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Does the school matter, or just the license?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Archserv, Mar 9, 2009.

  1. Mar 9, 2009 #1
    Archserv

    Archserv Bobtail Member

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    Do companies consider which school, and length of training, or do they just look for the license and any experience? One local trade school is offering a 6 month CDL A course for 10k, and a local Comm. College has a 6 week course for 3k. Do I go for the "Harvard" education, or just get out there as fast and cheaply as I can, and try to find some work . . .?
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2009 #2
    dirtyoldman

    dirtyoldman Light Load Member

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    10k for school in an industry lucky to pay you 40k for the first few years???

    I would take the $3k route.....but that is only my opinion.


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  4. Mar 9, 2009 #3
    Archserv

    Archserv Bobtail Member

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    Financially, I agree it makes no sense to spend 10k for the expected income . . . unless the amount of training is a consideration. The sales pitch that I learn much more in 6 months, than 6 weeks, does sound truthful . . . thus the question, as long as I can pass and get the license, is that all that counts?
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2009 #4
    cowboy_tech

    cowboy_tech Road Train Member

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    I once trained a driver for a company I worked for. All he had to do was get his permit, some time behind the wheel, and take the test. He became a driver for the company. He later went to work for someone else years later as an OTR driver. No schooling, just real world training.
     
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  7. Mar 9, 2009 #5
    RickG

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    Doesn't matter . Every day the schools turn more graduates out and more experienced drivers get laid off . The odds against getting hired are steadily increasing . The $40,000 earnings for a newbie are a myth . Many posted here they are quitting after too many weeks taking home $300 or less .
     
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