Sage, or 160 driving academy?

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  1. JustCauseWhyNot

    JustCauseWhyNot Bobtail Member

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    I need to choose from 2 private programs in my city. Unfortunately no community colleges within a 2 hour drive offers a cdl program. My options are sage, and 160 driving academy. Sage seems like my preferred choice at the moment due to it being the only school listed on this sites schools page, and from my searching in this forum I've seen positive comments about it. I'm curious if anyone here has any thoughts on which one is the better choice between the two?

    I'm planning on getting it hopefully mostly funded by wioa. If I'm rejected I'll see about traveling in state for a community college course, or maybe having joining a companies school.
     
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  3. Concorde

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    Sage offers one on one driving..you and the instructor. Not sure if you can beat that.

    What city/state are you located in?
     
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    JustCauseWhyNot Bobtail Member

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    I'm in billings Montana.
     
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    Here's one in Missoula. Flatbed company with inhouse cdl school.
    CDL Training - Jones Brothers Trucking
    "Launch your trucking career with Jones Brothers Trucking! Our comprehensive program offers hands-on flatbed training, expert instruction, and real-world driving to prepare you for success …
     
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    JustCauseWhyNot Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for that link.
     
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    Ashley Pacific Northwest
    January 3, 2022 ·
    Become a Class A CDL Driver and earn $900/wk in our Paid CDL Training Program! [​IMG][​IMG]
    • Paid travel to our training center in Missoula, MT
    • Meals and lodging provided while training
    • $900 a week guaranteed while OTR with a trainer
    • One-on-one training with coaches
    • Third party on-site CDL testing at our terminal
    • Haul dry van freight in one of our Western divisions
    Hiring area: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, OR, NV, UT, WA, WY
     
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    JustCauseWhyNot Bobtail Member

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    Doesn't seem to be a valid offer anymore. I think I'm pretty commited to paying for getting my licesnse so I don't have an obligation to a company.
     
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    Which one isn't a valid offer anymore?

    Try Sage then. Sage has a good reputation and many companies hire Sage graduates
     
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