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Companies that pay for training.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RoyBennitt, Oct 1, 2009.

  1. Oct 1, 2009 #1
    RoyBennitt

    RoyBennitt Bobtail Member

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    Due to my current situation, I feel that I must go with one of the CDL training mills, for my year of experience. I have hear enough negativity about these companies. However, in my situation, I have absolutely no choice. Now, to the points. I do not mind, very long away from home time; in fact, I don't really have to be at home. That being said, other than the low pay, are these companies {werner, swift, USA Truck, PAM. as bad knowing my circumstances.

    Of course, I realise the pay is garbage; however, I am willing to deal with it until my one to two years are up to move to greener pastures (Crete). I want to travel across the country, coast to coast. Now, with my preferences taken into consideration, are these companies are bad as the posters here would like to lead everyone to believe.

    I mean, I can work anywhere for a year, so I really do not see the problem with it. I am greatful that companies like this exist to give me the training that I need to succeed after my commitment to the company is up (1 year).

    Thank you in advance.

    Roy :coffee2:
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2009 #2
    jb12288

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    I go to a CDL mill in Conley, GA and it is a good school. The teachers are knowledgeable and are always willing to help. I think experience with a company varies from one person to another, I have read good reviews from some people and bad from others. I do know that newbies like us dont have much of choice with who they start out with though. Maybe someone with more knowledge can come along and enlighten this.
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2009 #3
    RoyBennitt

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    I am willing to bust my butt for a year or two with these companies that are based here, because they are the ones giving the opportunities. Pay may be low, waiting on loads my take a while, but, I do not really care, as long as I get the experience needed to move. on.
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2009 #4
    RoyBennitt

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    I guess it does not really matter, considering I do not have 163 for the physical/eye exam. I will guarantee you, that I will be in a truck my the spring of 2010.
     
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  7. Oct 2, 2009 #5
    MrMustard

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    Roy, I'm not a big fan of the CDL mills. Check around your area for community colleges that might have a CDL program, most do. If the one in your county doesn't, check all the neighboring counties. The cost i usually a fraction of what the commercial schools charge, and you usually get better training with more time behind the wheel.

    Remember this: the CDL schools do not teach you how to drive a truck. They try to teach you how to pass the CDL exam. That's all you get. On your first day of class, only about half the people in the classroom are going to be there at the end of the program. Of those that make it, a lot of them aren't going to find someone to hire them. Of those that do find jobs, only about half of those will make it through the company's training program. And of those that do, only half of those will last through their first year of driving. I don't want to sound discouraging, but that's the reality. That's why I don't like the commercial CDL mills. Their ads are full of empty promises, when you get there, they talk you into signing up for high dollar student loans that could take years to pay off. I don't know what the community college I went to (Clark State Community College in Springfield, Oh) charges now, but twelve years ago it was only $1700. I saved up the money before I enrolled and paid cash.
     
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  8. Oct 3, 2009 #6
    RoyBennitt

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    Bainbridge College offers training. It is 9 weeks long and from what I hear you get ample time behind the wheel. The cost is still $4100, so Monday, I will be out looking for a min wage job so I can get into this school. Thanks for your input!
     
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  9. Oct 5, 2009 #7
    RoyBennitt

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    Also the college I mentioned, Northwestern Technical College, in northern GA, offers training; however, I am waiting on a call for the details. I do know Crete hires students from there. I cannot find any tech or community colleges around me offering training.
     
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