2006-09-05 10:27:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
There are several large trucking companies who run their own driving schools, and if you take a job with them at the end of your training, they will reimburse you for the cost of your training, so essentially, you're getting your CDL training for FREE! They even provide free room & board while you're in school! Check a couple of these web sites for more info...
2006-09-06 03:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from the "free" schools mentioned above. I have been in trucking and driver training for years. Believe me, it is not free and most people get screwed by it.
Here's why: you have to sign a contract to work for the carrier for at least a year in exchange for them getting you your CDL. What they don't tell you is that you are stuck with low pay for that period. So, although it did not cost anything up front, you are a low-paid slave for a year.
Most people end up quitting after being run ragged for a few months. Then, even though the trucking company made back the money they spent training you by having you run freight for peanuts (and the training is really just enough to make you dangerous), they send your account to collection. Remember, you agreed to stay for a year? Leave for any reason (even if they fire you or you get sick or find a better job) and you owe them $4,000 for the training. Plus, then other companies won't hire you because they do not recognize other "company schools."
Go to a good school like SAGE Tech and you will get a better job and make good money. After all, isn't that what you are interested in getting your CDL for? In CDL training, you pay for nothing, you get nothing.
See the sites I've listed below.
Good luck!
2006-09-07 03:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by driver.trainer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I still have my CDL I will try to give a decent answer. Most large transportation companies have either a self owned school on site or are partnered with a local college/ Tech School. The cost will vary depending on type of endorsements (hazmat, etc.) and any life situation you may be in ( ex. prior military...they sometimes get a cost break on tech/ continuing education). You will have to investigate this yourself in depth. Good Hunting!!!
2006-09-06 04:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by sbhutchi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of CDL you are after. Hazmat is the most extensive that I know of. If you are a member of a union you can get that way very inexpensive. If not try one of the common carriers IE: Dick Simon , Swift etc...
hope this helps !!!
2006-09-05 10:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by that guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you looking for a Class A license and a job go to Swift,or JB Hunt. A lot of big carriers will train you and even pay you while in school. Then you sign a contract to drive for them for one year. If you stay one year training free.
Check websites of the national carriers.
2006-09-05 12:15:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your State Employment Office in your town. A counselor there could did up the info for you and prolly tell you if there are any State funded programs you might qualify for that would help with the expense.
2006-09-05 10:58:35 · answer #6 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several big companies that will train you & pay you @ the same time.... Then you go to work for them...
2016-03-17 08:50:27 · answer #7 · answered by Michele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