Ok, so after getting everything I needed I started applying to companies that train and I boiled it down to 2 companies, Millis and Estes.
Applied for the driver training at Millis and for a dockworker position at Estes and got accepted to Millis and a offer for Estes.
Thing is with Estes, they need drivers, and will train, but since the changes to the cdl schooling, they dont have a dedicated school set up yet, and would likely take until June until its ready (hopefully, not set in stone). I would have a job on the dock until then.
Millis I would start next month at the school then go otr for the training.
With the world being a cluster #### right now, and all of these changes to the cdl, and all these people going nuts with vax mandates, I am thinking Millis to get my CDL in hand before any other crazy stuff goes down.
Anybody have a opinion on this?
And to be clear I really like the flexibility on schedules for Estes and dont really want to go otr(unless I like it idk yet) but once again I think license in hand asap is the way to go.
Millis or Estes
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Rutt, Jan 26, 2022.
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Tough call - I'd hate to get strung along by Estes, June is a long way away.
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to pay it off. And unless I can get something in writing from Estes as far as a time frame and a guaranteed spot on the school list, I would go with Millis anyway. Estes manager seems like a good dude, but I been screwed by "good dudes" before if it benefits them.blairandgretchen Thanks this. -
I'd be wary of the "Maybe June" string along.
Worst case - suck it up for the 1 year commitment with Millis and stick it out.
@Chinatown is good at finding state sponsored training for cheaper.
Hey - All this screaming about a driver shortage - you'd have thought the path to a job would be easier , right?!Chinatown Thanks this. -
The thing Millis doesn’t really advertise is if you go to school in Cartersville Ga or Richfield WI. Is you test for your CDL on the very last day of class. The other schools Millis has you go out with a trainer before testing.Last edited: Jan 26, 2022
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It's 3 weeks of schooling/training, then take the test and go out with trainer otr for 15000 miles. -
I'd go with Millis and do that for 12 mos. then Estes will put you right in a truck and probably a coveted line haul position.
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