Getting Started from overseas Advice Please!!

Hello, I need some advice i am overseas in Germany and i want to change my life and turn it 180°

I am a native German speaker but English / American is ok at the moment i work for a Company that sell American Car Parts in Germany. I did look a bit around and think a good start in the States could be Truck Driving.
Got no Criminal History at all, Dept Free, holder of a German Drivers License Car / Bike
I am interested in a Company who hire rookies whit free CDL Training and if possible whit sign on bonus to get my life going in the US

Would like too work in Alaska or other niche Truck Driving whit high salary
Home time is nothing i am looking for now, Social Security is something iam interested in but i dont know what really matters as i did never live in the US
I am holder of a US passport

@Chinatown what would you do in my case ??
Others leave your opinion too ofc.

Greetings Testa

 

That's a good plan and there's plenty of those high paying jobs here.
Maybe @The Kraut is an immigrant, not sure. if so he can give you advice.
Plenty of companies will hire you for their cdl training if you can legally work in the USA.
40 quarters of work history qualifies you for Social Security.
Hope you can come here. I'm half German. Several German immigrants on this forum that are successful truckers.
I'm assuming you're a German citizen; is that correct?

 

First thing, everybody wants free, when in reality there is no free anything in this world, it just doesn't work that way.
There are companies that will school you, train you and help you get your cdl. These are paid in a variety of ways, probably the cheapest is cash, right straight out of your pocket, but several companies will front you the cash IF you sign a contract to work for them a certain period of time. During that time period the pay is less, so that they recoupe the cost of what you would normally be charged for schoolinbg.

As far as getting a license and jumping in on high paying Alaska jobs. Good luck, there are some that don't require a lot of experience, but most will require at least 2 years, and even at that they prefer log truck drivers or other mountain type experience.

 

@tarmac I agree "Free CDL" isn't free i already got that there a strings attached too it.
But in my situation i think i have 3 chooses :
1. Pay it my self, 2. Use a Driving School 3. Over a Company what send me to CDL Training.
In my case i think it would be the best to go whit a company because often they pay a little while i am in CDL training. thats what i did read on the internet. I know many Company s won't hire a rookie in High Paying Niche positions but i take my chance. I still think this would be the best start for my new Life in the US.

@Chinatown No sir i am a US citizen whit passport of the US i am a immigrant in Germany.
What Driving School or Company would you send me too. I have no Savings so i would need Housing / Meal / and a little cash at Fridays. Full Time CDL Training is what i am after. Mo-Sa / 8:00am — 6:00pm Still, i would like to know how you would do it @Chinatown @starmac What Company / Driving School you would go too what would you look for what should i be aware of I ask you guys too make good decisions.

I dont like it hot states like Texas and Florida those are no gos for me i can't stand it, colder States are my thing.

 

I wish you luck. What ever you decide make sure you learn on a manual and do not get a manual restriction!!!Also study for all the endorsements you could possibly want and get them All as it leaves your options open. Don’t be quick to make horizontal moves. Don’t be hopping to a new bad company every 3-4 months. Serve a little time get some experience and stay away from the megas

 

Since you like colder states, try these two for cdl school that train in Montana. Meals and lodging provided.
Training - Jones Brothers Trucking
https://www.jonesbrotherstrucking.com/training
CDL TRAINING & CMV TRAINING PROGRAMS Jones Brothers Trucking has been a leader in safety in the flatbed industry for many years. Now, we would like to share this with the public. We hope in doing so we make the roads a safer place for everyone and give …
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Wilson Logistics
https://www.wilsonlogistics.com/trucking_careers/cdl.php?type=training
Wilson Logistics offers a Paid CDL Training Program designed for those with no prior experience wanting to become a professional over-the-road (OTR) truck driver. We have two training locations: Missoula, MT and Springfield, MO. We hire out of all the lower 48 states. Highlights of Training Program

 

This one trains in Ashland City, Tennessee and pays hourly while in classroom training.
The school is free and no contract to sign. Meals & lodging provided.
No Experience? No problem! — R. E. West Transportation
https://www.rewest.com/no-experience-no-problem
R. E. West will PAY YOU to get your CDL and become a driver for our company. We don't make you sign a contract; we don't send you to someone else's school then make you worry about tuition reimbursement. We bring you to our facility in Ashland City, TN and train you from the ground up on the skills necessary to obtain your CDL.

 

This one also pays while in their cdl school: Meals & lodging provided.
Paid CDL Training @ Roehl | On your way to making $60k
https://www.roehl.jobs/Get Your CDL/Paid Training
Hired on Day 1. Get your CDL in 4 weeks. This is not a School - It's a Paid Job.
Get Your CDL · Learn & then Earn · OTR after 4 weeks · Health, Dental & 401K

 

This one will give you pay advances while in school: Meals & lodging provided.
Driver Training Program - Prime, Inc.
https://www.primeinc.com/drive-for-prime/driver-training-program
Before heading to orientation for the Prime Training Program, you will need to obtain your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). Our training program will help you earn your Class A CDL, but first, you will need to obtain your permit on your own in your home state.

 

Manual is the Standard in Germany so Driving Stick is no big deal for me.

Could i do my Class A CDL in Alaska is there some offers like the 4 you postet ?

Should i apply to all of em and see who pick me up or should i do one by one ?

Montana sounds good remind me one the move "The Hunt for Red October"



@Chinatown