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Whats the best school in the DFW area?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by wanttotruck, Mar 11, 2014.

  1. Mar 11, 2014 #1
    wanttotruck

    wanttotruck Light Load Member

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    I see that Collin county community college has a program in Farmersville that takes 4 weeks to complete but their next class is in November. I was hoping to get started sooner than that.

    The other names I keep seeing are c1 training and TDI. Neither of which seem to have very good reviews.

    Do any of you have experience with any schools in the metroplex?

    *forgot to mention I want to avoid company sponsored training
     
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  3. Mar 11, 2014 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    TDI has a good reputation in other states, not sure about Texas.

    If you have an idea about trucking companies you're interested in, give them a call and ask which school they recruit from or recognize.

    Here's some good high paying trucking jobs to check:

    Melton Truck Lines
    Trimac
    Superior Carriers
    Schneider Bulk
    CTL Transportation
    SVTN
     
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  4. Mar 11, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

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    If you change your mind about company sponsored training, Millis Transfer in Burleson is about the best and the drivers make about $50K. You will make much more than that with tankers though.
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2014 #4
    wanttotruck

    wanttotruck Light Load Member

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    Thanks guys. I read a few more reviews about TDI on this site and it seems to be a good choice, albeit a little more costly. I'm going to give them a phone call tomorrow.

    I'm trying to stay away from company sponsored training because of my father's horror story (probably a little exaggerated, but I still don't want to be locked in at a company for x amount of time). I'm also avoiding company training because I want to bring my dog along once I have completed my time with a trainer. I figure it would be safer for me to get a CDL and then start applying for pet friendly companies.
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

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    CTL has a pet policy; not sure about the others on that list. Give the ones you're interested in a call.
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2014 #6
    unclegoose

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    Yep Yep Yep..
     
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  9. Mar 14, 2014 #7
    kbar909

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    Im headed to TDI in Dallas around the end of the month. From what I read they are a good school!
     
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  10. Mar 20, 2014 #8
    zackery2011

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    Were at MT Training center in Grand Prairie, they're more of a fast paced school and work on payment plans with you. Also accept people from the work force commission (we paid out of pocket though). I don't know what town you live in.
     
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