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sempergumby6105 · Sep 18, 2022

DRTDEVL said: ↑

How long ago did you serve? Did you do any driving in the service? What was your MOS?

The reason I ask is that there is a possibility you won't require school. Check to see if you qualify: Military CDL Skills Waiver Program

I acquired my CDL in TX this way. Why pay for a school that isn't going to teach you anything you didn't already learn driving for Uncle Sam?

If you qualify based upon the above and can obtain the letter from your last Commanding Officer (basically mail the letter to him with the information the state need as if he wrote it with another asking him to sign it, its easier this way), then study for the written exams (including all endorsements). Pay the money, test out, present the documentations, have the performance exam and ELDT waived, and walk back out as a fully-licensed driver.

Then take a copy of that letter with you to apply for companies that require 1 year of experience. Trust me, they are out there. Skip the CDL mills, skip living in a truck with a "trainer," and skip the low rookie pay. Save that MGIB for when you really want something expensive, like a Bachelor's Degree.
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I left back in 2015 so too far out to take advantage but thank you for sharing, hopefully it'll help someone else out.

sempergumby6105 · Sep 19, 2022

Jemikoh said: ↑

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Make sure the school you want to go to is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. If not they will not recognize your CDL. Training Provider Registry
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I looked into it and they are listed. Thanks for the advice, there's certain to be some scammers out there.

akfisher · Oct 8, 2022

Jemikoh said: ↑

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Make sure the school you want to go to is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. If not they will not recognize your CDL. Training Provider Registry
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