Ny veteran, looking for a solid cdl school

$55k isn't enough; you can make much more.
Where are you in New York?
Will you use your GI Bill benefits for school?

 

Do you want OTR or regional or local?
I'm assuming you want OTR since you want to take the pooch with you.
If you want companies that use the"VA Military Apprenticeship Program", look at these:
Schneider Bulk - tankers (not sure about pet, call and ask)
Melton Truck Lines
CFI - www.cfidrive.com
Jim Palmer Trucking
Transport America
there's a few more.

 

Google or Bing for nearest 160 hr. cdl school, then call the companies you're interested in and ask if they hire from that school. All those on that list probably will. Jim Palmer and CFI have their own inhouse cdl school and CFI also hires from private 160 hr. cdl schools.

 

Unless you want to travel around the USA, here's a job I saw a few months ago for cdl-a driver:
www.swissport.com jobs at international airport New York City.

 

More Swissport:

 

Swissport International Ltd. is the leading Ground Services Provider to the aviation industry. Swissport is employing over 60,000 dedicated professionals, serving over 700 client companies at 269 stations in 48 countries on five continents. Swissport delivers unparalleled value in the areas of Ground Handling, Cargo Services, Executive Aviation, Travel Services, Fuelling and Aircraft Maintenance. We strive to operate with the core values of People, Professionalism, and Partnership in all that we undertake. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience”.

 

If you're willing to travel to Memphis, tn then check out Werner. I did it, free and no contract. 2 week school. They pay for your physical at a place near your home, you are responsible for obtaining your permit, then you can take the crackhound or drive. If you drive, they will reimburse you for travel for the exact cost of the bus ticket round trip. From savannah ga to Memphis I got a 345 dollar check. Not bad. It however is a automatic only. Not a recuiter for them, but I do work for them. If you want more info, pm me an I'd be happy to answer any questions.

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