Career change

He should contact these schools and ask about tuition costs and if the state has any programs that pay for tuition.
160 hr. school are generally what companies want, but some will hire with less time. I wouldn't go below 120 hrs. though.
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Commercial Drivers Learning Center
1787 Tribute Rd Ste L, Sacramento, CA 95815
Western Truck School
4519 W Capitol Ave West, Sacramento, CA 95691
National Truck Driving School
4585 Pell Drive, Sacramento, CA 95838
Disciples Truck Driving Academy
4874 Wind Creek Dr., Sacramento, CA 95838
Truck Driving Academy
5711 Florin Perkins Rd., Sacramento, CA 95828
San Jose Trucking School
6801 McComber St., Sacramento, CA 95828
TDA Educational Systems
3100 Fite Street Suite 105, Sacramento, CA 95827
Northern California Teamsters Apprentice Training
14738 Cantova Wy., Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
CHD Anthony Soto Employment Training Centers (ASET)
1468 G Sky Harbor Dr., Marysville, CA 95901

 

I actually saw a few that wanted 240 hours.
Toughest I saw was trimac. They have a list they accept. Might see if one matches china’s List?

 

Click on any of the schools and there's a "Quick Application" and I'm guessing the app will go to all the schools. They'll contact him for a phone interview.