I read about some one getting there cdl permit on there own... what happens after?

It depends. There are some training/starter companies that want you to show up with a permit in tow, Prime and Swift come to mind. Others want you to get your permit in the state where their school is located.

If you are planning on going to an independent school or community college, you may as well just wait if it is a part of their curriculum.

 

If you can read and are a reasonably study you can do it on your own. I assume a lot of guys have it in hand when they show up for school.

I think I studied a week or two for it.

 

There are companies that will train drivers without a year or more obligation . The larger carriers everybody runs to reject or terminate thousands of newbies a year . Why do you think they are always hiring ?
Some private fleets will train drivers that work in their warehouse .
Many cities , counties , and states will offer training when they need drivers.
Paying thousands for school then spending weeks training with an OTR company is a big risk too many lose on. It's not the smart way to go .

 

Prime trains. I went through the entire program, including my permit. Better to have the permit first as its less stress

 

But wouldn't the student need a permit issued in the state where the school or carrier is located rather than his home state ?

 

Not with Prime... Not sure about anyone else. Come in with a permit and you can skip part of the orientation and get out faster. After you complete PSD and get your CDL you will have a Missouri CDL. Your FM will route you through the house for hometime so you can transfer it back to a Kentucky CDL.