So Ive decided to follow my Father.

Sorry cant help you with cost. Its a shame that it has to be this way, spending a fortune to go to a school that wont teach you anything stinks big time. Im glad I never had to do it myself. My father taught me how to drive. That being said why are you set on covenant? There are alot better companies out there. If its because of the Christian offiliation I understand but you need to understand that is something they hide behind. Now you do have other options. Some companies will train you from the start going through their "school" and you can get paid the entire time you're there. Prime is probably the best for this amd alot of guys do it. If I were you id pm Openroaddreamer he went through it himself. Anyway I hope that helps. Good luck and God bless.
P.S. The following in your fathers foot steps seems to be a common practice.

 

I understand but id still say go with prime especially with your money situation and the fact that they will help you get your cdl. Best of luck

 

Taking out a student loan is a big decision. And if you don't pay them back on time, they can be a financial anchor. But lucky for you it doesn't have to be. First, see if your state has any grants. Pell Grant is one example. Step two, Check to see if there are any federal grants. You'd be surprised at whats out there. These grants will at most give you around $500.00 each. Your chances of getting a grant greatly increase if can take it at a local community college. Now, a decent CDL class is going to cost between $2,000 to $5,000. If aren't eligible for grants. Then I'd recommend taking out a student loan. There are a ton of trucking companies hiring now that will reimburse you up to $5,000 of your tuition cost. They don't give it back all at once but over the course of year. Take that money and pay off your student loan immediately. The benefit is that it'll give you good credit rating(should you ever want to buy your own tractor) and you won't be beholden to any company. That way you'll be free to work for who you want. Lastly, make sure the CDL school is in good standing and accredited. Check the Better Business Bureau website. And do some research on that school. Good Luck!

 

there's still the "jarhead" corps. lol. really.

get out and they pay for school.:smt115

 

I would honestly concider the marines, But if trucking is what you want, get on the web and look at as many companies that train, and them decide, I know prime has a $150. fee for there orientation class, cant say personaly about there school though

 

community college trucking courses are considerbly cheaper and have more grants available
the unemployment office often helps with grants to underemployed people like yourself too

 

if ur dad is still drivin get ur permit and have ur dad teach you no tuition cost and u'll probely learn more this way then u could in any school because itll be real world training.

 

If you dad could help you get your CDL it would save you thousands of dollars on tuition. Most of the schools do little but help you get your license. There are some carriers that will hire you if you already have your CDL. They may put you with a trainer for a few weeks, but it is much more preferable than having to pay thousands to get your license. You would most likely get more actual driving with your dad than in a school. There are a few carriers that will help you get your CDL, but they will require that you work for them anywhere from 6-12 months. Should you leave before fulfilling your work obligation you will be required to pay the company for your training, which will be several thousand dollars. It is an option, but if you can work something out with your dad, it would probably be much better for you.