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Mandeep

No experience, looking to get my license

Anyone know of places that hire on the spot ? Got my permit ,was excited to start with TMC and then was told can you lift 80-100ib tarp. (Wipes tear ,DAMN YOU TARP).

Anyone know of places that hire on the spot ? Got my permit ,was excited to start with TMC and then was told can you lift 80-100ib tarp. (Wipes tear ,DAMN YOU TARP). I’m 5,3 125ibs. So back to the drawing board,called yellow,xpo, swift,Werner,etc. Looking to get paid while training and needing a ride there ,with provided meals and having the option to pay the tuition cost back while working ,with at least a 6month-1year contract. Any recommendations for companies?

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Josef

05.22.2024

Well, ain’t that a load of gravel? TMC got you doin’ tarp gymnastics like a circus act.

Daniels

10.11.2023

Roehl Transport might be your dream. They have a training program, and they’ll even cover your tuition costs.

Elias

06.03.2023

Hey there! 🚚 If you’re just starting out, check out Prime Inc. They offer paid training, and rumor has it they’ve got a soft spot for rookies.

Eva Johnson / Customer Support

04.12.2023

First and foremost, you must get a driver's license for the kind of vehicle you intend to use for delivery work. A regular but still valid driver's license will be taken into consideration for delivery driving employment if you plan to use a light goods vehicle truck for your deliveries.

However, if you want to drive a heavy goods vehicle truck, you must have a commercial driver's license. I would advise getting a state-issued ID card or a passport as a bare minimum, as you are legally obligated to provide evidence of identification to any new employment. A state ID can be obtained without a diving license.

To increase your work options, get your Class A CDL and, at the very least, the tanker endorsement. The hazmat and doubles/triples endorsements are advantages, however, the majority of trucking businesses that want these two endorsements also demand more years of experience.

Driving a commercial vehicle is the only experience that trucking firms would accept, with a preference for local or long-distance driving. There is absolutely no other option, but thankfully, many businesses recruit drivers with no prior experience.

Mulder

12.03.2022

I went through a local road construction company that ran side dumps. They told me if I went and got my CLP, they’d hire me and pay for my actual CDL. Then again, that was also before the bullshit truck school requirement.

Marni

12.03.2022

The big tarp they have you lift is actually 120lbs. With a little practice I'm sure you could do it. Pulling yourself up onto the side of the trailer would probably be more challenging. I've heard of them letting really short people just climb onto the back of the trailer, but I'm not sure.

Keanu

12.02.2022

Literally any mega. You found TMC, look along those avenues. Schneider, Swift, C.R. England, Prime, Maverick, Melton, etc etc.

Krueger

12.01.2022

Try WEL Companies in Wisconsin. They will train you as well.

RoadMan

12.01.2022

Try FFE.

Roman

12.30.2022

I would recommend Wilson Logistics or Prime. Most of the other mega carriers are all the same shit. Stay away from CR England and CRST like your life depends on it.

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Mandeep

I can't afford CDL school

I've been trying to obtain my class A license for over a year now. I have my permit I have completed the ELDT courses and now I'm stuck. I have a family and a full time job and I'm the only one working. I'm having trouble finding grants or financial aid and my permit will expire in about 4 months.

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Are there ways to have cdl school paid for?

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Jamal

02.14.2025

One thing i can recommend is to join mega carrier, but you will be paying it by working long hours and getting low pay. Also as far as i know, some states may offer a grant for cdl school.

Farley

02.14.2025

From which state are you? Most states will pay for you to get your CDL check with the unemployment office. Good luck!

Martin

02.14.2025

Try to contact some companies, big ones will pay for licensing. So if you're really interested in driving truck, don't let that cost get you down. There are ways to get in without money up front.

O'Quinn

02.14.2025

I actually completed the state program through the workforce development. it will be 100% free all you need to give is your time and effort. Don't give up, lots of places are looking for drivers.

Perez

02.14.2025

Big carriers, they would pay for training. During that first year, they basically pay you slave wages- that's because you are paying for the training. Nothing is free

Oliver

02.14.2025

I'm interested in truck driving carrier and there seems to be plenty of opportunities available for employment. I'm wondering if anyone is aware of any free CDL training? Thanks!

Page

02.13.2025

Dont ever go to big companies, if you want to be their slave for year. Check your local state employment office and see if they have a program to pay for your CDL courses.

Carr

02.13.2025

Plenty of large trucking companies have their schools, but usually have to work for them for a year because of the contract. Be ready for long hours driving and terrible payment!

Charles

02.13.2025

I know that, companies like CR England, Schneider, Swift have their own schools so they can pay for your education. But in return, you will have to sign for a contract with them for one or two years.

Simeon

02.13.2025

Dont listen all these recommendations about going to mega carriers. Best option is going to a public school, offered by the county or state. Mosts of schools will just steal your money!

