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How to get started? (from seattle)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dave1989, Jul 25, 2015.

  1. Jul 25, 2015 #1
    dave1989

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    Hello, I've been thinking about becoming a truck driver for awhile. A little about me, I've been delivering pizzas for over 6 years, 25 years old, currently trying to plan my next step in live, and have no family or location obligations. I think trucking might be a good fit for me, but I'm trying to figure out how to get started?

    I live in the Seattle area. I also have some money saved up so I believe that if I needed to, I could pay for school out of pocket. I don't mind traveling for school if I need to?

    Any advice or direction would help

    Thanks
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2015 #2
    Clamhammer

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    Bates Technical college in Tacoma is great school. Not that far from you. and since you live in seattle there are great opportunities to you.
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2015 #3
    Chinatown

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    If money is tight, then go to a trucking company CDL school.

    Earl Henderson Trucking
    Midwest-coast Transport
    Knight Transportation (dry van division)
    Con-way
    Southern Refrigerated Transport
    Wil-Trans

    If you can do the private CDL school out of your own pocket, then check with Leavitt's Freight Service and ask which school they recommend. This is a decent company that hires new CDL grads.
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2015 #4
    Clamhammer

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    I would never ever have a company pay for my training. Why? Because it is a form of being a slave.
    I never went to Bates. I do know this you learn more then just how to pull a trailer and back it. they do just about everything from combo to dump trucks. and have a darn good Reputation that Local companies look for. Plus you can get a pel grant for school.
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2015 #5
    BooshWhacker

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    Can deliver alot of Pizzas with a 18 wheeler.
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2015 #6
    Pmracing

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    I paid for my own school and license. Then looked at what companies had the quickest tuition reimbursement program.

    Mikeeee
     
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  9. Jul 25, 2015 #7
    camionneur

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    For starters the state has a list of approved schools and you must attend one of them.
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2015 #8
    EndHatred

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    check out community colleges in your area, they're usually much cheaper & you get college credit plus student loans are available.
     
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