Pay for CDL school or go with a company school.

There's more than the megas out there, in OC there are lots of local haulers that might give you a shot and get you home every day.

 

There's also tanker outfits if you're interested.
Labatt Food Service is local work & has their own cdl training program OJT.
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In my opinion you can spend 1500.00 at Sun State Trucking Academy in Moore Haven Florida, pay 60.00 a night for 4 days and leave with your CDL license.
Why spend more time and money than you have to? With your license the most important decision is who you want to work for? Do you want OTR, Flatbed, Regional, Dedicated etc.
Once you have your CDL license you are your own Captain of your ship.
Be kind to everyone, be punctual, keep a positive attitude.
Choosing a school that will teach you correctly is important, many just want your money and take too many students to give you adequate truck time. Scott @
Sun State Trucking Academy has 30 plus years of trucking experience and truly cares. There are many schools out there but this school is my personal recommended choice from my own training experience.
Hope this helps.