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Located in CT. Looking for best CDL schooling option.

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Wienerschnitzel, Apr 18, 2018.

  1. Apr 18, 2018 #1
    Wienerschnitzel

    Wienerschnitzel Bobtail Member

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    I live in Connecticut and from my research, it looks like the only schools in the state are Allstate (but the course is only 45-60 hrs, I believe) and NETTTS (way over-priced). Can't seem to find any Community Colleges that have CDL classes, unfortunately.

    I've been also considering paid CDL training through a trucking company. Best ones (in my opinion, so far) seem to be Wil-Trans/Jim Palmer and Millis Transfer.

    Anyone familiar with CT and/or have any info or push in the right direction?

    Thanks everyone.
     
    Wienerschnitzel, Apr 18, 2018
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  3. Apr 18, 2018 #2
    Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    From Allstate's site: "Because CT CDL training is 1-on-1, each students schedule and availability will effect the duration of the training. The full class CDL A training can be completed in as little as 6 weeks."

    Sounds like a lot more than 45-60 hours long. Pick up the phone & call them.
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2018 #3
    Wienerschnitzel

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    I have been in contact with them a few times via email, but a phone call may be better, indeed. I just looked it up again - on this site, in the Trucking Schools section it lists the Allstate course as 40 hours of drive time, 8 weeks.

    I read a bunch that a lot of trucking companies don't like taking drivers right out of CDL courses if they didn't get 160+ hours driving in. Not sure, I may be wrong.
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2018 #4
    Chinatown

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    160 hr. course; not 160 hrs. driving.
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2018 #5
    Wienerschnitzel

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    Ah, okay. Thank you!
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2018 #6
    Surfer Joe

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    Call NETTS anyway. I know their program is expensive but I'm pretty sure their finance office can get you a government grant that will completely pay for everything.
    And you don't have to pay back a penny, provided you maintain driving for, I believe, a full year.
    That school knows all the 'ins and outs' of how to continually obtain new students, and they well know that many prospective new students are unable to pay on their own. As a result, they have government programs down to a science when it comes to obtaining them.
    I did something similiar as a student and the government paid for all my schooling 100%.
    Call and ask; see what happens. Good luck.
     
    Surfer Joe, Apr 22, 2018
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