CDL Schools with paid training in the west

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  1. JG006

    JG006 Bobtail Member

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    I might pay for CDL school but it's a month of expenses, so my other option is to attend a CDL school that has at least a basic weekly pay starting from when training starts.

    I have seen this on various company sites, not sure if I'm misunderstanding it, but spending a couple months training with pay -even marginal- might be better right now than a month without any income at all.

    Obviously going to CDL school allows for better options getting hired somewhere a month out, while signing on with a big carrier is selling my soul for a year. But right now there are pros and cons with both.

    Are there any companies with that type of sign-on paid-while-training CDL program, in the western states? I have looked at Maverick and Stevens. Thanks!
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Depends on your location.
    Roehl Transport pays weekly salary from the day you start cdl school until you hit the road as a new grad cdl driver.
    CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools - Roehl.Jobs
    Jul 30, 2025 · In the Roehl GET YOUR CDL training program, you'll be paid while getting the best CDL training near you from one of the safest trucking companies in North America.
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    Where is your location. If you're in the hiring area for Western Dairy Transport this is a good one. Pays hourly pay beginning first day of cdl school. Transportation, meals, lodging provided.
     
  5. JG006

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    Awesome thank you, that's exactly the type of company I was looking for. I'm location-less but can use miles to get to the location if they have lodging available as Roehl says they do.
     
  6. Chinatown

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    Youi need an address, otherwise no company will know if you're in the hiring area or not.
    You also need an address for your CDL Learners Permit. Do you have a friend or relative address you can use?
     
  7. JG006

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    I have a Texas class C license so that might be a good option I'll contact them, thanks! And yes I have addresses I can use in Texas and Oregon (less helpful overall).
     
  8. Chinatown

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    Good..use the Texas address.
    Western Dairy Transport hires in Texas. Good way to get the career started, pulling milk tankers.
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    DRIVER ACADEMIES | WDT
    Students receive comprehensive CDL training, learn customer relations, and gain insight from our leadership team on WDT's culture and guiding principles.
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  9. JG006

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    Well their "recruiter" was someone who can't go off-script in a foreign country and said there are no positions where my address is, so calling was less than helpful :D But I'll track down a number for the academy in TX.
     
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    Texas phone numbers are on the Western Dairy Transport website.
    Open this page and all the phone numbers are listed at the bottom of the page.
    Current Openings | WDT
    Headquarters
    P.O. Box 590
    Cabool, Missouri 65689
    Tel: (800) 469-7714
     
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