal. Failure to abide by these regulations and policies of the school will result in dismissal from the course requiring immediate vacating of the property.
ATTENDANCE: The course has been allotted certain time frames for each instruction course. It is particularly important that each day the student be at the proper place in attendance ON TIME as required. FIE cannot promise to make up of certain courses due to non-attendance. We will do all we can if a student is sick during any days during the course but must be made up somehow to get the proper instruction needed to pass the State test. We start class every day at 8:00 a.m. Mon-Fri. Please note: If student does not show up for classes for either 3 consecutive days or 3 random days, dismissal from the program will be considered. Also, if the student does not finish the program after 45 days (including weekends), the school will dismiss the student without any refund. Student knows to be able to provide enough food for himself/herself during the course. Student may bring their own lunch or most times while out practice driving, lunch may happen at different restaurants- fast food or sit down- depending on students’ participation and preferences.
OBLIGATIONS: During the drive times of course, it is the instructor’s decision as to which student will drive when and where and how much time student will need to practice. STUDENT MUST BRING HIS/HER PERMIT WITH HIM AT ALL TIMES DURING training. Student is not allowed to be driving the truck without an instructor present.
AUTHORIZATIONS: Student authorizes any pictures or videos taken during instruction to be used in a manner of only advertising for FIE Truck Driving School and will be notified if used as such. Student is welcomed to take part in "rating and reviews" at random times during the course for school to better serve the students. Any comments are welcomed so school can always improve our course to further the education of our students enrolled in this program.
By signing this contract, student hereby grants and authorizes FIE Truck Driving School the right to take, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute and make use of any and all pictures or video taken to be used in and/or for legally promotional materials including, but not limited to, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, fundraising letters, annual reports, press kits and submissions to journalist, websites, social networking sites and other print and digital communications, without payment or any other consideration. This authorization extends to all languages, media formats, and markets now know or hereafter devised. This authorization shall continue indefinitely unless otherwise revoked said authorization in writing. Student understands and agree that these materials shall become the property of FIE Trucking School and will not be returned. Student hereby hold harmless, and releases FIE Trucking School from all liability, petitions, and causes of action which student, his/her heirs, representative, executors, administrators, or any other persons may make while acting on student’s behalf or on behalf of student's estate.
WEATHER: Due to the fact that in our climate we rarely get snow or ice, we do not have the equipment of snow removal, nor do we have salting equipment to cover the entire maneuver range. It is student's choice to do any yard maneuvers during this bad weather rather than classroom inside studying and should student slip and fall or get hurt, student cannot hold the school accountable for this situation. This is the student's choice. This statement holds true for any injuries during the attendance of school. In the summer, sometimes conditions are too hot to be standing out on the asphalt for 9 hours or sitting inside a semi-truck. When this happens, the school will try to do different parts of the courses during better temperature timing. By signing this contract, student agrees to all statements just mentioned.
CELL PHONES: Student is participating in an instructional setting and is expected to have his /her entire attention on the instructions given. If any student engages in cell phone usage which distracts other students from learning, instructor can enforce ALL students to leave cell phones in their vehicles or at least turned off on their person. There is no texting or phone calls allowed while students are physically driving (as is the law in Indiana) and will be asked to turn phone off while driving.
Part of training is learning the pre-trip process could be "repairing" a truck. As a big part of owning your own semi-truck is knowing the mechanics of truck and when there is a "breakdown" of the truck (which can happen- our trucks are not brand new). Pay close attention to any breakdowns as this might happen to you when you are out driving your own truck someday.
Student is aware he/she has a choice to take the final State exam in an automatic truck which will render the CDL to have an "automatic restriction" placed on it. This means student will HAVE to drive an automatic truck and are not licensed for a manual". Student does have the option to attempt to train and take the test in the manual truck but after advice of instructors that student is not able to drive the manual, (due to safety reasons for others or failure to be able to utilize gear work thus rendering damage to the transmission), student understands that this is no reason to request refund for training. School will continue to train student and test in the automatic so student can still receive the CDL.
MOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: The motel attached to the school IS NOT affiliated with the school. It has a few rooms the school is allowed to use for a fee. It is NOT a 5-star motel by any means. It is there for sleeping arrangements when not being instructed during school hours. We are not responsible for any complaints regarding the motel room or services related to it. There are several nice motels 1 exit away in Corydon, Indiana that can be used at student’s expense. School does need advance notice if wishing to use the attached motel to make sure of vacancy and student will be charged per week staying there- must be paid in advance at tuition payment time. All rules and regulations regarding the school, pertain if staying in the motel including no smoking in the motel rooms and students are the ONLY people allowed in the motel rooms day or night. This is strongly enforced.
TRAVEL EXPENSES AND ARRANGEMENTS TO AND FROM FIE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL IS THE TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT.
JOB PLACEMENT: FIE Truck Driving School offers job placement opportunities if student so desires. Although we can only "refer" you to a company, it is the total decision of the said company to hire student. If student has been funded their education at this school by a company already, the school has the obligation to remove the student from the class during any other trucking company's presentations and recruitments.
I HAVE READ THE POLICIES AND RULES REGARDING MY ATTENDANCE TO FIE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL. BY SIGNING THIS CONTRACT, I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE POLICIES AND DO UNDERSTAND I DO NOT HOLD THE SCHOOL LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES DURING MY TIME AT THE SCHOOL AND AGREE
TO PAY THEP ROPER TUITION AND OBTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTS LISTED BEFORE BEING ABLE TO BE INSTRUCTED AND DRIVING FOR THE STATE TESTING.
__________ I DO NEED ASSISTANCE GETTING A JOB AFTER I COMPLETE THIS COURSE.
__________ I DO NOT NEED ASSISTANCE GETTING A JOB AS I HAVE ONE ALREADY