North Carolina offers two 3rd party CDL testing schools through Johnston County and Davidson County community colleges. Both programs are full compliment and have many recruiters knocking down the doors before you graduate
Cost of driving schools?
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by itsMeFred, Dec 30, 2014.
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Ncmickey, a contributing member of this forum graduated top student in his class at JCC and is a good source for information regarding cost and curriculum. -
I just made a post in this forum sub section, but I will add here....I am looking to obtain my CDL so I recently visited a local school. They have told me that because I am unemployed/underemployed I can apply for a federal Workforce Investment Act grant which will pay for 100% of my training, materials, medical exam, and DMV fees. This is a grant, not a loan so nothing to pay back. Anyone done this? Too good to be true?
Some info on WIA: http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/Workforce_Investment_Act.htm
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How much actual time behind the wheel is considered appropriate when evaluating a CDL school?
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Great question.Every school varies.I would find a school with a real good reputation and here's what you need to do.Call the school ask them how much drive time and backing practice does each student receive.What is there success rate.How many instructors do the have.Then any other questions you may have.There's a lot of schools that are nothing but scam artist.Find one that takes pride in their work rather then take only the money.
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So, I am finding out that some of the other schools are 80 hours classroom time to pass the written test and 80 hours 'driving' which is only about 20 hours of actual driving and 60 hours watching someone else drive.?? Someone correct me if I'm wrong. -
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