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Cdl school vs company paid training which is better

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Kyle3081, Jun 6, 2018.

  1. Jun 6, 2018 #1
    Kyle3081

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    I just got my cdl permit along with my 2 year medical card in New Jersey where I live. I am trying to explore options as to whether to go to cdl school or do company sponsored training. I know that most company sponsored training is or, however do to my circumstances I don't know if I could afford to be away from home for long periods of time right now. Are there any companies in south jersey that do sponsored training that do regional or local runs? I wouldn't mind going to cdl school but some people say that it's a waste of money and others say it's not so I don't know. There's just a lot of information out there and I could use some advice from someone on which could be the better route to take.
     
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  3. Jun 7, 2018 #3
    jimboelrodou

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    Check out Rhoel or YRC Freight and possibly SAIA. They are all regional and have in house training.
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2018 #4
    Userbronco

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    You checked out the state run tech schools ?
     
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    Chinatown

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    Check with Schneider. They have lots of local/regional runs in your area. They might pay for cdl school.
    Mclane Food Service sometimes hires "driver trainees" with only a cdl permit. You work with another driver and he trains you OJT while you help him make deliveries and pickups. You're an employee and being paid for this.
     
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  7. Jun 23, 2018 #5
    SOAthor

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    Why do you assume that you will not have to be away from home if you go through a truck driving school ? AFter training guess what they do with you, set you up with a mega carrier to help pay them back for your schooling, as another poster such check out some of your state run schools like a communicty college. It is possible to get in with some companies that do in house training but those opps are rare as they are generally suppose to hire(driver) and promote from within.
     
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