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Have any of you opted to have a hotel room just for yourself?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by bluejet, Apr 10, 2016.

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  1. Apr 10, 2016 #1
    bluejet

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    Looking to go to a school to get my CDL. Not too keen on sleeping with 2-3 total strangers I've just met. Would rather have a room to myself. Anyone else taken this route? How much did it cost?
     
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  3. Apr 10, 2016 #2
    Derailed

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    Unless it happened to be 2-3 really hot bi curious women than im pretty sure it wouldn't even be a question. Did they mention this ahead of time?
     
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  4. Apr 10, 2016 #3
    bluejet

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    LOL that I would have no problem with. I actually filled out a few applications earlier today and will be getting calls from three companies tomorrow. Just wanted to see if I could get an answer beforehand. Only reason I asked is because reading all these threads, a lot of people say you will be sharing a room with 2-3 other people.
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2016 #4
    Scuba Steve

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    Me personally, I would pay for my own room, I wouldn't want to share a room with strangers, had to do it once and I'll never do it again.
     
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  7. Apr 10, 2016 #5
    ExOTR

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    I always paid for a private room, normally only runs about 15-25$ a night more. The company will have lower rates contracted with the motel, and getting a private room just means you pay 50% of the contract rate.
     
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  8. Apr 10, 2016 #6
    bluejet

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    Thanks. Do you have to have the cash when you go and pay upfront or is it added to what you pay them back after school is over?
     
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    ExOTR

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    I would assume it would be upfront, if they are footing the bill for your tuition/school they would need to keep their costs down.
     
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  10. Apr 10, 2016 #8
    bluejet

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    That makes sense. so paying 50% of the contract rate means I will pay $7.50-$12.50, correct?
     
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  11. Apr 10, 2016 #9
    tinytim

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    How are you going to share a truck with a stranger if you can't handle a hotel?

    Just kidding. I would do the same.
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2016 #10
    Swedish Chef

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    I did this when I started out with Wiener. Paid an extra 20-30 per night. It's worth every penny.
     
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