CDL Schools San Antonio, Tx

Greetings everyone,

I have been wanting to do this for a few years now but am finally going to commit. I recently finalized my divorce and sold our house so I'm free. I currently work overseas, but want a job that will still have me to closer to my children. I know that sounds crazy, but at the moment I only get leave every 6 months so yes, it would be different for me.

I have a one-month leave scheduled from 24-Sep - until 23-Oct, this will be my time frame for trying to get my CDL's. I may be able to extend my leave for about a week, but it wouldn't be guaranteed. I would appreciate any advice or help with choosing a school in San Antonio area. I am currently looking at Star, which would fit the time frame and cost around 5k. They don't do the classroom part in house; they basically set you up online and let you do your studying and practice test on your own. Should I do one of the online CDL permit prep courses now, the tracks and submit the data to get credit for my ELDT? That would be once less thing that I would have to worry about.

My plan is to get my CDL's, come back to work and then start looking for a job. I would like to find something around November - December timeframe so I can collect a few more pay checks. I'm leaning toward Melton at the moment but am a bit nervous of the physical requirements of the flatbed. I would prefer to run reefer or flatbed. The ultimate goal would be to try to run for a company for about a year, and then try to get my own truck and lease it on under a company's authority not lease to own. This is my plan and failure isn't an option; this is my future. I'm blessed to be in a decent financial situation. I have some credit card debt, but it's all interest free for 2 years and not drastic along with a few pennies in the bank. I have no expenses except for my children. No house, car, or over head. I know not to expect to make much the first 6-12 months, but I still need to try to at least average around 1k per week. Home time won't be a huge issue, maybe once a month or every two months to spend time with the boys.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I have to start making my arrangements now before arriving. Thank you in advance for your help. I'm 43 by the way.

 

Thank you for that info, i really appreciate it because i met about 6k a month at the moment but I'm tired of the job. I don't expect to make that right away, but that's why I said at least 1k a week because my expenses are ame 2k a month. Got to live divorce!

Do you think a school with only 120 hours will be sufficient, Melton did say that they prefer 160 but would accept 120. I'm on a time crunch, so do you think I should just just hush and do the 120?

Thanks again.

 

Thank you guys for the info. I have my twic card and my passport already. I'm located in San Antonio 78258. I have my deposit today and got access to the online practice test and tracking. I'll start studying tomorrow to prepare for my permit.