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How to avoid being an indentured servent to driving school or company

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Mac99, Oct 30, 2017.

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  1. Oct 30, 2017 #1
    Mac99

    Mac99 Bobtail Member

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    Hello all,
    I'm seriously considering going back to driving. I had my Class B in Mass some decades ago. Now the economy is still hard for older workers and I'm thinking driving may be my best option. I am sure I could take and pass my Class B, after some studying, here in FLA. But, maybe I should go to school for my Class A. I hear news stories about horrible working conditions for new drivers who are working to pay back their school costs. How does one avoid this sort of situation? Do I first find a trucking company and ask them to get me through school. Or, do I get my Class B and then figure out how to get my Class A?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2017 #2
    ChaoSS

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    Pay your own way through the school. Problem solved.
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2017 #3
    ladr

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    Check to see if your state has a progam designed to help you change careers. Free schooling. Check with you department of labor
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2017 #4
    G13Tomcat

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    @wfutch79 had a great experience with Pinellas County Technical College in getting his CDL A and job placement with J&R Schugel, who he is currently with.

    Let me try and find the links; or if I can't just use the search bar for his name; both (all 3) threads will pop up.
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2017 #6
    Mac99

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    Thank you. I will also check the Manatee tech school.
     
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    G13Tomcat

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    You're in Manatee County? That's where my wife grew up. She went to MCCC herself, which is now MCTC I'd suppose, LoL!

    PS: You're welcome. Pinellas isn't too far from you; she went to elementary school there, then they moved to Bradenton.

    Best of luck!
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2017 #8
    Mac99

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    Pinellas is just over the Skyway. About 25 min on a good day.
     
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  11. Oct 30, 2017 #9
    G13Tomcat

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    Yessir~! We make that drive when we visit her family. "On a good day.." haha! Best of luck to ya, either one. Check out Schugel; they've done Mr. Futch good with hometime, and that's not always easy to get being out of Florida.
     
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  12. Oct 30, 2017 #10
    aussiejosh

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    Should have no worries buddy i went and took the test without even studying and passed first time but then i'm just so smart :rolleyes: surely you will pass after studying hard and learning, with multi choice i find its just a matter of picking the one answer that makes the most sense.
     
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