wannabe lookin for first company with sponsored training

Try Roehl, tho not sure if they hire in your area. Do you have your CDL and are looking for driver training, or are you looking for a company to get your CDL? Sorry if i missed something. If you already have your CDL, Schneider is another. From what I understand, Florida can be a tough hiring area. I'm sure one of the truckers from your area will see this sooner or later & can be of better help, more knowledgeable about companies in your area. They DO exist. Good luck, just keep looking & applying.

 

I'd call Conway truckload...they should still be hiring out of FL...as far as training goes it's through Crowder near Joplin MO...I think it's $3200 and I think after your first solo run you will get $2200 back ...call recruiting to check for sure...it's 4 weeks room & board with 3 meals a day...no contract to sign ...just pull that first load and that's it...look on here for various threads ...PM me if I can answer specific questions

 

I am a firm believer in avoiding company sponsored training. There are too many contract problems. You might find yourself stuck paying for something that you can't use.

Find a community college in your area that has a truck driving program. Contact their funding office and get their help. The government pays for truck driving classes. Pell Grants and such.

I oppose government grants as it devalues working but in this case it is an option.

 

Yeah, I agree with Wooly, you don't want to become an indentured servant. Some companies do offer tuition reimbursement too, another option to consider but you have to lay out initial cash & they usually pay back in increments after segments of time with the company. Might be worth checking in to.

 

I agree ...don't get stuck with a contract with a company you might hate if you get treated badly or starve you for miles...also check Florida employs ? Maybe a grant out the but in 2010 Obama had taken away...

Good luck !

 

I would personally recommend Central Refrigerated. There are many other good companies out there that hire in Florida but this is the only one I have personally driven for and recommend. They sometimes have hiring freezes for Florida so just call and double check.