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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Shae0901, Oct 10, 2019.

  1. FlaSwampRat

    FlaSwampRat Road Train Member

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    I still drive lol. Just a daily delivery route now lol
     
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  3. Shae0901

    Shae0901 Bobtail Member

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    I am in Lakeland and local would be perfect!
     
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  4. Shae0901

    Shae0901 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks everyone for your feedback so far. I just don't want to make a rush decision.
     
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  5. FlaSwampRat

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    Go to Bernie Little Budweiser and fill out a app and tell them what you are looking for. They have a great training program. When I go into work Sunday night I'll check our job board and see if we have anything at the Lakeland building. I believe the Sysco in Lakeland also does a dock to driver program. Apply with Publix...you probably won't hear anything back but I would at least try, the other grocery warehouses like c&s might do training so it's worth calling them too.
     
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  6. Atlaw4u

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    Good luck and let us know what you decide.
     
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    Shae0901 Bobtail Member

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    Do any of these pay for the CDL school or at least tuition reimbursement?
     
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  8. FlaSwampRat

    FlaSwampRat Road Train Member

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    All of them do.
     
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  9. xlsdraw

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    Check with Ridge Career Center northeast of Winter Haven about their training program. They have access to government grants. When I went there to train for my Class A cdl all I had to pay for was my dot physical and a few bucks application fee. Government grants covered the rest. All seven attendees, when I was there in 2011, were covered by the government grants.
     
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  10. Shae0901

    Shae0901 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you guys! I want to get started in school asap but don't have the money up front in tuition. I will check on the grants. But just wanna make sure I choose a good paying company with at least some of my preferences!
     
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  11. FlaSwampRat

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    Most of the places I mentioned won't cost you anything, you pay your debt by working in the building running a forklift etc. Bernie Little is $1295 taken out of your check $25/week and if you stay until it's payed off you get it all back.
     
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