how would trucking companies look at me if i were obtain my CDL through other means like renting a truck and trailer to practice and then take my CDL test with it instead of paying for school......my dad has been driving for years and he would be the one training me?? i don't know if the companies would want any amount of hours behind the wheel training?
Obtaining your CDL
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by illegal_eagle187, Feb 2, 2008.
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try obtaining a federal grant or something, thats what i did. no money out of pocket, and its money i dont have to pay back either. here in tucson the program was called "one-stop". they made me go to these classes once a week for 4 weeks, where they told you how to properly fill out applications, how to conduct yourself during interviews, etc... once the classes were complete, they cut a check for the classes. not sure if theres something like that in your area, but it would be worth checking out.
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Look into your local job placement office. They may have programs which will underwrite the cost of tuition for you especially if you are a displaced worker and were layed off.
Otherwise you can go through a private school and pay the tuition with cash, credit, pell grants, or loans. Do not worry about the initial cost of the schooling. It could cost a couple of thousand to 6 or 7 thousand for a course of a few weeks to a few months. There are currently no federal guidelines as to the minimum number of hours you must be in school.
If paying your own way is not an option then you can get training through the mega companies such as Schneider and Swift. Just be advised that they will require you to sign a contract for 1 to 2 years of service to "recoup" their investment in you. IF you quit before fulfilling the contract they WILL expect payment for the training and may harrass you for it.
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