New CLP Holder Questions

That's not fair; we want to bully you....lol
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CDL school is required now. You can apply for a trucking company cdl school or get free cdl school from your state WIOA Program.
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Would be a lot sooner though if you attend a trucking company cdl school.
Where is your location, state & nearest town?

 

How long ago was that?
Now you must attend a school listed on the FMCSA Registry or a trucking company cdl school.
Training Provider Registry

 

Those quickie schools today are refresher courses for those that already have a CDL, but have been off the road for a lengthy period of time.

 

The website says you just need a cdl permit.
If it's on the FMCSA Registry, then it must be legitimate. That's not much training unless you're just going to work on a farm or ranch. Most trucking companies want 160 hour cdl school. Some will take 120 hour cdl school.

 

It's no longer legally possible to get your CDL by "just riding with a guy" to learn how to do it. All new CDL applicants have to receive ELDT training from a recognized provider.

Every CDL school will find a company willing to loan you money for CDL school. WOIA is a grant the MAY pay for your CDL school expenses. Half of trucking companies that hire newbies offer Tuition Reimbursement to help you pay for school.

Find the company you want to work for, have them judge your background (assuming you pass CDL school) AND THEN DECIDE what to do about CDL school.

 

That's no longer possible since the ELDT requirement in Feb 2022, IIRC.