CDL A in One Week?

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  1. James_72

    James_72 Bobtail Member

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    When I read the website I was taken aback. $1500.. 1 instructor to 1 trainee 1 week and you have your CDL A. They do get good reviews online. Any ever seen this?

    Quick back story on myself. Tried trucking when I was young..too immature..couldn't handle it. Been behind a desk for 20 years and I want a lifestyle change. I make no illusions that it's glamorous but after seeing several of my friends going the O/O route after a short time it greatly appeals to me. Single with no kids so I'd prefer being on the road for long stretches.
     
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  3. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    Its doable, just not recommended if you plan on seeking employment with a decent company. Most places want to see that your have completed a proper course.

    Of course you will find jobs that dont care whether you were properly trained or not, but if they don't care about that, what else don't they care about?.
     
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  4. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i cannot believe they guarantee you a CDL in one week, just the training.

    what happens if you fail the road test.....do you get a refund.>?? i dun't tink so......

    $1,500 may be a good price, given that a 160 hour course can be nearly $3,000 to $4,000, but NO SCHOOL can guarantee you that CDL
     
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  5. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Yeah it is doable, that's how i got mine, and that is after driving for a couple years before the CDL thing came into existence and after I let my chauffeurs license expire, I was supposed to be grandfathered i but the state issued the CDL then after almost a year revoked it because of their mistake, so I had to take a class and do a road test - $650.
     
  6. BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Please call and update your location.I Dont want to be on the same highway as you.One week ,oh watchout.
     
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  7. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    but that makes you an exception to the rule....you had experience that was VERY recent. he ain't been behind the wheel in 20 years....back then, who knows how he was even tested at the DMV, compared to todays testing. many states simply DID NOT test in a uniform way as they should have.
     
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  8. jammer910Z

    jammer910Z Road Train Member

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    What could possibly be the downside to such an easy, streamlined procedure ?
     
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  9. BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Ya,its Easy...Like Hooked on Phonics.
     
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    jammer910Z Road Train Member

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    NEUROSURGERY LICENSE.
    guaranteed board certification in 10 days.

    (I extended the time out because it might be inherently more risky than trucking... requiring a few more days training)
     
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  11. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    yes it is possible if your a fast learner if fact it can be done in a couple a days if your really good. However as for real experience that will only come in time.
     
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