Is Sage truck driving in Idaho any good?

With Sage you will have more options of companies to choose from.

Midwest-coast Transport has a terminal in Boise and also has their own CDL school.

Sage would be the better choice. Several good companies hire new CDL grads out of Idaho.
Which town do you live near in Idaho?

 

I'm in WA and sort of the going rate for trucking schools with the 160-hour curriculum ranges from $3400-5400. (160 hours is required by the state for a CDL).
I understand Ill. has schools for about $1800-2100, but you get what you pay for. (sometimes). It might make sense to relocate to a state with really lax CDL licensing and get a job with a breakout company in that state. (TX comes to mind). -No income tax, which will be a big deal and Melton is right there and solid as can be.

You might also look into PELL grants, vocational rehab, displaced worker and veterans benefits to help you pay for school. Personally, $4000 for a school that prepares you to make $36-40k your first year and up to 70k realistically if you're willing to run hard and long isn't a bad investment in your future. Just make #### sure the school is a good one. PM me for questions on that. I've just been through that wringer and might be able to help you with some recent experience going through it.

 

Look these over and decide which you like best.
There may be more other drivers will post.

Companies that hire new CDL grads from private CDL schools:
Decker Truck Line
Jones Bros. Trucking
Pride Transport
Doug Andrus Distributing
Gordon Trucking
Freymiller
System Transport
TWT Refrigerated Service
Schneider

Trucking company CDL schools(provide lodging & meals):
Midwest-coast Transport
Southern Refrigerated Transport
Wil-Trans
Earl Henderson Trucking

I didn't add Swift school because they're installing cameras and other monitoring devices in the trucks. You can decide if you want to deal with that or not.
Twin Falls and most of Idaho is off the grid for many companies, but still some good ones to choose from.
If you attend a trucking company CDL school, the tuition is waived if you agree to work there 12 months. After 12 months you can move on if you wish and still have your $4000.00 in the bank.

 

I understand you wanting to get a good deal on a school. You said that you are looking for a career in trucking. Working for at least 20 years in trucking you should earn somewhere between 1 and 2 million dollars. I think a $ 4,000.00 investment in yourself, and your ability to earn, is well worth it. I paid $ 3,200.00 in 1985 to attend a school. I have been in this industry for 29+ years and I have never been out of work. Good luck.

 

Are you laid-off? You might be able to qualify for WIA.

 

The main selling point with Sage is that it's just you and the instructor in the truck. One on one, no other classmates riding along waiting their turn and causing distractions.