YRC

In my personal opinion I think you would be making a sound decision to go with YRC. No arguments or criticism from me.

Out of curiosity, have you looked at any of the other line haul company's to see if they are a better or worse fit for your needs?

 

The pay is relatively low, but that medical is top notch though! Good luck!

 

If you can qualify for any of the grants that would be the best route so that you are not indebted to a certain company for a period of time. On the other hand, if you do not qualify for any of the grants I would save my money and go through someone's training program.

Good luck with your search.

 

I've heard rumors Schneider has cancelled the CAT program for now since the ELDT requirements took effect, and I don't see them listed on the FMCSA training registry. They still have the program where they'll pay your tuition to a CDL school but I think that's about $7,000 instead of the $2k for the CAT program.

 

Lots of good opportunities in Houston.

 

YRC has no contract or obligation for their PAID CDL training.

I'd definitely consider the YRC program if I had to do it all over again. Now, YRC does have their issues. Most of their equipment has 2M+ miles. They used to be a much bigger player in the freight markets. They got greedy and bought New Penn, Holland and Reddaway to create a coast-to-coast network of LTL companies AFTER they already had YRC. The Teamsters temporarily allowed them a 15%, "giveback" to get caught up on their bills - whatever you make as an employee 15% of your check is deducted and given back to Yellow. The giveback has been going strong for 17 years now! A couple of years ago Yellow/YRC was circling the drain - they were behind on their pension and healthcare contributions and many analysts were predicting the end for them. In July, 2020 the US Treasury bailed them out with $700 million for 29.6% equity.

YRC's future is a little cloudy. They're going be consolidating terminals with their expansion league buys. They desperately need new equipment but even with Uncle Sam's cash you can't just get a new truck right now even if you have the cash (China Flu/Chip shortage/Mad King's policies/Supply chain issues). Still, it's a rare moment in history when a new driver can get paid, free training (no cost or obligation) and start on Teamster scale with 100% paid insurance for the whole family right out of the gate. Ride that pony until it dies!

@RoadSideDown wrote an description about his training experience with YRC here.