I went to Ohio Valley Truck driving school in Marietta, Ohio about an year ago. I had was fully paid fkor by the state. I did not get the proper training to pass the test to get my cdl. I failed twice. The second time they did not want to allow me to use the truck. They wanted to charge me an hundred dollars, and did not want me to pratice in the truck until weekends. I talked to other students that did not pass it the second time and the teachers just let them use the truck for free and to keep praticing. I have about 5,000 for another school. I don't want to get taken advantage twice. What is a good school that will teach, and if I do fail they will work with me. Just a word advice stay away from Mid Ohio Valley Truck, they took advantage. Please help find another school so I can get in a great career, the career I am in now is not working for me. Thanks for reading, and thanks to anyone that can help. I am looking for a great school in Ohio, or WV.

I checked with Roadmaster the other day, and one of their programs cost $5,500. This does not include the cost of the exam and the DOT physical. I have no idea if they have a teaching facility near you.

Good luck.

OTC here in Springfield, MO has good marks. That's where I am going. There is another school in Neosho I have heard good things about. Prime Trucking also has a one on one CDL instructor program.

Have a suggestion for you that works. Look into going to a community college or technical school. Cost would not be near 5 grand. Maybe 1700 if you needed room, board, and cover cost of meals.

Then once you have permit, see about working with a House hold goods carrier. You will work your butt off but the additional training will be invaluable. Plus you will earn some cash.
After a little while there, driving their trucks, learning some "advanced" backing into tight driveways, and around neighborhoods, you will be ready to take the CDL test. Most HHG carriers that I know will allow you to use their trucks to get your CDL.
The moving season is fast approaching so finding a position should not a be problem for you.

With this route you are looking at 10 weeks of training, about 2 months or so training with a company, then you get your CDL. It's not fast but you will earn money doing it and it won't take all your money you have now.

Personally I don't like the "schools" that are 3 or 4 weeks. You only learn what you need to pass the test. There isn't any training for what you actually have to deal with in the real world. Another reason I am recommending this route. You will be a real driver and not a steering wheel holder out of a CDL Mill.

Thanks for the ideas. Does anyone else have any other ideas?