How much for truck driving school? Cash or financed?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by DriverJay, Jan 26, 2012.

  1. lilsister

    lilsister Bobtail Member

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    At a state-sponsored school in AL and for 8 weeks, 56 classroom and 280 road hours, their fee is $1,500 (significantly lower than private schools, because of the reimbursement they get from the state). I also researched and found two different options to have it paid for me through my local employment office.
     
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  3. Tam_Tam

    Tam_Tam Light Load Member

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    I took a student loan and received half back upon graduation.
    Original price $5,450 for three weeks (120 hours). First test fee included.
     
  4. Dia

    Dia Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for your reply
     
  5. porcupyne13

    porcupyne13 Bobtail Member

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    try searching for "international truck driving schools" on yahoo. seems like they work with your local government (texas workforce commission) to provide tuition to that place. click on "accreditation & approval" on the website to see a list. seems like a reputable place. just found another..."north texas institute for career development" it's run by Goodwill Industries (charity organization). good luck :)
     
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  6. flyingmusician

    flyingmusician Road Train Member

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    $854 for 8 weeks/380 hrs and was hired before I graduated at a better than average company

    Multiple thousands of dollars for 3-4 weeks is just ridiculous
     
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  7. Ben Gunn

    Ben Gunn Medium Load Member

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    Yes it is ridiculous, but not everyone has a publicly funded school in their backyard. There's an 8 week program in Orlando run by the county. It's only $2200. New classes begin roughly every 5 weeks or so. I had to pay $4999 to TDI because I couldn't wait for the next class to start.
     
  8. nervous

    nervous Light Load Member

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    the closest school to u thats gooood is ATS in ardmore ok they are the hardest school in oklahoma to graduate from but u know your stuff when u leave
     
  9. nervous

    nervous Light Load Member

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    my schooling was pd for by indians and it only cost them 3420 but i had to buy own gas and eats if i had to pay cash is 5000 just for school
     
  10. 1TMC1

    1TMC1 Light Load Member

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    Not to mention most classes are booked out 4/5 months at most public schools.

    Besides, with the way the government is going, publicly funded options will soon be a thing of the past.
     
  11. none

    none Light Load Member

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    The state of indiana is basically out of funds.
    The only place is SAGE. In Muncie, they haven't seen any funds in months.
     
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