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  1. Texman1968

    Texman1968 Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone. This is the first time I have ever posted a message on any type of blog. Basically what I'm looking for is some good advice on how to pick a Company paid CDL school. I've done a lot of reading and I have narrowed it down to Prime,Knight,Swift but what I really need to know is how important is having a terminal close to me so I can get home for my off time and do most of these companies let you drive your truck home?
     
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  3. amiller

    amiller Medium Load Member

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    Just do more research.....there isn't anyone here that can give you advice on the best company paid cdl school for you. Call companies, talk to current drivers, etc... You don't need to worry about home-time either, just get it when you can.
     
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    RickG Road Train Member

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    Read a little about company paid training and you'll see "free" training often isn't free and most members strongly advise to avoid it . You have to sign a 1 year employment contract . If you leave before a year you will be billed thousands of dollars for training and you won't get a training certificate .
    Carriers can terminate you for any number of petty reasons to keep you from completing the year .
    Just because there is a terminal near your home doesn't mean you'll get home often . You could go over a month without seeing a terminal . When your truck is due for service you'll go to the nearest terminal . Unless you're running LTL your loading and unloading won't be done at terminals .
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Central Refrigerated is also good no money up front.

    I like Prime because you have a choice of training; refrigerated, flatbed, tanker. Prime also pays $600.00 a week while riding with a trainer.

    Roehl has a CDL school and has a terminal in Texas. On their website, enter your zip code & it shows the terminal & fleet nearest you.

    Some companies have dedicated accounts that won't show on the websites as terminals. Talk to someone at the company about that.
     
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  6. Texman1968

    Texman1968 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you for the advice, I know there isn't one company that works for everyone I was just wondering how it all works I guess about the home time and driving the truck home. I will start calling this week and make my decision soon. Thanks again.
     
  7. Texman1968

    Texman1968 Bobtail Member

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    I am aware that the "free" training isn't "free" I was just trying to get some advice on how to decide. I know it would be better to go to a truck driving school but as for most people it's because of the money that I can't. Thank you for your advice.
     
  8. critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    Welcome to the forum
     
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