Which is the best

Well your 'someone' is incorrect. IMHO, I'd check out CFI .. they have training and are a bit less stringent. Not sure if WEL has in'house training these days, however.

There's also PAM / via Driver Solutions. (not overstepping ya, China... just what I've gleaned).

 

I like this part of your post. Remember, that is your goal. Whoever you drive for, keep the same goal.

Luck in battle.

 

Well, don't worry too much about being a great driver because that takes years of experience. Just don't hit anything and keep the door closed and they will love you.

 

IMHO always ASPIRE to be the BEST you can be, from the get go. Eventually being 'key word.'

 

Keep us posted; I need my 4 hour 'nap' before my 0200. Ya got this. Let us know how the 'vetting' goes tomorrow. I'd lean with CFI first.

 

Having a criminal/felony record won't stop you from getting started in a trucking career.
The state of SC might even pay for cdl school through the WIOA Program.
Google : WIOA Program South Carolina
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Also, for trucking company cdl schools, it's better to submit the online application from their websites before calling. They'll probably call you first.
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Millis Transfer hires felons - click here > Millis Tranfer Inc. - Getting It There Since 1936
Need $100 on day one of school.
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Which town/city are you in or near?