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Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by louisianasportsman, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. louisianasportsman

    louisianasportsman Bobtail Member

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    what is the best online cdl school?
     
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  3. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    :biggrin_2559:Surely , you're not serious . Almost every state DVM has their CDL manual online or you can pick it up at the office . What would possibly be worth paying for ?
     
  4. ColoradoDreamin

    ColoradoDreamin Light Load Member

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    It's not very hard to pass the written tests by learning them online...but there's nothing that's going to prepare you better than being behind the wheel. Even a simulator isn't going to be the same. You know if you hit something that all you have to do is hit the reset button.

    I'm taking a 5 week class at a school that offers a high amount of seat time. I've been driving since the second day of class and have been on 3 road trips in the first 2 weeks. I'm pretty comfortable with all the written stuff...and even the obstacle course stuff...but put me behind the wheel out on the road with the lives of 2-3 other people in my hands and I tend to be a bit tense.

    Driving School is the ONLY thing I would recommend...the longer the better.
     
  5. louisianasportsman

    louisianasportsman Bobtail Member

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    I just can't fit a school in my current job. Is there a way to complete the classes at home and then take the road portion?
     
  6. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Yes....do the written.

    Rent a truck for the road test. And PREY you don't run over anything.

    Of course, finding a job afterwards (provided you get a CDL) will be next to impossible. Especially since you will be required to show a certificate of completion by the majority of companies.
     
  7. louisianasportsman

    louisianasportsman Bobtail Member

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    I was thinking of buying own truck and haul gravel here local.
     
  8. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Thats simple. Get the handbook and study. Take your new truck down, and do the test.

    The written is a no brainer.
     
  9. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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  10. louisianasportsman

    louisianasportsman Bobtail Member

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    thanks, I'll call local driving school about the skills test. My only concern will be cost of insurance. I think alot of people here go with Progressive. I'm making a big career change and cut in salary. I found out money is not everything.
    A big paper mill will re-open soon and maybe looking into logging also. Seems like a log trailer is cheaper than a dump trailer.
     
  11. Truck Driver

    Truck Driver Medium Load Member

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    How are you going to learn to drive a truck over the internet? Mabey they'll let you do your road test on the internet and perhaps you could get a job driving an truck on the internet hauling e-mails.
     
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