Should I get my CDL on my own or with a company training school ?.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by compmarkerw, Nov 22, 2017.

  1. Toomanybikes

    Toomanybikes Road Train Member

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    You will make more money driving City Busses then you ever will at any training company.
     
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  3. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Actually this question gets asked quite frequently it really comes down to what you want, if you sign on with a trucking company your bound by there rules until you pay them back however at least you've got a "secure job' paying your own way you will be your own boss and will have a choice as to who you will work for either way if your new you will be required to go out with a trainer for a week or 2 then you'll be on your own.
     
  4. compmarkerw

    compmarkerw Bobtail Member

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    Thank you Aussiejosh.
    I think I will pay my training.
     
  5. compmarkerw

    compmarkerw Bobtail Member

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    Thank you all for the advices.
    I will pay for my training.
    Be safe and keep trucking !!!.
     
  6. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

  7. GetonwithiT

    GetonwithiT Bobtail Member

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    I went to an independent School through the WIOA program and am so happy that I did it that way instead of going through a companies School. Just some of the reasons..

    1: Don't have to sign a contract with a company that can last up to a year if you get schooling on your own.
    2: You can be selective in choosing a company to work for.
    3: Most companies from my very limited experience in researching will have new grads only drive OTR.
    4: Schools will work around your schedule

    There are also grants like WIOA that pay for the schooling to earn a CDL-A if you qualify. So there are allot of options out there for you. Good luck
     
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