Company paid training in Fontana, CA?

Hello wise ones!

It appears CRST will pay for training in Fontana, CA. They seem to be very unpopular, but they would be better than Foodlink (90 days no pay or housing). They require minimal money down (main requirement for me I'm afraid). Are there other companies that will pay for my CDL in the Western states? I am willing to work it off for 12 - 18 months (CRST is only eight).

 

Woohoo! MCT will pay up front as well.

 

Just an update for other readers: MCT does not hire out of the West. Also, I think CRST will have onerous contract terms. I did find a local jobs program for only $100 plus fees -- but it takes 6 months and is only for a class B. Foodlink would be better I think.

Recent good news for me: I got an excellent IT job for an Internet company. Hopefully they will treat me right.

Plan B is still to get a CDL.

 

I got laid off. Economy affecting the company they said. Long haul looks rough out there too. Maybe I will go check out food link.

 

Local 542's web page says training for a class A is $3,000.

I am drawing unemployment now, I could easily live in Sacramento and go the the foodlink school.

The idea of chipping in and helping distribute food to people who are hungry is very appealing to me.

But for the best opportunities I should probably save up money and go to a well known school.


I know freight and shipping are way down so this is not the best time to get into trucking, but so is every other industry (accept for guns and war material).

Thanks for reading and responding!