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  1. timfletcher74

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    Looking at going to CDL school relatively soon, I currently live in Bradenton Florida which is not far from Tampa, I’m looking for a company who will possibly pay for my schooling who I can work for or just some good companies to look for. I’m thinking regional or local and home on the weekends type of thing. Thanks In advance for the advice!
     
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    Core-Mark International in Tampa may still have the program where you start in the warehouse as a "dock to driver" worker.
    This is a long process though. If you prove yourself in the warehouse, the company will help you acquire a cdl.
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    Cypress Truck Lines has their own cdl school and has regional work.
    CDL School - Cypress Truck Lines
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    Cypress Truck Lines, founded in 1972, has a NEW program that will help you obtain your CDL and guarantee you a job with one of the largest flatbed carriers in the US!! Cypress Truck School - Paid CDL Training
     
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    Swift Transportation
    Class A Dedicated Reefer Driver
    Winter Haven, FL
    $28-$28 Per Hour (Employer est.)
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    Swift Refrigerated Transportation has their own cdl school and starts a new class every week. This is a huge company so has an ongoing need for new drivers.
    As for that local job, you may have to wait if the position is filled when you finish school, but you can monitor it and let Swift know you want the next opening. That wouldn't work, Bradenton is 82 miles from Winterhaven. Anyway, Swift Refrigerated is a good place to get the new career started.
    You can make decent paychecks pulling refrigerated freight with Swift Refrigerated and several other companies.
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    Earn Your Commercial Drivers License in as Little as 3 Weeks with Swift Refrigerated Transportation.

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    Wilson Logistics has school in Springfield, Missouri.
    Same deal, transportation to the school is provided, plus meals and lodging is free.
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    Wilson Logistics
    Wilson Logistics offers a Paid CDL Training Program designed for those with no prior experience wanting to become a professional over-the-road (OTR) truck driver. We have two training locations: Missoula, MT and Springfield, MO. We hire out of all the lower 48 states. Highlights of Training Program ---- > Wilson Logistics
     
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    Thanks for all the info! Much appreciated!
     
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