I Need Help Getting Sponsored For CDL School (Fontana, CA)

Companies have tuition reimbursement, but you would have to front the school the money first, then show whichever company you sign on with your documentation. For your situation, you would have to go to a company sponsored training, like either of the companies you mentioned. If either company will take you, I'd advise you to take the opportunity. Once you get your license, you go to a company and ride with a trainer for a month or longer. If you feel you're not ready, stay with that trainer as long as possible.

 

Student loans. You don’t have to pay up front. The school will help you apply for & get student loans to go thru school on.
Also, if you’re unemployed, check with the unemployment office the state might pick up the tab.

 

@Chinatown

 

I think Yellow trains on manual transmissions. Also has local work after graduation.
First year expect to make about $65G. YRC/Yellow is still opening new academies so there is probably one near you. You will receive hourly pay while in school plus meals and lodging.
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If you're accepted for YRC/Yellow Academy ask for line haul vs city driving.
You'll still be home every day. The big money will be with YRC/Yellow.
Read these two threads:
YRC CDL training program experience
YRC Driver training - Roadsidedown's journey

 

CRST trains in Riverside, CA and has a terminal in Fontana.
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Don't know if CRST trains on manuals or not; call and ask.
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Truck Driving School | Drive For CRST
Classes are held weekly and usually last just three weeks. Approval is based on your driving, work, and criminal history, not your credit history. With our Free Class A CDL program, CRST covers the CDL fees. Plus we offer two free meals per day during training and $40 per week stipend during school. You’ve got options at CRST.

 

Robertson's has their own cdl school. This is local/home every day work.
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This program will pay for cdl school; free to you.
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - …
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I would suggest that you look into Swift. They have their Academy right in Fontana at their terminal. Don't listen to the anti Swift crap. They will train you with no money up front. 3 weeks later you will be in a trainers truck for 4-6 weeks......and getting PAID. @Moosetek13 has been with Swift for over 10 years. I bet he will chime in soon. I went through Swift in Phoenix a bit over 5 years ago. Had a great experience and got very good training. Good luck!