Paid training companies that train as solos NOT teams?

2 grand for what? CDL training? OTR in a trainer's truck?

 

hmmm...i wonder if they could keep a team truck moving. I know I've heard solo trucks just sit all the time.

 

For the training to get your CDL. That does include one or two weeks with a trainer, which may or may not be OTR. I was in a hotel nearly every night when I was with a trainer. If you already have a CDL, but no experience, they do not charge for the additional training.

 

Where do you stay during those things? How do you go get food?
Also, what happens if you just don't pass the cdl test? How many attempts do they allow? What happens if you still can't pass?

 

Yes! You'll be asked to pay upfront and then the instructors will have the proverbial "bug" up their you-know-what and if you don't like it, tough.

The OP is probably over-thinking this since he already drives class B. C'mon OP quit clutching at excuses please. You're going to be fine no matter what you choose.

 

They don't necessarily charge two grand. If you go through their school to earn your CDL, you agree to stay employed with them for 9 months. If you leave before those 9 months are up, Schneider will want to collect $2080 from you. But if you stay the whole 9 months, you will owe nothing even if you leave after that time.

 

So what have you learned, which are the top picks for companies that don't train as teams?

 

That's great to hear.

Where to expect TEAM DRIVING even though you are supposed to receive training:

Western express
CRST

Western leads can be the worst in the industry. There was 1 that wouldnt let her students even do a pretrip. "The truck just came out of the shop. It's fine. You're gonna roll when you get up without touching my truck."

 

Melton truck lines (flatbed)
You go out with a trainer but only you drive
They also recently partnered with a school in Tulsa Oklahoma so they will put you through cdl school if you don’t currently have a class a license
Although I believe you have to live in Oklahoma or Texas to be eligible for the school
They will also buy out your contract if need be