Context: I am 25F and I have decided to go into trucking because I have to move out of where I am staying July 17th. I need something to keep me afloat so I thought trucking would be the best route. I just recently got my commercial learners permit (CLP) in Texas and I need to do Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT).
The problem I have is I cannot afford truck driving school. I talked to Texas Workforce Commission regarding the WIOA grant but I have to go through a length process such as filling out assessments online, taking a finance test, and going to a 4-day job search workshop (that I would have to schedule it is not within the week). I do not have a car and there is no public transportation in my area. So I do not know how I would be able to attend all those workshops and the WIOA is not guaranteed and it'll take more than a month which I do not have. Also, I would have to consider how I am getting to the school as well.
I heard about company sponsored cdl training that'll provide rooming and paid training and it is 2-3 weeks but of course not everything is free. It is contracted and if I break the contract or get fired I would have to pay that money back. I hear it is not worth getting contracted under a trucking company but I am leaning towards that since I have no other choice.
I have very little money, no transportation, no family or friends to go to for support and do not know what to do.
I've been watching Youtube videos, searching Reddit and reading into companies and what they offer but I do not know what to do.
Should I go to CDL school and figure out how to pay or go through a company sponsored cdl training and get contracted?
If someone can give me advice on this and share their story, i'd really appreciate it.
Should I go to CDL school or go through a company sponsored cdl training?
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by mikkimat5412, Jun 13, 2025.
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Time is short. You need to be in a better situation by July 17th.
Can you pass a urine drug test or hair follicle drug test.
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In your situation, I'd go to a trucking company cdl school.
Transportation to the school is provided and when you arrive, lodging & meals are provided.
I'll list some schools for you to apply with and you can do that today by filling out the short apps directly from each website.
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Here's the first one:
CDL Training | Stevens Transport
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Frozen Food Express - Refrigerated Transportation Solutions For Over 65 Years
CDL school in Lancaster, Texas
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Truck Driving School - KLLM Transport cdl school.
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DRIVER ACADEMIES | WDT
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