Looking to start

I am currently looking to start a career driving a truck. I know absolutely nothing about driving yet and there seems to be endless info on the net about it. I live in the Atlanta area(Marietta) and would like to know the reputable companies that can teach/train me. Also, as times have been incredibly difficult this past year, I am strapped for cash. Something that doesn't seem to be changing anytime in the near future. In my current job, I work full time and only make about 650 a month(I know right, but you gotta do what you gotta do, even if it doesn't help). My credit is most likely falling at this point, as I once again barely have money to live and, at some point, had my identity stolen, which I am in the process of fixing.

So, I guess my ultimate question is: where can I go to get good training, obtain a CDL and begin a career? I'm not looking to get scammed. I have no problem with a contract, so long as it is with a reputable company. I also have no problem doing long hauls, as that is the main interest for me. As for any grants, I'm not sure if I would even qualify. I have been to school before(not for trucking) and, of course, rising costs forced me to quit for the time being.

Any insights/help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

I'm liking the inputs you guys are giving me so far, thanks! Central seems to be a good one for me, so far. I'm continuing research, etc. I like the payroll deducted tuition fees, as well. It would seem that they may push the leasing option, of course, but I don't think I would worry about that. I guess one of my concerns would be the miles. Of course, the website has all the numbers for what you would be making, but I know that those amount of miles are not guaranteed. I've read up on Prime and Mills as well as Stevens, USA Transport, and PAM.. It looks as though Central would be a great company to start a career with. I'm curious to see who all went with them when they started. I know I'll have to pay licensing fees at first, which I'm guestimating around the $100-$150 area.. It does seem a little disconcerting to see how extremely fast they take you through training. I am a fast learner, but I also wonder if they leave anything out I should know.

I will definitely look at the practice tests and do those, for sure!

 

Awesome. Just submitted my application to start at the end of the year, I think.. Didn't see any confirmation page.. Just loaded the home website.. It sounds like a good deal to me.. The few negative reviews I can find are people who are whining about always being at home, which I can't understand.. Why be a commercial driver if you don't want to do long trips.. Anyways.. Thanks for your inputs. I will also continue to research other companies and do the CDL practice test reading, etc.