Company paid CDL training in Ohio

Try to give the Walmart account 6 months at least. Re-evaluate the situation then and decide if you've found a home or want to try bulk or OTR division.

 

I think SNI has a 6 month policy before requesting a transfer to another division

 

I'm new to trucking but I have learned quite a bit the past couple of months. I have my CDL temps, all my endorsements, and will graduate from Roadmaster next week. While it's all fresh in my head, I thought I'd share a bit of advice...

There's a shortage of 400,000 truckers nationwide. So many rigs are sitting empty that companies like Swift stopped ordering new trucks. Despite what you think, there IS big money to be paid in trucking. But as with any career, the more experience you have the more money you can demand. If you're wanting to go OTR, you can most definitely make $35K-$40K your first year. Do you think you might wanna run solo or team? Lots of different companies to choose from.

The main reason I chose to reply was because I was actually at Schneider earlier today. They have a terminal here in Columbus, OH. Pay starts at .32 @ mile and goes up to .39 @ mile after 12 months. They have regional and OTR available with a $4500 sign-on bonus. Spoke with a few drivers in the break room and they seem to be happy there. Most trucks are 10-speed automatics with Detroit engines. If you choose to sign-on with Schneider, you'll be sent to their Indiana facility for training. They put you up in a hotel for 3 weeks. Training pay is $80 @ day.

http://schneiderjobs.com/company-drivers/driving-school-programs

Many of those wanting to get into trucking don't have any money. That's the whole reason they want to get into the business. They don't have a job or they are not making enough money at the one they are at. Most of us newbies are gullible and quick to sign on the dotted line because we are desperate. You've just gotta remember that they need you just as bad as you need them. All the major trucking companies are willing to pay for whatever trucking driving school you choose. You'll need to commit to that company typically one year, though. In a way, the big players are all the same. If you leave (for ANY reason) before the year is up you are responsible for the remainder of that school loan, so just be sure it's what you want to do. For the first 4-6 weeks, it's common for you to be out with a trainer. Sometimes the trainer you're given just isn't a good fit. Do your best to make it work and learn all you can. Should things not be working out, though, or he/she is unsafe, don't be afraid to call dispatch and ask for someone else. Save up what little money you can BEFORE training. Don't give up and remember you're only a few weeks from getting those paychecks. Good luck!

 

There is no such thing as company paid training.

Trust me.....you pay for it in the long run....in more ways than one.

 

That's why I mentioned he would need to stick with the company for one year (it is their way of paying back the loan). The other alternative is shelling out $6500 for a private school or technical college. Not everyone has the financial means to do so.

 

Yes, its just that most people do not understand just how much money they will lose under contract, usually tens of thousands in their first year.


I saw a CVTA report that said less than 10 percent of new drivers actually make it through their contract. They usually quit due to poor working conditions and not even making enough money to eat. Or they are fired and blackballed from the industry.

Contract training should be criminal.

 

Offer an alternative. A person is unemployed, broke, doesn't qualify for grants, etc. so what does this person do to enter the trucking world and no longer be unemployed?
Some companies offer CDL training plus hotel room and 3 meals a day and a guaranteed job. What's wrong with that? The economy is terrible and not everyone is willing to settle for flipping burgers. Finish the contract with the trucking company training then move on. There's 100's of $60K+ jobs waiting for drivers with one year experience and all the endorsements.