roadmaster - columbus ohio?

I Do Have A Question, Should I when i turn 21 of course, should i go to road master to obtain my cdl or go to primes driving school 0r CR England's Driving school ? (Depending on which company fits me best)

 

GT4JK,

Only you can decide what's best for you. However, having said that, I'm now going to say: if at all possible, do NOT go to a company school. Do your best to find a community college or independent school. If you attend a company school, you are in debt to that company from the outset.

Rather than depend on family money (not bad if you have it, but if you can, save it for something else), go talk to the county employment people. Ask them about a WIA grant. That's what I did - when I (well, IF I) graduate from school in 2 weeks, I am not constrained. I can pick and choose what companies I want to work for, and send applications to.

Of course, there IS a downside to this (and an upside to company schools). I don't have a guaranteed job when I graduate.

On the other hand, it's my opinion that an independent school is more likely to actually teach you what you need to know, and is less likely to be a simple CDL mill.

 

I agree mostly with this. Getting your CDL school training separate from the company would benefit you better so that you do not owe the company anything afterwards. But there is a give/take to everything you do.

 

Going with Roadmaster I feel is leaving me in a position with more options. I should have several prehires by the time I graduate with my CDL and can then choose which of those I feel benefits me most.

 

I am a current student there! Here is the thing i have to gripe about, I have had to remind the instructors that i am a student and not an employee there and they should watch there tone when talking to me. Other than that i feel that most of the instruction there is great. most of the instructors seem to really care about you leaving there as a safe driver.
If you go to any school and you leave confused its your own fault. dont be afraid to ask for the extra help!


And a certified school gives you a certificate to work anywhere. if you go to a company school you can work for them but after you leave alot of jobs wont accept their certificates so its better to go to a state approved school..

i have been here 3 weeks and 3-5 recruiters come in per week, however i applied for several jobs online and have received multiple job offers.


Good luck to all and i hope this helps!

 

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