Schools in the Washington, near or in Seattle

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  1. billermo

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    I wonder if anyone has any ideas about truck driving schools in or near Seattle, which is where I am now.

    I see that 160 Driving Academy in Seattle looks pretty good. Prices seem low compared to others, and (according to them at least) they support you getting a job coming out of it.

    There's also New Sound Driving School in Milton, WA, not too far away.

    I'm new up here, so I'm just looking into it now.

    Any thoughts or ideas will be super appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
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    Old Dominion Truck Driver Training
    Earn while you learn at Old Dominion Freight Line Driver training Program. During your 280 hour paid training, you will learn and earn your Class A CDL, to become a Local or Line Haul driver along with working on OD’s dock. With over 85 years in the industry, OD can provide you a stable and rewarding career with highly competitive pay.
     
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    I'd prefer 160 Driving Academy over New Sound Driving School because 160 is 160 hours and New Sound is 120 hours.
    Both schools are ok, except you have more trucking companies to choose from with 160 hours school.
     
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    Sound reasoning, and 160 is in Seattle, Sound is an hour and a half away.
     
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  8. tscottme

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    All trade-schools are required to keep statistics on job placement of students. Check the school's stats.

    The industry is SLOW right now. You better have a squeaky clean driving, criminal, work history. You ought to find the job BEGORE you pay for school. Many newbies are not getting hired right now.
     
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    There is no truck driver shortage.
     
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