Ive been a contractor for 20 yrs and am tired, im looking for a career change and trucking it seems is something I want to try. I cant afford to pay for my own schooling, and have no experiance. What company and school would be the best place to get started?
No money and where to go
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by t1wolfen, Sep 30, 2007.
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Try the employment office. I got them to get me a grant for school. 100%!! I had to take tests(square pegs in round holes ect.) apptitude stuff y know. It took about a month. I start Oct22 was to be Oct 1 but gov burocraps gotta drag a#$ or there not happy.
Avoid co. cdl school cuz you will owe AND work for less pay.you cant leave If you quit or get fired you will owe and be in collections.
Talk to schools in your area they can help find you some gov cheese money too!! -
IF I WAS YOU I WOULD JUST GO TO YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL SEE WHAT PROGRAMS THAT GOT GOING ON OR SEE IF YOU CAN GET APPROVED THRU SOMEONE FOR THEM TO PAY FOR YOUR CDLS WITH KNOW CONTRACT.IF YOU CANT DO ANY OF THEM THINGS GO WITH A COMPANY THAT YOU THINK IS RIGHT FOR YOU STAY WITH THEM A YEAR GET THAT EXP. AND TRAINING IN THEN YOU FREE TO GO !!!
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I've been monitoring these and other forums for the last few weeks and here's a list of what I've found to be the most favored companies that sponsor, or provide their own, training.
Schneider
Watkins-Shepard
Interstate Distributors
Roehl
Maverick
I'm sure there are others, but these are the ones that seem to garner the most positive posts from current/former drivers.
I've applied at a few myself, I've decided on Watkins-Shepard. If all goes well, class starts on 10/22! Good luck to you!! -
central Ref. Services Isnt To Bad Either From What I Hear Up's And Down Like Anywhere Else But They Start Off At .29 A Mile Witch Is Ok For A New Driver For Alittle While The First Year Is Going To Be Your Challenge Past That You Should Be Just Fine.stay Away From Swift They Will Screw You In A Matter Of Sec... Lol Good Luck !
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I have to say, you said this "seems to be something you want to try". If that's true, I would NOT sign a contract obligating yourself to work for a company for a year or more. If it doesn't work out, you're gunna be on the hook for a wildly exagerated amount of money they assign as a value for said training.
I bailed on an otr job after a very short time after deciding it was just too much for me, among other reasons. If you're not really commited to the realities of otr trucking, this might be a recipee for disaster. But if you can (and will) commit, your strategy would certainly work. Just sayin'... -
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I'll echo what others have said in this thread so far:
1. Get a grant to pay for training. Don't pay for it out of your own pocket.
2. Don't sign an indentured servitude contract. You want no part of that.
3. Check with US Express. Rumour has it that outfit offers training for very little or even no commitment.
4. Do your research to make sure you'll like trucking. My bet is you won't. Make sure first, and don't saddle yourself with a potential debt you will HAVE to repay if you quit a company before your slavery period is up. But you won't have to worry about a slavery period because you're going routes 1 and 2 above, right?
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If you aint got anyone that relies on you and you aint got anything holding you back, jump in..
This job in another 5 yrs might not be worth anything, do to the mexican pilot program..
Good Luck in what ever you do!
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