I chose to get my training on my own at a community college and I'm so glad I did!
For what it's worth, here are some things that I found out when I was looking for a driving school.
Sponsored/Company Provided Training
If you get "sponsored training", or go to a company school you're often limited to driving only for that particular company.For Profit Driver Training Schools:
What if you don't like them, or they don't like you and you don't receive a job offer?
Well, if you don't like them and want to go somewhere else after training, get ready to receive a big bill for the driving school. They paid for or provided the training and if you're not going to drive for them, they're going to want to recoup their training expenses (and more in some cases). Also, some companies won't hire new drivers out of other companies' driving schools.
If they don't like you and don't offer you a job, you'll probably get the bill for the training described above and you'll have a hard time getting hired by any other company. Think about it, if the company that trained you (or paid for your training) is not willing to hire you, why should any other company?
Can be expensive. And getting roped into their "financing options" can make the training even more expensive.
Many are of questionable repute. How do you know how good they really are?
Community College:
They tend to be less expensive than "for profit schools".
There is financial aid available. Many people are able to get their training with little to no out of pocket funds with financial aid, grants, state job training programs, etc.
The quality of training is usually good as the reputation of the entire institution is on the line, not just a driving program.
By getting my training at a community college, I was able to get quality training for a reasonable cost and I kept my options open as to where I can drive after my training. I wasn't indebted to anyone and was able to go and apply where I wanted to drive. In other words, I had options. So, I didn't have to settle for one of the "starter companies".
That's my advice, take it or leave it.
Good luck!
Why I Chose A Community College for My Driver Training
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by The Gryphon, Feb 18, 2015.
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