Best company to sponsor CDL school and train?

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  1. ConsciousTrucker

    ConsciousTrucker Light Load Member

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    Hey y'all, it's been 7 years since I was in CDL school and I've got someone asking me questions about what company they should start with and how to get a CDL. I can tell them who not to work for, but do you have strong recommendations where to start?

    Looking for a company that will sponsor CDL training; help them get there from Arkansas and put a roof over their head while in school; and offer real good, quality training on the job afterward. None of that "team driver" nonsense where the trainer lays down to sleep while the student drives for 11 hours alone on day 4. Looking for companies with trainers who really care and are competent, only.

    They're not attached to home time in any particular place. Just gotta get out on the road and making money. Places that allow pets = strongly preferred.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    Where EXACTLY in Arkansas do they live, because that directly impacts what companies will sponsor them?
     
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    lual Road Train Member

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    Would you like fries with that?....:p :D
     
  5. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    they should probably come on here, so it is a one-on-one conversation.

    saves confusion in the translation.
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    There's several that offer good training along with transportation, meals, lodging. pet policy after training period.
    He must understand, he's the student, so doesn't write the rules. The company writes the rules based on what's been successful for the company and the student in the past. Companies won't throw caution to the wind with a student driving an expensive piece of equipment.
     
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