Trucking Schools in Indiana

Hello to everyone! I want to start by saying i've been interested in becoming a truck driver for quite a long time now. I've recently decided to make the push and pull the trigger on it. I've looked at a few different companies that offer the cdl training, and you pay them back. That will be my only option to begin a career. I'm just curious if anyone has some good suggestions on companies based around Indiana. So far I'm looking at Knight, and Celadon. I think Knight is my first choice, as they seem like a great company, and pay you while you're in school learning. But I like to keep my options open. I have a friend who has suggested Venture Logistics to me. Thanks for the input, and I will answer any questions that can help narrow it all down.

 

Yeah I have decided to stay away from Celadon. I have a buddy who went through the schooling for Celadon, but switched to Venture Logistics at some point during schooling. I actually got pretty excited once I started checking into Millis. It seems very regional. But school costs $400 to start, compared to $100 for Knight. I'm applying for knight tonight, i've been studying the cdl book, and will soon go attempt to get my permit. Then I just need to see what other paperwork they will need, and get it all squared away before I start. I'm hoping to start sometime next month, either towards the beginning or middle.

 

I did look into Carter, and they are my next backup plan. I've just read so many good things about Knight, and getting paid while training at the range is a huge plus as well. I filled out the application for them tonight. So I will see how it all goes over the next couple of weeks. The one thing I am wondering now is, should I pick Dry Van or Reefer? I'm not sure what the big difference as far as miles, or where they typically run are. I don't know if with reefer you have to pull over so often and check to see if the load is cool enough? Any advice on that part?