Just Curious

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Thull, Dec 7, 2015.

  1. Thull

    Thull Medium Load Member

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    I want to drive for Sneider Tanker Division. because I live in Louisiana & they offer a Regional job with being home weekly. The only problem is that they don't offer CDL training through the company. So as far as schooling goes here in Baton Rouge, Louisiana we have Diesel driving academy & coastal trucking driving. If I were to go to Diesel Academy this would be like a 5 month program which I really don't want to do because it's $10,000 plus it's 5 months compared to most places that train in about a month. Coastal trucking has a 3-4 training but you have to have 5 grand up front which I do not have. They have a finance option but even then you need half up from then finance the rest & I don't have $2500. I do not qualify for like WIA because I currently work as an industrial Electrician but I HATE it & want this career change. So my question is what happens if someone goes to a company sponsored CDL Training school knowing that they do not want to work for that company just to get their CDL & leave? I do know that you definitely have to pay that school back for the training but I was wondering like is it frowned upon? Do people even do this? Would they be able to take or revoke your CDL License? Would it put something on your report telling other companies that they shouldn't hire you? I just want to know answers. Now I know may get back some negative responses but I'm just curious. I don't want to do this or plan to. I make decent money now & was just thinking I may just have to start saving like $200 a week or so until I can afford to pay for schooli. Any responses would be appreciated whether good or bad. Thanks
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    You'd be on the hook for the training costs, I am sure.
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Have you talked to Schneider? They don't have in house CDL training, but they may pay for private CDL school.
    CTL Transportation has a deal with some schools they will pay for school if you work for them 12 months afterward. This is a hazmat/tanker company that runs through Louisana all the time. After that you can go to Schneider as an experienced tanker driver.
     
  5. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    The company would ding youre dac report and that could make it harder on you finding work.
     
  6. Scott101

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    Drive a cab on your days off to save up the money you need. The money adds up fast. It will give yourself time to truly reflect on your decision, and the satisfaction of paying your way will be very rewarding. Believe me.
     
  7. 59MackB61

    59MackB61 Light Load Member

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    Check and see if there are any community colleges or votechs that do it or find a company that offers it and drive for them until the time commitment is up
     
  8. crunchy

    crunchy Light Load Member

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    What about a tax return? You gonna get one?
     
  9. Space Boogie

    Space Boogie Light Load Member

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    I did swift in Memphis. Had my CDLs in 3.5 weeks. 3 weeks of school and a bus ride back to SC to test at DMV. Everyone is different though. Some of the folks I went to school with took 8 weeks. About 3/4 didn't make it at all from what I hear. We lost about half the students while actually in school and some more just couldn't get it done at the DMV.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    I read somewhere on here the past couple of days that Schneider now has a cdl school in Gary, IN.
     
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  11. Thull

    Thull Medium Load Member

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    Wow really??
     
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