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
How to get started? (from seattle)
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dave1989, Jul 25, 2015.
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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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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.Last edited: Jul 25, 2015
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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. -
Can deliver alot of Pizzas with a 18 wheeler.
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I paid for my own school and license. Then looked at what companies had the quickest tuition reimbursement program.
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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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