New Career ... From the beginning.

Dip, I'm 56 and have a executive background, and I know EXACTLY what ur talking about. But, we must move on, and YOU CAN DO THIS. Never give up, be proud of what you are doing and who you do it for. I'm ROOTING for you, EVERYDAY.
I'm a wanna be also, looking at starting school mid Jan or Feb. Stay in touch, this is a great forum and good people here like Markus, Y2K, EZ Money etc, lots of good folks here to support you.

 

I am 52 and after years as an executive in the construction industry, I have been struggling to find and keep work since being laid off in mid 2008. My ex father-in-law was a trucker and trainer at a truck driving school, he's been trying to get me to go in to truck driving for years. Well, now I am ready to take the plunge. I have been accepted at Central Refrigerated and Prime to attend their training. I have read all the horror stories about company schools, but economics is a big part of the decision. Now I am trying to decide which company to go with. Any help from someone who's been through these company trainings would be greatfully accepted.

 

I've done a fair amount of research and I came up with Millis and Schnieder. Millis will put you through their school with very little up front ($500) and Schnieder will take you straight out of a local approved (see their web site) school.

Good luck and stay safe!

 

Markus, how was the 4 hour written test, and what was it all about?

 

Great hearing from all you "old guys", Markus, Dip, Parheel, La Pine. I am retired on SS and plan on attending school starting March 2 at CDL College Truck Driving School in Aurora Colorado as I live in Grand Junction Co.. I have been studying my Colorado CDL Manual and feel fairly confident having taken ALL the practice exams I could find on line. I am going to take them all, Hazmat, Class A, Doubles & Triples, Tankers, etc. I passed my DOT for the state for attending the school and taking the test. I joined the local Gold's Gym to get back into shape as I thought I was done working. I do weight training 3 days a week and alternate with carido the other 3. Doing good.
I hope to continue to hear from all of you as you proceed on your journey. Keep up the posts and I will continue to read them and enjoy them.

gary from Grand Junction

 

Sorry that was supposed to be Cardio, ie stamina and running.

gary

 

I think I am leaning toward Prime. The private schools around here are $ 6500, plus high interest rate. Most companies offering tuition reimbursement top out at $5000. Either way, if you don't stay with your first company 1 year, you will be out that money. At least the cost of the company schools comes out less, if you say 6 months, you owe them $1750, one year nothing. Economics is a big part of this decision. I know I'll have to stick out the first year with whoever I go with, so I figure its best for Plan B, having to leave before the first year is up, to cost me the least amount out of pocket.