Decision Time! Sponsored School?

Hey all,

I posted a similar question yesterday, but now I have full details. I would love any input anyone has. I figured this would be a great place to get input from drivers of all levels.

So I have 2 options to choose from.


#1. Start class through a tech school that runs Monday, May 2th- Thursday, May 26th.

4 days a week=3 Weeks total

http://www.trainingsolutionsinstitu...riverslicense/classacommercialdriverslicense/

Cost is $3,995 up front.

I would then have the freedom to apply for any company I would want.

I have already spoken with Magnum, Melton and Schneider. They all seem happy to hire recent grads.

Magnum pays 34cpm to start and then they pay by performance 34-46 cpm + 2 cents for Hazmat loads
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS


#2. Go through firm-sponsored training through MCT Transportation. Class would start March 28th and run through April 15th.

3 weeks total.

MCT pays for the school

MCT Offers to be hired on as long as I pass the class.

I would train for 10,000 miles with a rider. They said roughly 3 weeks.

Training pays $500 per week.

Then I would go solo and start at 35cpm.

I would also get 3cpm deferred for 90 days. It is then paid out in a lump sum. Then I would be at 38cpm.
After 6 months, I would go up to 39cmp.
I must sign a 1 year contract, but can leave at any time. If I leave early, I just owe the pro-rated portion back.

My biggest question is if I should go the tech school route, and hope to be hired. Or go through MCT, where I know I would have a guaranteed position upon completion.

I’m going to be a white-meat rookie, so I just need some veteran direction!

 

That's the route I wanted to go. But I also noticed that the cpm are so close to each other.

Is there a huge difference in what they teach, and how they teach? Will a company teach better than a school?

 

They're both around 2500 per week.

Thanks for your input!