Best Companies That Provide training?

I've read many posts on here, so I know some of the horror stories about companies like England, Stevens, etc. My question is - which companies that provide training to get the CDL and a job afterwards are considered "good". I know none of them are perfect, but some are apparently better than others. Some research I've done suggests Maverick or Millis as "good" places to start, and what about Roehl or Crete? Also, anyone know anything on Cardinal? It seems England, CRST, Stevens, Werner, Prime, etc don't seem to be quite up to par.

I drove a Pepsi truck back in the mid 90's, so I have 2-3 yrs driving a tractor trailer combo; its just really old experience. i will be deploying with the Nat'l Guard soon, and I'm just trying to come up with a backup plan, should my current career come to an abrupt halt when I get back. Any info you all can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

Well, if I knew the information I was seeking, I would answer my questions....c'mon folks, anybody out there able to chime in? I'm headed to Afghanistan soon, and who knows what will happen with my current job when I get back. The fact I drove a tractor trailer back in the 90's makes me want to consider getting into the industry cause I know I can get the CDL. Question is where to go, what companies? I've read tons on here about England, Stevens, etc. Don't want to go that route if it isn't necessary. Read some good stuff about Maverick, about Millis, etc. Need ya'lls expertise about what company will train/hire a driver that doesn't have a really, really bad reputation. Thanks in advance for any info you can share.

 

Thanks for the replies. # Civil Werks - not looking for anyone to hold my hand, nor am I closed minded. Fact is, I HAVE done research, including reading NUMEROUS posts on here. That's how I came up with a few names that "seem to be good" and some that "seem to not be up to par". That's why I said "c'mon folks, chime in". I could read a thousand posts each on any of the companies I mentioned, and there will be good and bad, so who do I believe or trust? Some of the so called "bottom feeder" companies have people who swear by them so how exactly does someone like me know?.....# milskired- I have no personal knowledge of Prime, I'm just reading stuff here, and with all of the companies, I see good and bad. Just seemed to me that I saw more bad than good about the ones I listed. As for the military, I'm Army Nat'l Guard, and I probably could use college money for the CDL, but there's a new benefit that allows me to transfer my college money to spouse or child, so that's what I'm doing on that.