Driving school Vs community college? What do hiring companies think?

IMO community college is the better choice. They generally have no ties to any company.

 

I can only relate that back in my day, I went to trucking school primarily because as of this day, no community college offers such a course.

Do what you can best afford to do, and go from there, as personally, I see no preferential treatment from either, in obtaining a job, as it still depends on you and your attendance and grades. Try not to miss any days, or be late. One thing I know for sure at the schools here, is that if you were to be scheduled to go on the road for your lessons.???, and you are late..?? kiss your turn good-bye till the next day.

 

I found some companies have select schools that they will hire from, crete is one of them, but I also found that they a lot of times look at the number of hours of training. A lot of schools do 160 hours I think, Alliance, where I went does 200 hours and that includes field training, 2 night drives and 15 day trips. To answer your question look at the number of hours of training they offer, do what you can afford, be the best you can be and I don't think a company school, or community college will make a difference to the company you decide to go to.

 

I would love to do the community college course. Sadly, none are offered here in Connecticut.

 

I went to roadmaster for $5k out of pocket (that was reimbursed ) and had a job before I left. That was over 10yrs ago and I've heard they're not as good as they used to be.

 

Before you get too involved in one segment of schooling, Call the carriers your interested in working for and ask them if they accept graduates from your community college or not. It would be better to know up front yes or no than spend your money and not get hired at a first rate carrier. Most carriers require you to go out with a trainer( I use that term loosely) and that is about 3 to 5 weeks before putting you in your own truck.

 

Whats your location?