Options

I found out today I'm not eligible for the WIOA grant because I make too much, working 40 hours a week at just $12/hr. Lol. Anyways, we are tight on money and I'm going over different options to get in the trucking world, so I need yalls advice on what may be best to get better teaching and in the long run, experience while learning. I'm going to call the local community college tomorrow since they offer cdl classes, and I can apply for a Sallie Mae loan. That starts February 3rd -__-

My other option is of course paid company cdl training. The downside is not being paid until the 3rd week. Which would be pretty rough for the boyfriend at home. I've looked at Wil-Trans, Roehl, Prime, Millis Transfer, and Maverick. I realize you have to stay for 1 year. And, I'm really not wanting to go dry van or reefer, but I will do what needs to be done in the end.

I plan to get my hazmat and tanker endorsements, and the TWIC ID card. I really want to start in tanker or dry bulk. If you're tight on money but really want to get in, what would be the best route? Going to the school won't have me graduating until end of March (weekend classes). Which really, really sucks.

 

I was hoping you'd chime in lmao. No, I already asked him and he's not even remotely interested. This is one of things I can't force him to do, otherwise he'd be miserable 24/7

 

For some reason I don't doubt that beginning part lol. I've thought about adding CFI to my list, but don't they run around NY and such?

 

New York in a big truck scares me honestly lol. No way Jose about Queens in that thing. I've been wondering with dry van and reefers, how are you supposed to keep on time for the next haul and take your 10 hour breaks when the shippers/receivers seem to hold you hostage?