new driver

Go to a school , not a company . Means you paid already and do not owe a company and have that hanging over your head . Ive done both . You will not get a local job . You have no driving experience . Though it can happen . I cannot provide any company paid CDL training as they all have serious pros and cons . As for a school , Google your surroundings for an accredited school . After obtaining your license you will need to pick a company that allows inexperienced and student drivers to be hired . Some good , some bad . Look for company turnover . Choose a specialty , flatbed , tank , reefer , van . Each have there pros and cons , most newbies choose dry van then branch out later if they want . Please before you do all this, read our posts here . Trucking is a commitment , and before I rant make sure you have soul searched and are sure this is what you want to do .

 

Pros of paying your for your own tuition, as you will not be indebted to any other company unless you pay by credit then you'll just be in debt to Mr Mastercard, Mr Visacard, or Mr Amex or to a bank if you borrow the money which is the only con. The pros of getting your CDL through a transport company is no up front fees which is good on the budget, the con however is that if you don't end up liking the company that you've signed up, then choose to leave, is they'll then be chasing you for any money's still owed. Other con can be who exactly they get to train you, sometimes the trainer needs to be trained and should not be training you.