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Military Vet looking for some advice on making a decision about getting my CDL

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Marine_Trucker_77, Jan 3, 2018.

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  1. Jan 3, 2018 #1
    Marine_Trucker_77

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    I'm 40 and a Marine veteran. The 9 to 5 in an office isn't for me and I'm burned out on construction and security work.I wanna be on the open road driving. I've been doing some research on companies that offer "free" CDL with a 1 year attachment. I don't mind that, but I wanna make sure that I get in with a good company that's gonna take care of me. I also am looking at paying out of pocket and taking the CDL I earn, and going to a reputable company with zero attachment.

    I guess what I looking for is first hand experience in both these scenarios and what people think or what recommendations you all can give. Do you recommend going it on my own or going to a company and getting the training for free. Like I said, I'm green as the grass to this and I wanna do it right the first time. I already have my DOT Physical and am working on taking the CDLP test next week.

    Thanks in advance for any an all information. It is and will be greatly appreciated.

    Semper Fi!!
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2018 #2
    Chinatown

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    Where is your location? We need to know the hiring area you live in.
    Private cdl school is the best because you have dozens of choices of companies to choose from.
     
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    Shock Therapy

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    Put your location down and @Chinatown will be along to help you, thanks for your service and good luck!
     
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    Shock Therapy

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    Oh boy< your on it tonight, lol
     
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    Chinatown

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    I just woke up, drank some coffee and ate a bowl of Wheaties!
     
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    Shock Therapy

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    Gotta be the Wheaties!
     
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  9. Jan 3, 2018 #7
    Kasper42

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    @Marine_Trucker_77 you have Werner or Schneider National that are big on hiring Marines Army Navy anybody retired or looking for a place to call home Crete carrier pretty much have to look around and ask first hand drivers straight from the horses mouth sorta speak (thanks for your service and good luck
     
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  10. Jan 3, 2018 #8
    Marine_Trucker_77

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    Yeah sorry about that guys. I thought about it as soon as I sent it.

    I live in Northern Virginia (near MCB Quantico). I have a couple CDL schools that are right up the road from me, and they finance, as I am not able to drop close to $4000 in one shot.

    Thanks again for the reply.
     
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    Kasper42

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    @Marine_Trucker_77 it all depends on what your looking at van flat bed refrigerator or tankers TMC flat bed I think they do training or Paul Inc
     
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  12. Jan 3, 2018 #10
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    This is just a suggestion from a Vet to a Vet, i was working for YRC. I think they offer free CDL training & employment upon completion. They are not a bad company, but some terminals are some what cut throat. But, thats trucking sometimes. No surprise. They have decent pay & benefits that are pretty good. Its a good start if u can get on with them, & maybe it can be a fulltime career for ya. I havent seen anyones benefits as good as the military until i worked for YRC Freight. Give them a try. They have terminals every where. Just google them, but the app is done online. Good luck my Marine friend. Semper Fi
     
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