Getting CDL through a company then leave

skellr · May 23, 2018

visionarygvp said: ↑

I have been OTR with a drive away transportation company for 3 years now, moving single non-CDL vehicles up to 26,001 all across the US. I am burnt out at this point because I usually work anywhere between 10-11 months straight, right now its going on 4 months since I've been back home (California). The pay is inconsistent and its just not worth it to me anymore.

I have studied for the CDL exam and passed the different variations of practice exam over the past several months, and I'm feeling pretty confident. My delima is that there aren't any local company in Los Angeles that hire and train you, the only companies that will train you for your CDL are the big name companies who want you to commit to working for them at least 1 year and go OTR which is what I no longer desire to do.

I don't have any money to pour into trucking school so, going with a company that will pay for it is my only option. I've heard that when you abandon the company after getting your CDL you get stuck with the fee they charge for training you, I think that would be the least of my worries in that situation because they will get their money.

Are there any other downsides to this? I just want to get my CDL and work locally, be home every night and off on weekends. I don't know if I'm dreaming of a fairytale here, but I'm sure there's a way around committing to another year of OTR.
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I think you should still look for a company that you would want to work for and then figure out what they require to get started. Without money maybe you will need to go to a Mega school for training, to keep things practical. You don't have time to drudge though them looking for unicorn places while having bills to pay.

Maybe you will only need to stay 6 months, or what happens with less? maybe you can just pay them back when you have the job you want. What does the jb you want require? I'd find that first.

visionarygvp · May 23, 2018

skellr said: ↑

I think you should still look for a company that you would want to work for and then figure out what they require to get started. Without money maybe you will need to go to a Mega school for training, to keep things practical. You don't have time to drudge though them looking for unicorn places while having bills to pay.

Maybe you will only need to stay 6 months, or what happens with less? maybe you can just pay them back when you have the job you want. What does the jb you want require? I'd find that first.
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Most tanker positions in the old angles are a require 12 months to 2 years experience, but many said they say this but will still hire you after 6 months. I don't mind going with a mega for one more year and getting my CDL training then splitting.

grizzlyfreight · May 23, 2018

visionarygvp said: ↑

Do they offer team driving?
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Thats a great question I am not really too sure!

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