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  1. psychohunter

    psychohunter Bobtail Member

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    a bit about me i guess.commercial fisherman from mass for 20 years and now doing construction in ga. i am seriously thinking about getting my CDL and start trucking at 45. don't know a lot about it but everyoners gotta start somewhere. have nothing holding me from going over the road and i love to drive. i hear schnieder is a good company and will help you out with the cost of CDL school. thinking about going lease but looking for feedback please.
     
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  3. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, psychohunter, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, psychohunter!

    psychohunter, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can Private Message any Trucker Forum Staff Member (50 posts not required to PM a Moderator) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!
     
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  4. psychohunter

    psychohunter Bobtail Member

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    thanks baack i have been going over the site for a few days and i really like it.
     
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  5. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Welcome to the party! Lots of info on here as you are finding out. Not sure if Schneider still has their driving school or not, but there are plenty of options for getting started. It's never too late!
     
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  6. psychohunter

    psychohunter Bobtail Member

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  7. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello, PsychoHunter and Welcome:)

    If you are unemployed, under employed or a dislocated worker, then you could qualify for free funding for training through the WIA program.
    I am an advocate for the training available through Community/Technical Colleges. This would give the student more options as to who they choose to drive for.
    Contracts are not job security and I suggest avoiding signing a contract, if at all possible.
    There is plenty of information here to help you with your research and many members that will be glad to help you.
    Best of Luck!!!!!
     
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  8. RockyWI

    RockyWI Medium Load Member

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    Howdy and welcome to the site! :)
     
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  9. psychohunter

    psychohunter Bobtail Member

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    thanks a lot kickin chicken for the advice. my friend said go to the local unemployment office and talk to them.thats how he paid for school. right now i'm in the middle of building a deck for a guy which will give me the $$$$ to get through school expenses. and thanks for the welcome rocky. any advice on how much cash i should have when i do leave for the 3 weeks of school?.
     
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  10. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    That is great, PsychoHunter:)

    The funding may take a few weeks to get, but, it is so worth it. You will not have to worry about loan payments and can pick the school that you wish to attend.
    Check and see if the school has facilities for you to be able to cook or at least a refrigerator for the students. The school that I attended did. This can save you bunches.

    Best!!!
     
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  11. psychohunter

    psychohunter Bobtail Member

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    thats a good thought kickin chickin. eating out every night sure would get expensive.
     
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