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Of those I’d suggest Schneider. Specifically their tank division. A lot of good has been said about Millis Transfer and their training program on this forum. Idk where you live but I think they mainly run east of I-35. Prime has some decent reviews, they run all 48 but I THINK do their training/orientation only in Springfield MO. Good luck, stay away from anyone pushing a lease purchase until you get a few years under your belt. Even then I’d be skeptical.

 

Millis doesn't hire that far west.
Check with this school, several companies will pay your tuition to attend there and give you a job at graduation.
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Jim Palmer Trucking has their own cdl school and an excellent reputation for nice equipment and pay.

 

Not sure your particular situation and exact location but there is a Sage school in Denver. If you were to look around you may get some financial assistance or grants possibly to offset some of the out of pocket expenses.

 

In my area NY/NJ/PA Schneider has a school in Ohio ( TrainCo out of Perrysburg ) they work with, last I checked. They'll have you sign a contract for a year if they pay for your CDL. You will forfeit any sign on bonus and if you decide to leave the company within the first year, you're on the hook for the total cost. That was my original route then I decided to sell my truck and pay for Sage in PA. Cost about 5K for me and about 4,500 for the Schneider route. Thats including lodging, don't remember if 2 squares were included.

 

This is off the Schneider site, if it helps.

 

I know it isn't a company sponsored school but worth taking a look at ( Sageschools.com )
There is one in Denver and another in Grand Junction. One on One training in the truck vs having 5-6 students to a truck. Also, if it interest you, check this gentleman out. His video playlist helped out a lot while I was in school.
"Mike Logan CDL" on Youtube, Coincidently, he is also an instructor with Sage in Colorado.

 

This was sent to me from Prime when I was in school. That is about 2 months old. Not sure much has changed.

 

I just graduated in June. My goal was searching for the best I could find. In every aspect, school and companies. What helped a lot was knowing I wanted to pull tankers. If you have an idea of what you’d like to do, specifically, that dials it in a bit. Narrows the search.

Just keep in mind that you want good training. My opinion is you get what you pay for. Study yer arse off. Find a quality and accredited school, do your research on the school and/or companies. Victory favors the prepared! If you’re lucky you could pay your way and get it back with certain companies. Some will offer tuition reimbursement up to 7K.

Either way, paid or sponsored best of luck to you!