Looking into the Trucking scene, few questions?

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Copy that- But don’t they doc newbies on drive time? Or should I kick my resource in the frank n bean?

 

**Update**

Contacted my local community college, had to wait a week to attend a monthly orientation session which they require. I was there 10 mins early, next guy was 45 mins late, last guy an hour late.. Total of 3 people.

Course-Ran through details about course: Runs every 5 weeks, $4000 course cost, plus about $400 dmv fees. College rep said most all students are funded though Workforce Development. Instructor states he only has 1 official person registered for the January course, requires a minimum of 4 students to proceed.

CWD-Also drove to Center for Workforce Development to inquire about possible assistance, as I am in fact a displaced worker. The Rep says, "Yes there sure is funding, there is a waiting list of about 60 people ahead of me, your looking at a 4-6 month waiting period"..

Course- Called instructor to ask how there is a waiting period while only one registered. He said to reach back out to CWD and tell them I have my permit and fedmed card and ready to rock. He said students drag their heels and let CWD know your ready and willing to get going.

CWD- Explained situation to Rep which said, "That would not be fair to others on waiting list". The president cut 8 million dollars in this type of grant funding, so pretty much don't hold your breath.

Course- Ok, I am again looking to pull out another $5K from my retirement savings and into the pocket of local community college. I'm not looking for free handouts, even though I fit the criteria to a T. I convinced myself to agree to those terms. A mistake, I've promised myself not to do time and time again.

Today @ 2pm is the application cut off. There is still only one person registered. There will not be a January course, good luck in 5 weeks time maybe there will be a class. I don't have 5 weeks to sit around and hope.

Train to hire with mega carrier is still looking like best approach for me.

This is not a remote community college system, this is the largest CC system in the state in it's highest population density.

Summary of College/CWD out put:
3 show up for orientation
1 student enrolled
60 in line for course funding
0 course available, even if paid cash out of pocket

Big shortage of drivers in US..
Unemployment levels are high..
Grants are there to help you..