Should I go to a $2000 school or sign one year contract?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Richhoop, May 10, 2019.

  1. Broke_and_Hungry

    Broke_and_Hungry Light Load Member

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    As stated above, contract training generally has a steep cost satisfied by reduced wage. If you have the means, pony up for the school.

    Check into tuition reimbursement. Most carriers that hire entry-level drivers have some form of tuition reimbursement. Generally it is paid on a monthly payment basis, so even if you only stay at your first carrier 6 months, some of your tuition has been reimbursed.

    Best of luck to you.
     
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  3. Richhoop

    Richhoop Bobtail Member

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    12 hours
     
  4. Gdog66223

    Gdog66223 Road Train Member

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    12 hours and you got a cdl??
     
  5. DenBob

    DenBob Light Load Member

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    Ooh...12 hours. 2 grand.
    That's a good racket.
     
  6. Richhoop

    Richhoop Bobtail Member

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    They help you get you CDL. They train you for 12 hours. They assist you with getting a job after completing. We will drive on I35 from Austin & Waco. It's not as in depth as the $5000 schools.
     
  7. Richhoop

    Richhoop Bobtail Member

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    Are you saying I should not go for the CDL school with 12 hours behind the wheel? Just weighing my options. Don't want to quit my job. They are available 6 days a week for one one behind the wheel.
     
  8. DenBob

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    Yeah, I can't see that being nearly enough preparation to pass a road test. And it is certainly not good value for money...40 percent or more of the cost of the standard course but they provide what.. 8 percent of the service.
     
  9. LoneRanger

    LoneRanger Road Train Member

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    2k for 12 is good deal better then 2k for 2 hours that I went to.
     
  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Which companies hire from that school?
     
  11. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    So they evolved.

    Nice.

    To the OP, pay the 2000 yourself, you will make that back in 6 weeks.

    DO NOT indenture yourself by signing something you cannot depend on (Staying employed a year.)

    If they want me to sign a contract, put up a second contract that they cannot dispose of me for a year.
     
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