Deciding where to go for CDL training

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  1. hdtennessee92

    hdtennessee92 Bobtail Member

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    I am currently trying to decided where to go for CDL training in Tennessee. My permit test is scheduled for next week. I am going to a company that pays for everything because that is my best option.

    I am looking at Old Dominion, Schneider, Swift and Roehl. Old Dominion has training I can commute too and the others do not.

    Any advice would be appreciated
     
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  3. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    do the commute one!

    Old Dominion is a good company,

    and you won't be stuck in a crap motel with some homeless dude trying to get a CDL. lol
     
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    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    Ya I’d go Old Dominion in a second. That’s a good company. If they were closer to me I’d be working for them.
     
  5. hdtennessee92

    hdtennessee92 Bobtail Member

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    thank you for replying! I am leaning toward them, my mom drove for them for a while. I do not think any other company I have looked at can beat them in pay and benefits.
     
  6. hdtennessee92

    hdtennessee92 Bobtail Member

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    lol this was my thought, as a woman I really do not want to be in an awkward lodging situation!

    My mom drove for them for a while and she is encouraging me to go there!
     
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    I'm also from Tennessee; Robertson County.
    If you can get on with Old Dominion, that's the way to go. Can stay there until you retire.
    Old Dominion Truck Driver Training

    Earn while you learn at Old Dominion Freight Line Driver training Program. During your 280 hour paid training, you will learn and earn your Class A CDL, to become a Local or Line Haul driver along with working on OD’s dock. OD can provide you a stable and rewarding career in LTL freight with highly competitive pay. Visit our Careers page to view available training opportunities near you!

    Apply Today
     
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    Training & Career Path [​IMG]careers.fedexfreight.com

    • CDL Driver Apprentice Program: Earn while you learn through hands-on driving, classroom training, and real-world work.

    • Full CDL Driver: After completing the program, you can advance to a full-time driver role.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Is there a CDL school near you?
    Tennessee WIOA Program will pay for CDL school at no cost to you.
     
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    hdtennessee92 Bobtail Member

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    there is, but I have kids so I really cannot afford to be in a program that doesn’t pay me for training
     
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