is going to school and getting a 'degree' and obviously the training worth it?
Seriously, there asking nine grand for a six month part time program.
Im already signed up to start in march, but having some doubts and really hoping im not throwing alot of time and money away.
trucking school worth it?
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by redryan, Feb 9, 2014.
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If you want to obtain a CDL and become a truck driver, it is worth it. If not, don't waste your time and money.
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Check with some community colleges in your state and even other states. The community college that I went to charged $1,200 for an 11 week course plus you needed to pay for your physical and drug screen. Non resident is most likely twice as much but that is still much better than the private schools.
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yes, I want to drive a truck because that is the whole reason I signed up to begin with. I just think that is a little pricey for what Im getting for it.
Is it worth it, for that kind of money i could buy a dump truck and trailer and go down to the dmv and take it.
Im just hoping that the experience and information I learn will pay off. Kind of a large sum at least for me to waste money on -
It will be harder to get a job unless you can show you graduated from a school. Some insurance companies require it.
Now if you need a CDL for hauling your own product ( like a dump truck and you are in the sand business ) , a school certificate might not be needed. That is , if you can drive a truck. Looking for a driving job, with no experience,you need a diploma from an accredited school. Community colleges are a good deal for most.There are some companies who will train you, at their expense. You repay them by working for them, and they deduct the tuition over time. Not a very good thing to do, if you have options.
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It's worth it. To me anyway. I'm a 3rd generation driver and I learned a lot by going through a program. I went to N.C. Truck Driver Training School. About a grand for 12 weeks & 384 hours of training.
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My license cost me only 365$. i did it on my own and youtube.
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I would say it is worth it and starter companies will pay a good chunk of your school cost for you.
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