Do I have to have good credit (or a co-signer) to get a CDL and proper trainingl?

Keep on Trollin'...um, I mean Truckin' LOL!!!

 

Thank you all (except for Trollorato).

 

My bill for swift after leaving early is 5700.00 dollars and some change. So, its pretty accurate to say 6,000.00 dollars.


6,000 in 2013

12,000 in 2020

 

Not what you want to hear colorato is right. Next time just be sure to ask costs involved and is this a loan or payroll deductions.

Most schools offer financing which involves a credit check unless you can get government grant. Company owned schools offer no credit check financing and do payroll deductions or if you do 1 year contract you pay nothing.

 

What state are you in? If your in Florida some of the C.C. And Votech places have driving schools. Last time I looked they were around 1500-2200.

 

In Georgia the HOPE Grant gives GA residents one paid Voc Tec program- including Commercial Driving. It paid for my whole school, books and even drive test.

 

That's the wrong way to get your CDL friend. Go through paid company training or check with your local WIA office, there's a good chance you qualify for a grant to pay it. Some of the schools are worse than others, usually Community Colleges are reasonable and your best bet for getting hooked up with a local company after you graduate.

 

Do the companies do credit checks on potential drivers if you already have a CDL from a community college CDL school? (No loan needed)

 

Some companies will do a credit check as part of a pre-employment screening process. They generally have paperwork you have to sign to agree for them to do it.

 

Some companies will do a credit check as part of a pre-employment screening process. They generally have paperwork you have to sign to agree for them to do it.