School or on the job training?

Most companies require their students to have a combination of both.For instance,many training companies offer schooling then they put you out with a trainer for around 20,000 miles before they sign you off as certified to be own your own.

I think that's the best way ..

 

New Career, hey.... I'd stay away from Allstate Career. They say they are PTDI certified school, however, it is a 6 month school and will cost around 9K. That is ridiculous amount of $$ for school. Harford Community College has partnered with Cecil Community College and its an 6 week course and costs 4125. Much better than 9K and better student to teacher/trainer ratio.

As for me, I am thinking of going with Prime. I don't have the funds avail to attend school and Prime to me from what I read about the other training companies is the best fit for me..... By no means am I telling you what to do. Look around on this site. Lots of great and useful information. Make the best decision possible that fits your needs and lifestyle. Good luck.

 

Hello how are you ? good I hope. I am writing you because I am trying to find my way in the trucking industry. I have no experience and I would like to know is swift a good place to start at. I have been doing some research and I found that not all cdl school are scams and are not certified by the ptdi. Please let me know what I should do. Thank you in advance

 

To be perfectly honest, I can't say what you should do. I still haven't gone to school yet myself. I am still researching and researching. There are a lot of different posts on here about all companies. Some are good and some are bad. Swift I heard isn't as good as they say. Yes, I researched online that their school is PTDI certified....however, I heard their miles per week is below average. My question to myself is, why stay a year there starving and not making money if they don't give me miles? Cause if I leave early, I am charged full price for their school.

The best advice is call the companies like I did. Ask the recruiters honest and point blank questions. Yes, it is the recruiters job to sell the company, however, be smart about it. Really research this Trucking Forum.... lots of questions have been asked and answered. Be true to yourself and determine what is best for you in the long run. To be successful you have to trust yourself and put forth the effort. Thats all I can say.... good luck.

 

I still haven't decided either. I'm leaning toward going to the community college near me (cheaper than commercial schools) on my own dime to give more flexibility when I figure out the best company for me that will take students. Most of them will reimburse tution little chunks at a time anyway.

 

If I was you,I would go with a company offer training.One that lets you off the hook as long you drive for them for 12 months.But what ever best bet meet your needs,go for it.Good luck.

 

9k??!! Don't walk away...run! I have specifically asked 4 different company recruiters so far and each one of them said certificate of completion from my local community college ($1400) and CDL would be fine if my past isn't crap, I'm not a complete goober and can make it through their training. For 9k I'm gonna want some really special/maybe illegal personal services