School Rec. for Pet Friendly - KC, MO Midwest

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by TokyoJones, Feb 20, 2018.

  1. TokyoJones

    TokyoJones Bobtail Member

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    Hi Folks, I've been working on this school thing for a while. Decided on Jim Palmer after great reviews and is very pet-friendly. Unfortunately, I was told today that they were passing on my application. The recruiter said they get 600+ applicants a week and could only choose 4-5. That's as much as I could get out of him.

    I live in Kansas City, MO near KCI Airport. I have a small corgi I want to eventually bring with me on the truck. She'll stay with my family until I'm allowed to have her along. That being said, community college isn't going to work, I need to make some money sooner, rather than later so a CDL school is ideal.

    I don't mind the year-long commitments, long OTR rides are great (no home to worry about or relationships) and plan to use this a way to see the country and not just a job. I don't do any drugs, have one 2-year-old 9mph over speeding ticket, and otherwise, I'm good to go.

    Can you guys help me sort through all the ######## and find a decent place to start?
     
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  3. JLMooreKCMO

    JLMooreKCMO Light Load Member

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  4. TokyoJones

    TokyoJones Bobtail Member

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    The forum owners might need to start paying him. Seems like he is the go-to member for newbro information! :D
     
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  5. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    Try CFI in Joplin.
     
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    woolybully35us Medium Load Member

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    trans am in olathe ks
     
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  7. TokyoJones

    TokyoJones Bobtail Member

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    Doesn't look like they offer a CDL training program, but might be an option a few years from now. Thanks!
     
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    Yes, that's one; CFI - www.cfidrive.com
    Company-paid Tuition
    With a 12-month commitment to drive for CFI, qualified students can now receive fully paid tuition to attend driving school in Missouri. We’ll even cover your room and meals for the duration of the four-week course.

    FFE (Frozen Food Express) - try this company also. They use private cdl schools
    KLLM Transportation - this company also owns FFE. Call to be sure about the pet; rules can change and not be reflected on a website.
     
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  9. woolybully35us

    woolybully35us Medium Load Member

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    I see them having classes when I drive by their terminal .an they have trailers marked for training use only.
     
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  10. Chinatown

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    Check with Trailiner Corp. in Springfield,MO
    Not sure about pet policy, but they do have cdl school it's only 3 weeks long.
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    Trainees can expect to earn $65,000+ in their first year.
    2018 Freightliner Cascadia Tractors--both manual & automatic--equipped with APU's, refrigerators & inverters.
    Short and long hauls (2-3 day runs to Midwest/Ohio Valley, & 6 day runs west to CA, AZ, coast to coast)
    No-touch freight.
     
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