So I'm an ex CDL class A holder that let past relationships detour my career. Along with allowing my license to sit expired due to not having a vehicle. Not knowing that after a period of time. You actually sacrifice your CDL back to the state and have to retest after you retest for your class c first. So I'm finally situated and married. Class C license renewed and the company I work for right now is not a Trucking company but Is one of the top online merchant and warehouse logistics companies in the US and abroad. Come January 1st 2022 There Career choice program will pay 100% of my CDL training regardless if I apply for a transportation specialist position.
(Yard Jockey) or take classes at an accredited sponsored CDL school that is in the city I live in. I've done my homework on companies that train and notice that there are more now then there was back then. Understand that most companies want a year contract to pay for your training and if you honor that you only pay usually $1250 and they cover the rest. Also know that certain companies pay for your room and board. Cut a check every week while in training for food and such. With the same contract. But all costs get deducted from your weekly pay during your signed contract with them till it's paid off. You bail anytime during the signed contract you owe in full! This might sound like a easy decision. But my issue is.. If I choose the trucking school? I will still be working my 4 ten hour shifts and only be able to do 2 day classes a week that are set up for the employees of my company that choose the CDL class through there career choice program. 180 hrs. Total. 40 will be online zoom classes and 120 will be on course and on the road training at 8 hrs a day totaling 16hrs a week. Break that down and it's over 2 months to finish and get my Class A License back! Other then the normal 4-5 weeks of a full time school schedule or company trained contract. Granted I'm still holding my Job while taking these classes. Or if I take the Yard Jokey position I still get paid but go school but company paid, Graduate with a Class A with a standard transmission restriction. Just to have to use the Career choice program anyways to go back for a refresher and drive stick to get the restriction taken off!? So... I'm reaching out to get Your opinions on this matter. New drivers and Seasoned! Comments and criticism is always welcome! Looking forward to hearing back from you all!
Stay safe out there Truckers! Solo or Mom's & Dad's! Make that money! But most importantly make it home safe to your families!
Trucking School or Company paid CDL Training?
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by WiCK3DrOiD, Dec 19, 2021.
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I know of 4 companies that pay you while in their cdl school and one of them does not require a contract.
Personally, I have no problem with contracts if the pay looks good after school.
Here's the first one:
R. E. West Transportation
No Experience? No Problem
- WE PAY YOU TO TRAIN (hourly pay)
- NO CONTRACTS OR FINE PRINT
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Western Dairy Transport
School is in Missouri. Transportation, meals, lodging, hourly pay provided. Pay is yours; not requried to pay it back after cdl training.
This tanker outfit hauls milk.
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- CDL Training (Paid) & Truck Driving Schools | Roehl.JobsDec 14, 2021 · Roehl Transport provides you with a sure path to success. Our paid CDL training is the fastest way to advance your career and go from zero …
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YRC Freight
460 Transport Ct.
Lexington KY 40511
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Tuition-free CDL Driving Academy - Truck Driver Jobs ...
Hourly pay, meals, lodging provided.
- 100% paid health benefits for you and your family
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Here's one to think about for later:
Saia LTL Freight
1003 Whipple Court, Lexington, KY 40511
From $25.43 an hour
Graduated from an approved driver training school or has less than 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience.
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Delivery Driver Trainee - Hourly Rate 20.27 - **CDL Paid Training**
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G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers
Lexington, KY 40504
. Candidates must obtain a temporary Commercial Driver's License permit, with a Class A and air brakes endorsement prior to first day of employment. Must pass and obtain a Commercial Driver's License, with a Class A and air brakes endorsement within 60 days from hire date.
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TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEE
McLane Company
Nicholasville, KY
- Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
- Complete training and receive Class A CDL in 6 months or less.
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