Hello everyone, I am researching a couple different schools in my area (Wisconsin). DDS out of Sun Prairie is, from what I have read here, a CDL mill. They charge about $4,500. They start classes every three weeks and classes run 4 weeks. Fox Valley Tech costs half the price but is a ten week course and from what I have read on the threads is a very good school and comes highly recommended. The problem is that I can't get in at FVT until summer at the earliest. I am currently unemployed. Is it worth it for me to wait for FVT to get the better/cheaper education or is going through DDS going to put me in the same position after graduation but for twice the cost? Any one have any input on these two schools that might help me make a decision? Thanks.
Torn on school choice
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by WhattheTruck???, Mar 7, 2011.
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WTT, IF I were to do it again I'd go with a school that was approved by a potential employer.
In this example, Crete uses these schools. Fox is the only one in WI. it appears. http://www.cretecarrierjobs.com/driving-schools
I'm not saying Crete would have to be your Employer,,,etc, blah, blah, blah. I'd look at other companies too and check to see which schools they approve of. I've seen way, way too many horror stories about these CDL mills.
You are NOT 'locked in' to ONLY going to a school in your state; look at other states schools. For example, I went to Central Tech in Oklahoma and they had 6 folks out of 19 in the class, from out of state. I see their price is $4500 out of state/yikes, tho it is 1 month only. Great school, too. I'd do that, and pay maybe $1,000 livin'g exp. before I'd do a 'cdl mill'.
Hope this helps. I think I paid $1,500, in-state THEN, tho it is $2,500 in-state now. Hey,,,I'm old...
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