MTI questions

Have you checked into getting a grant from the state?

Also some local companies will hire you and pay for your CDL training although be very careful with this option.

 

Credit isnt an issue for the schooling, its paid back to the company.

 

Based on what Ive read a credit check isnt the issue. Its $2500 for the school and $2500 for the otr training. You give them $100 down to hold a seat at one of the schools and pay another $400 when you get to the school. All this comes off the total. You sign an agreement that you will pay it back during your employment at $20 a week( 10 more if you stay a motel).

 

Half of that is forgiven after a year while employed with them.

 

credit is not checked.. 2000 is repaid through payroll... the otr training is 2500 as well but if you stay for a year it is forgiven and you will never pay it. Hardest part about MTI is coming up with the initial 500 and a way to support yourself through school. You do dont start receiving training pay until your in the truck with your trainer. IMO this is a small investment. You can get in with prime or swift for less money out of your pocket... but trust me those companies will cost you MUCH more in pay or hometime or treatment. Good luck to ya!

 

No school is 3 weeks.. then you have a 3 day orientation that will be about company policy ect. Its normally with whatever experienced drivers are coming in at the same time. Good luck to ya! Did you check and make sure there is no gov grants you may qualify for .. might pay for a private school.

 

I know pell grant wont. WIA will if available. Georgia has hope grant. Not sure of others.

 

Plan on 5 weeks pay set aside since once you get finished with the intial training you will go with your OTR trainer. Usually will take at least a week to see your first pay check after that. So you'll need money until that first check.

Check the Millis web page and the training pay is detailed very well there.