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Rookie saying hello...

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Orion78, Jan 29, 2016.

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  1. Jan 29, 2016 #1
    Orion78

    Orion78 Bobtail Member

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    Well, I should say I'm actually below rookie status haha. Anyway, hello to everyone here. I finally decided to get into the trucking game. I'm working on getting my CDL class A learner's permit. I'm studying the manual. After that, I want to go to a trucking school. I would like for a school or company that has paid training. Or something that's not too expensive(currently unemployed). Some regular driving schools here are ripoffs! I'm doing a lot of research and being very careful on what I choose. I'm from Westchester, NY and it seems like there isn't any good ones around here. Most of the schools are far lol. Of course I'll browse through here and search for info. But I would like some advice. What schools are good? I'm new to this. Thank you.
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2016 #2
    CasanovaCruiser

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    If you're willing to wait a few months local community colleges offer good programs sometimes costing under $1000.
    The training is better the cost is less and you'll be a better driver. The downside is it takes around 3 months to get licensed.
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2016 #3
    taxihacker66

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    Can't help on the school choice as I'm way north of you.
    All I can say is research and read as much as you can. Filter out the rhetoric and make your choice.

    Best of luck!!:)
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2016 #4
    Chinatown

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    Because you're unemployed try the WIOA Program which will pay for private cdl school.
    Google WIOA New York
    Lots of paperwork involved and will take awhile to get started in school.
    If you don't want to deal with that then apply to a few trucking company schools and take the best offer. Many pay for transportation to get to the school, usually bus or Amtrak plus provide hotel room and meals while in school.
    Earl Henderson Trucking
    Wil-Trans
    Carolina Logistics
    Millis Transfer
    Western Express
    Celadon
    Roehl Transport
    Lobos Interstate Services
    Southern Refrigerated Transport
    Maverick Transportation

    Should be able to find something off this list you like. Apply to several at the same time.
    You will need original birth certificate and original social security card that's not laminated.
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2016 #5
    thejackal

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    God bless ya.
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2016 #6
    Virdis

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    Hello, new to the industry. Well 6 months, but still feel like I have no idea what is happening some days. Giid luck on your decision.
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2016 #7
    taxihacker66

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    Hello, dont worry I've been in the trucking industry for over 17 years and some days I have no idea what's happening.:p:D
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2016 #8
    Orion78

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    Thank you for the advice. I'll definitely look into that list and the program. I want to do something local but if I have to travel then so be it.
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2016 #9
    Orion78

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    Well 6 months is more than what I'm doing lol. Can you tell me your experience if you don't mind. Thank you.
     
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    Virdis

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