My husband wants to be a trucker, is Stevens a good place to start?

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i was happy going to a school of my choice, to me its was easier having a little experience and having learned a little more about the industry first hand before already being tied down to a company. but i think most if not all schools have financing and a decent number of companies have tuition reimbursement.
the options can be a little better as well because not all companies have a cdl school.

 

Here is my advice. Take it as you will.

If you dont know anyone with a company that is willing to train you than any company that will hire you is a good place to start. Put in your time and get out, unless it turns out that you like the job than stay with that company.

Everyone has a different opinion on every company out there. If it turns out stevens is willing to hire you and train you then you will get your two years exp and be able to find a better company to drive for. My uncle works for stevens and has for quite some time now. He started out as a driver and is now a dispatch manager he seems to like his job and liked it when he was driving.

Driving is not a thing for everyone. Everyone has complaints about it but so it is with every job out there. No one is happy with their job all the time.

 

The training and school is not a scam. Companys will train,hire your husband. A word of caution: If at any time before the schooling is paid back he quits or gets fired he owes the balance. Some companys waive the fee after X amount of time employed and others you pay back at X per week.

 

Truck driver training is covered under the WIA grant. If you qualify you can go to an independent school. Upon graduation hubby would be a 'free agent' instead of an indentured servant. You can apply online or at your local unemployment office. Going this route is certainly not as quick and easy as the call today start tomorrow training offered by the major trucking companies. It is simply another avenue to explore. Plus you never have to repay the grant money. Good luck in whatever you choose.