Swift "CDL" training program

Earl Henderson Trucking has a guaranteed minimum that works out to $798.00 per week. That's not slave wages. They also run teams or solo; drivers choice.
Celadon also runs teams or solo, drivers choice. Furnish hotel room and meals during CDL school.
I should state, teams or solo, once the training is over.

 

What I mean by slave is having to stay with a company for a period of time in order to pay back the cost of your training, and if you leave early you still have to pay them. You owe money and pay for it either way. I figure it is best to pay for it on your own if possible because I don't like owing anyone anything but if you don't have $4000 give or take to throw at a school you do what you have to.

 

You're right, a private or community college school is best in most cases. Trucking company school works fine for some in certain circumstances.

 

I'd recommend a community college for CDL training. The tuition is usually under $2K and often times you can go for free if you apply for financial aid grants. She should get the endorsements, then apply to a tanker company.

Unless she is desperate, I don't see the point in paying $4K or more for a 3 week CDL course and then owing a company. If she's unemployed and can't afford endorsement testing, then do the year with Swift and move on.

P.S. That's kind of scary that Swift is willing to let a Rookie train someone.

 

I was just thinking the same thing....lmao

 

What if you have your CDL what company do you recommend ? What company would hire me with no experience? I'm in Pomona Ca..

 

KKW Trucking
National Carriers - now hires new CDL grads
Navajo Express
Watkins-Shepard
Northern Refrigerated Transportation
Pride Transport
TWT Refrigerated Services

All hire new CDL grads with no experience. Websites may show "experience required" but that's changed now.

 

Which one is the best company ?

 

Flip a coin between Navajo Express and National Carriers.

All those are OK, but my two favorites are Navajo and National. Both have really nice trucks and those new ones Navajo is receiving are really sharp looking with the big bumpers.