Drivers Solutions

From what I have been reading they pay for it if you don't have the $$$ upfront....but you must work for the sponsor till the loan is paid off (usually 12 months)...NO MATTER WHAT (or pay a huge extra $$). They may also pay less per mile to their own grads than other new hires....I have seen 2 pay-scales for some company's..one with education reimbursement, one without.
If you don't...you pay tons more than if you had paid for it yourself (I think they have a pay cash up front option....it is like 1/3 of what you pay if you quit before the magic contract length). So if you have been working for them for 10 months of a 12 month payback...and you drop down to 10 miles a day....you can leave and pay like $10K. Simply put, if you have no other choice for a CDL, it is your only option...but a community collage is cheaper...or a Private school is likely more upfront, but gives you more options...and many company's still reimburse you....the $$ for private schools vary widely...from as little at $3000 to more than $10,000, so shop smart!! Different company training programs have different rules...some prorate the amount if you quit early...some do not....be sure to read the fine print, so you can make an informed descesion.

 

Have you researched for grant money? Are you on any type of assistance? Are you disabled or a veteran? It takes a lot of leg work but the help is there to cover some or all of training. It sucks to be broke bro I know. I'm prepared to share crop for a year or two if I have to though. Good luck.

 

I've been looking into this for about 3 weeks. REASERCH! Look # the companies the schools are set up with and as some of the others say on here... YOU have to make the choice that is right for YOU and your situation. I have come to realize it may stick for the first year no matter where you go. Get the school get some miles/time under you belt and then enjoy the ride. I've been talking to alot of companies and if you can find a way to pay for your own school that would free you up for change sooner. Hope this helps. This site is FULL of info!

 

Soory for the spelling big fingers small keys! But, I hope you get my point.

 

mysticguido Have you checked out Prime trucking paid training program. The Driver Solutions located in my area has gotten mixed reviews.

 

any news on this front?