LOOKING FOR PAID CDL TRAINING IN NORTHEAST OHIO (CLEVELAND) AREA

Theres a couple of companies that will pay you but that typically comes with lower wages after you complete your training. Basically you’re paying yourself in advance. You might look at Dutch Maid.

 

I think Roehl and Millis are the only companies I know of that pay you while you go to school. They are good OTR companies and you should plan on staying with them at least 1 year, no matter how much you don't like doing OTR, so you can have better options later. IF you really have to have a company sponsored CDL school, then that means you have to sign a 1 year contract. And don't even think about signing the contract and then breaking it the first time you need a certain day off or see an ad on Craigslist offering a 2 cent pay raise at Unknown Trucking, Inc.

Think long term and the daily problems will EVENTUALLY go away. Make short term decisions and you are ALWAYS fighting uphill battles.

 

Have you looked into any local community colleges? They may have a combination of night and weekend classes that you could take. You should be able to get the basic state grants or tuition assistance.

Does the school have equipment that would require a CDL? If so, you might want to use that as a reason to get a CDL. That may qualify you for a state funding program.

 

Just think, when you get on the road, no longer will you be transporting mentally ill children, but dodging their mentally ill parents.

I wish you the best.

 

I’ll always say it. Look for local beverage or foodservice companies. You will work your butt off but they usually only make you pay for the permit and they take care of the rest.