How much did you pay for your CDL training?

Not good advice for most. New drivers need an accredited school. The topic is how much did you pay for your training; not your CDL.

 

tech. school in hampton, va.............

 

sounds like we are a couple of the lucky ones. Now they have a Father program that pays every last dime, hazmat, license and everything. (for those that pay child support). I went to mid- ga tech.

 

I paid nothing at the school of hard knocks. If I messed up the old man reached over and gave me a few hard knocs upside the head.
In my opinion it's the best way to learn and I got an education that is priceless and you could never buy.
However I do realive that you need to know a driver to learn that way and not everyone does.
there is a guy here in town who just got back from Iraq and went to driving school when he got back. I think he graduated last week but I'v been gone. His GI bill paid for the whole thing plus heavy equipment operation school.
I think this is a great option for our returning vets

 

In Texas you can go to a place called The Worksoruce, which is hosts the web site, workintexas.com. They paid for my classes and it was around 2,600. This is the government money that you asked about. I am sure that other states have the same type of program.

 

Paid nothing, JB Hunt sent me to school in 1992.

 

Too dang much! Cash out of pocket? $3400

 

I went to Roehl Transport's school RDTC(Roehl Driver Training Center) about 9 years ago. I think it was $2400, now it's $2500 or $2600. Its a three week course in Marshfield WI. Its also relatively inexpensive compared to some schools out there. I have students who have paid 6 or 7k and really didn't learn anything. Also if you stay long enough (about a year) its all reimbursed so it didn't cost me anything. They also offer lodging for a couple hundred bucks.
Another good school is NETTS (New England Truck Training School or something) in CT. I love when i get a student from there. Its a long course but the guys can really wheel. Not sure what it costs but most companies will reimburse you if you stay long enough.

 

I gave Uncle Sam 6-1/2 yrs. of my life and he paid for my training at Prairie State College, and I didn't have a problem getting a job. However, I had problems with two of the companies that I worked for. Unless you know the person or have really good friends working there, never ever work for a small company (30 trucks or less)! They will screw you over in a heartbeat and are more ruthless than some of the CDL mills.

 

I will be paying nothing for my CDL. Roehl Driver Training Course will be footing the bill. As far as the third question, I'll let you know in about 3 or 4 months!