need cdl, what companies provide training?

I've been considering getting into the trucking industry for a few years now, looking to get out of comm fishing. tired of the inconsistent pay, work schedule, hurting, and close calls. I love driving, traveling and the open road and I've driven fish trucks to NYC 3600+ miles a week for a couple years in the past, just under cdl weight. So I think trucking is a good fir for me. I have a twic already just need my cdl.

Money's tight with my family right now so looking for a company that provides cdl training. I just applied at henderson but want to apply to more places to have more options and better odds. I don't care about being like a "slave" as I see some people say that about different companies that provide training. if it gets my foot in the door of the industry and steady pay for my family then great! and I don't mind little home time as me and my family are used to me being away for long periods fishing.
TIA!

 

so found out since I live in MA I need to get my CDL in MA. Soo my next step is to use my parents address in nh and switch my drivers license over and I'll avoid that problem hahah nah I am looking to get out of this ####ty state asap anyways so why not

 

haven't heard back from them yet but two other companies I called stop at my address and told me that I'd need to be trained in ma and they don't have schools here, thinking maybe thats why henderson hasn't called back? though its only been one day. I mentioned switching my DL over and they said that would work and to call them back soon as i did. ?

 

I found the transfer regs, think its stating I would need to hold a CDL for 2yrs before I could convert?>
Converting an Out-of-State Commercial Driver's License

When converting an out-of-state CDL, the written and road tests may be waived if the CMV operator is currently licensed at the time of his/her application, and the following criteria are met:

1. An applicant must certify that, during the two-year period immediately prior to applying for a CDL he/she:
   1. Has not had more than one license;
   2. Has not had any license suspended, revoked, or canceled;
   3. Has not had any convictions for any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying offenses contained in 49 CFR § 383.51(b);
   4. Has not had more than one conviction for any type of motor vehicle for serious traffic violations; and
   5. Has not had any conviction for a violation of State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) arising in connection with any traffic accident, and has no record of an accident in which he/she was at fault; and
2. An applicant must provide evidence and certify that:
   1. He/she is regularly employed in a job requiring operation of a CMV; and
   2. He/she has operated, for at least 2 years immediately preceding application for a CDL, a vehicle representative of the commercial motor vehicle the driver

The following documentation must be provided for waiver consideration:

• Current out-of-state Commercial Driver's License
• A copy of a driving record from a previous state of licensure, indicating that the customer has the minimum requirement of two years of experience from the date of issuance of the Commercial Driver's License
• Verification of employment on company letterhead, which must contain dates of employment and class of vehicle operated

If the above requirements are met, the customer can obtain a Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License without taking the general knowledge exam or a road test. If the customer cannot meet the above requirements, the out-of-state Commercial Driver's License can be converted to a Massachusetts Class D driver's license. The out-of-state license must be surrendered at this time. The customer may then apply for a Massachusetts Commercial Learner's Permit. Customers must pass the written and road tests in order to obtain the Commercial Driver's License.
The conversion process is the same for all commercial motor vehicle classes (Class A, Class B, and Class C). However, note that some states issue non-commercial Class A, B, and/or C driver's licenses that do not qualify as Commercial Driver's Licenses under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's definition. These can only be converted into a Massachusetts Class D driver's license.
Expired Commercial Driver's Licenses cannot be converted. However, an out-of-state Commercial Driver's License that has been expired for less than four years can be converted to a Massachusetts Class D driver's license.


edit>or is it saying I would just have to retest? im whipped tonight hahah, long day

 

Believe me relocating is my 2nd priority, new career being the 1st. Hate this state and the insane winters! But I can't live some where not on the ocean, thinking about NC. I'll call Henderson tomorrow and find out what the deal is I guess