a different idea to get cdl training

You can get your CDL that way. You might not get a job however, the insurance of most companys require schooling.

 

of course you can get your CDL that way, going through a school is not mandatory (yet). unfortunately you may still not be able to find a job since most carriers want you to have graduated from an accredited school.

I guess it is not impossible to find a job but dang near close to it.

 

that "licensed CDL holder" doesn't know what he's talking about. as stated the insurance companies will want to see some sort of "formal" education/training.

you "might luck out" finding a job with a small company, but i wouldn't put any money on that.'

just keep trying to get a loan. have you tried family that can help out..??

or here's yet another "full of ideas thought"........

get a job doing something, anything, save up just enough to put a down payment on schooling. by then, the Fed's would have loosened up some money for training.

sometimes, when you want something this badly, becomes a nightmare when you get it.....this is all happening for a reason.

 

I can't speak for all but none of the insurance companys I have used have ever gave a hoot about how my drivers got there CDL just what there MVR says

 

If WIA said they don't have funds it may just be for the current budget which I believe is redone monthly...I would apply there and be patient...I had to wait 3 weeks for their renewed budget...And most the places I've applied to ask which school I attended to make sure it was on their list of approved schools...

 

Where do you live?

Try Millis, Werner, Usa Truck, on and on. These companies will train you and pay you while you are being trained. Yes, you will have to commit to work for them for some period of time, but at least you will be paid.

Now, if you can find an owner operator looking do do some team driving with you, that may work. But in my opinion you should be paid...not the other way around.

 

Talk with a community college that's offers truck driving. They have grants and scholorships most don't know about. They also have financial aid.

There are many trucking companies that offer school reimburement of $100-150 a month up to around $6000.

Another idea is to put it on a credit card and use the reimbursements to make the payments.

 

Are you a Mega carrier? If you read my post you will see the word "most" Rerun addressed the small companys and I assume thats you.

 

I helped train my boss when I ran for a tiny company in Michigan. He owned three trucks, but didn't have his CDL. He went out with each of us drivers because each of us had different things we could teach. He went in and got his CDL, eventually one of the drivers quit and he took that truck over. After about a year, the business didn't last and he appied everywhere. Now he runs for Roehl as a company driver and they never questioned his CDL.

So, no, school is not necessary. But it does open more doors sooner for you.