How much did you pay for your CDL training?

i paid nothing.i got my cdl without going to a truckdriver school.the best way to learn is to go out and do it w/ an experienced hand.

 

I paid 5400.00

 

$1100, Tn Tech, No.

 

I will pay about $200, gubment paying the rest, Valdosta Technical College.

 

How can one get the government to pay for the training?

 

For what it's worth..... I too live(d) in northern Michigan and checked out the Baker program. My impression was it was a very thourough and comprehensive program. Nite school for 20 weeks and (36?) credits. I was also told that they were poised to get a state-of the-art simulator. And yes, the cost was $7,200. That was a little rich for me, so I decided to to look for other PTDI certified classes in the area.

I found that Fox Valley Technical College in Wisconsin offered a 10-week PTDI certified program. The cost for in-state resudent was only $1700, but $5,400 for out-state. Further research revealed that the college has no minimum requirements for establishing residency, meaning if you "live" in Wisconsin for one day, you're considered a resident. I was told that if I simply listed my Mom's (WI.) address on the application, I was good to go, but later received an e-mail from admissions that I would have to provide documentation, such as a valid Wisconsin driver's license as proof of residency.:smt014 So..... Further research revealed that to attain a Wisconsin D.L., One needs to prove residency (Hello), and could do this by providing one of several documents. (The one I found do-able was a bank statement with at least 30-days activity. So to cover my bases, I immediately moved to Wisconsin and opened up a checking accout.

Also. Lodging for the school is available at at UW-Oshkosh about 20-miles south of the truck-school. It is singles occupancy, w/fridge, micro, and common bathroom/shower. And the cost is only $13/day, total for 10-weeks is only $910. So if you have a car, or pool w/other. It's pretty reasonable. Hope this helps. Sorry about (double) posting as above....

 

JB Hunt paid for my training back in 1992, went to school in Oklahoma. Drove with a JB Hunt trainer for several weeks (and it was actually an experience, good trainer), then left as soon as I found another job. I think I was on my own with JB for just a few short weeks before going somewhere else.

 

i paid $3,000.00 back in the late 1980's. as soon as i got my license i got a job, and i get a job every time i apply for one. heck there have been times i'd apply for a non-trucking job, like say a warehouser's job or yardman's job, and i get thrown a driving job instead. it feels good too, but there are times i'd rather be doing something else other than driving. this can hold true for anyone else with several years of experience. you will always be "in demand", and a job is as close as you are willing to go out and look for it. even friends that know you well will recommend you to thier employers, or whenever you decide to "retire" someone will always try and find you for "side jobs"................

 

I'm at Baker now. Few weeks to go, and it cost me about 6,500 in financial aid (which means payments start almost in 2008). No simulator, but very detailed. To get the CDL it's 20 weeks, 30 credits, with another 6 credits in an externship program. Basically you pay them 300 and send them a copy of your logs and any trainer evaluations.