Michigan schools close to the Lansing area

Hello everyone. I have been lurking for a few weeks and I have been enjoying the content. Quality forum, so thank you.

I have tossed around the idea of getting my CDL for a while now and have done numerous bouts of research, but the most recent has been the longest and I feel I have as much clarity as a noob will get. In my school research in the past of course I have success in finding some, but I find it hard to really compile a handful of them within an acceptable range and with enough info to to feel confident to slap the cash down.

I am an internet sleuth and for some reason there just isn't much quality information for me to compile and weigh in my area. Lots of sites list schools no longer open, it's a real crap shoot it seems. I spend an unhealthy amount of time on the internet so I don't need you to to do the work for me, but I do feel some here would be the best place to ask for advice.

What schools in Michigan and more specifically in the Lansing/Battle Creek/Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo area would you recommend and why?

I am looking at the owner/operator route so job placement isn't a factor for me although I may find something local to gain some experience real quick before I buy a truck. I did drive 5 ton in the Army many years ago, not daily or anything. I have lots of comments and questions but they are meant for other categories, so you will be hearing from me. Thanks for any and all advice/info.

 

^ this guy doesn't mess around. Thanks

I am just South of Lansing, was wanting to get around a long drive for school if possible but of course if it's worth it. I am looking into them now. I did have one I contacted a while back, I need to check my email to remember their name.

 

I thought they would have a program myself, but nothing ever comes up. I don't want anything to long, 2-3 weeks is fine. I attended LLC myself. Thank you

 

I see you all over these forums.You should just do direct consultation lol

 

Thanks. Cash isn't a problem. I just want to make sure it's a good school and to be honest one closer to my home would be nice rather than 3 hours of commute on top of school for a few weeks. I used up all my GI BILL money years ago or I would tap into that to make things cheaper.

 

Anything good or bad about this program? First 2 weeks are virtual which is a bonus for me.

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