Advice for boyfriend/girlfriend team and CDL schools?

First of all dont do the company sponsored training...in ohio there was something called the wia program that gave me a grant to go to private school...it was through my workforce office...each state has a similar program i qualified because i was low income under 32k...didnt have to pay back a penny most private schools will help u with this program

2) yes varies by company.

3) again each company and school is different some may let u some may require u to be married.

4) Highly unlikely you can go together.

5) probably right after training, again each company is different

6) Dont team and really dont know so ill defer to others on this.

7) did he drive on the farm while working. Most companies require a liscence for various lengths of time.

8) No. I live in Cincinnati and my company is headquartered in Nebraska but make sure terminal near by so u can park truck there and take ur personal vehicle home.

9) No. Many schools will help u get a temp liscence for where school is located.

10) Sometimes but not really remember ur vehicle is 70 feet long cant just park it anywhere but if ur near a company terminal u can park truck there and theyll let u use company car for something like that or taxi or can drop trailer and bo tail over.

11) Each company is different.

A bit of advice stay away from Drivers Solutions expected to get liscence in 3 weeks and if u dont will be thrown out of school and u will owe them money. Only go there if only option. Also stay away from CRST...they do not treat drivers well from what my trainer who drove there told me. One last thing this is the hardest thing you all will go thru. There are no breaks feom each other. If u all get mad cant leave to another room. It is highly stressful. My wife rides with me and we had a great marriage going in and still do but even we have had strains on our marriage at times and we are going on 5 years. Makesl sure u can spend every waking moment with each other. At times only way we have made it is because our relationship is grounded in Christ so make sure that you all can handle this. Not trying to talk you out of it just wanted to give you some expectations.

 

Let me help where i can.

1. Most schools only teach you the basics, private or company.

2. Yes you can request a female trainer. The wait might be a bit longer.

3. I dont know

4. Most otr training is 4-8 weeks. I did run into a covanent driver who was training a bf/gf team at the same time. However 3 people in a truck is probally a bit much.

5. Depends on the company.

6. I dont know.

7. I dont know.

8. Unless your a local driver, no. Teaming it wont be an issue.

9. No. I went to school in De and live in Nj. You will test in the state where your liscense is issued.

10. You will probally run hard. Sight see from the windshield. If you.have down time gyms and such rarely accomadate trucks.

11. I dont know.

Well thats the best i could do for you. I am not a trainer, the company i work for doesnt train and i work local (we have local, regional, road solos and teams). Im sure other will be able to fill in my blanks. Good luck.

 

some states are considered "closed" states, you have to be a resident for 30 days before attending trucking school there. Texas is one of those states.

 

I will say this, a truck cab is very very small. A lot of relationships have ended in them. You two really need to consider this.

 

As BuckeyeCowboy posted, WIA might pay for your school.
Check with FFE about their CDL school; it's Texas based.
I understand Central Refrigerated and CRST train couples together, maybe verify that with some phone calls.
Millis Transfer is excellent and their school is near Dallas/Ft. Worth. You need $500.00 each is all.

 

Also Swift school in Corsicana. Went for 2 weeks to learn backing and parking. I already have my cdl.
The instructors there are pretty danged good.
And very patient.
Mary

 

of course, I have tons of advise. great idea by the way, a team is a good way to truck. here's the deal. yall can't get jobs until you have experience. insurance will not allow a company to hire w/o min 1-2 yrs experience. so, you have to work for one of the major trk co's for first year at least. they will train you. don't pay for training, you will have to go through trk co's training anyway. trk co training is 1-2 wk classroom w food and room provided then 1,2 or 3 mo on the road w/ driver trainer. you need this, don't hurry through. 1 mo on road training is not enough. you would have to be apart and you could choose trainer. best for both of you to go thru orientation and training at same time - for sure. after, you 2 could lease operate one trk. FOR 1-2 YEARS. then yall are ready to move to smaller trk co and owner operate in a better environment. big trk co must be discarded asap. its best if yall can buy a good used trk asap. $10 - 20 K and some intelligence will do for first trk. you cannot make money w/ co lease. actually owning the truck is the very most important thing. it is the first goal you must attain to finally stand up as a business. although location of trk co has little to do w/ anything, most co's want a location to give home time based on. actually, to go straight into trk co training - you may need comm cdl. cdl is simple, take the tests at dps dl office then schedule driving test. driving test is harder only because you need to practice at least 2-3 times. read handbook once and you're good to go. rlbade, will write more if asked