Blake

02.10.2025

.Look, there are a few options for your situation. 1- go to big company, they will pay everything but you will have to accept their contract. 2- You can check with your local unemployment office. Some offer free training.

Eva Johnson / Customer Support

02.10.2025

If you want to get a CDL for free, there are a few companies that will train you well, for about a year long contract to work for their company. Also most of the time their education is much better than a private school, so it will be much easier to find a better job after your contract.

Kingsley

02.10.2025

The easiest way to apply to big carrier, if its ok for you. But i would check colleges, most of them have funding for free CDL. Search more information about college programs.

Gibson

02.10.2025

I dont know much about this, but i heard that there are scholarships or grants that will pay for the school. I am sure you can find more information about this at forums or some youtube videos

Merrill

02.09.2025

As others have already said, call the unemployment office and they will usually have programs or may know companies that are willing to give training.

Rasmussen

02.09.2025

I've checked costs of private schools, and they are crazy. Is anyone familiar with any grants/scholarships whether they’re federal or state that could assist in paying for driving school for a CDL license ?

Kaiden Connolly

02.09.2025

Have you thought about paid training with a company? Some people hate because of conditions but it can be a good option if you dont have money for private school.

Fox

02.05.2025

Check local community colleges and schools. You may want to look into WIOA grants if you want to obtain your CDL. And as a last option you can go to carrier for signing contract

Stafford

02.05.2025

If you are fine with 1 year contract, i would say C.R. England is a good decision. Their conditions are not so bad, payment is also acceptable. You can get your cdl and experience and quit after 1 year.

Escobar

02.05.2025

I see tons of CDL A jobs listed daily. Problem is I don't have the money to get my license and can't go that long without income. So my question is... Are the paid training offers legit? Could you recommend a company that you know is reputable?

Jim

02.05.2025

Dont choose company contract, cause the loan you get from a mega carrier is going to be more than what you would pay out of pocket. Just try to save some money and apply for cheap private school. I am sure you can find around 2000-3000$

Bruno

02.03.2025

There’s tons of community colleges offering free training programs, just have to be low income or being unemployed.

Olson

02.03.2025

Bro, you should check with state and local governments about grants. Also check with the CDL schools. That’s how I got mine. Thats the best options i recommend to.

Archibald Ochoa

02.03.2025

I had almost same situation. I signed a contract with company for 1 year. I regret it million of times. They were just using me. Don't do same mistake. Go to unemployment office, check with programs they have.

Wade

02.03.2025

I would look at your local community college and see if they offer the CDL course. Don't make yourself a slave for company for years, cause you will definitely regret it!

Ayden

02.02.2024

Sounds like you’re in a bit of a pickle, but don’t let that slow you down.

Clayton

01.14.2024

Look into company-sponsored programs.

Randy

01.22.2023

Have you tried reaching out to local trucking companies? Some of ‘em might sponsor your CDL training if you agree to drive for them for a while after getting your license.

Epic

11.22.2022

Yellow has courses that pay you while you learn. And then you have a job when you pass.

Benito

11.21.2022

Roehl Transport pay students $616.00 weekly while attending cdl school. A neighbor of mine went through the program and said the $616.00 a week is the real deal.

Mulder

11.19.2022

See if your current job offers tuition assistance to help pay for it. That's how I got mine, had worked at Amazon for 5 years and they started promoting the CDL course at a local community college and paying 90% of it. This was before they had their own semis and delivery trucks so figure they were just testing stuff out

Milo

11.14.2022

You have a job. If it’s really that important to you, buckle down, work overtime or a second job, scrape together the money and take the test. You have the hard part done.

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Rony

Attending truck driving school to get your CDL is worth it?

CDL School costs big money. Any reasons to go to CDL School?

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Galvan

02.14.2025

Before choosing a specific one, do a good research on different schools. I finished mine in 2021, paid 4100 at that time. There are now a huge number of СDL schools for different budget

Erik Pierce

02.14.2025

The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself. You'll easily make your 5k back in short time. Don't worry so much about the cost; worry more about if trucking is actually something you want to do.

Kobi

02.14.2025

I’m a 21 yo planning to get my Class A CDL soon. Now I’m actively studying different information about schools, comparing prices. Any recommendations on schools? And prices?

Harper

02.14.2025

I have read a lot of good reviews about Roadmaster Drivers School. I am 20 and just got my drivers license and now going for my cdl permit. Is this school really good or just a good paid advertisement?

Frank / Support NJ4Y

02.13.2025

Sure! They will definitely teach you all about double clutching, shifting, all of the skills you have to learn, inspecting the vehicle, etc. You need to know all this to get the CDL.

Gentry

02.13.2025

Go to a truck driving school. They teach you pretty much everything you need. Many trucking companies have there own school.

Clifford

02.12.2025

Absolutely! But first, check up the driving schools you may be interested in. Do a good search. Find two or three that are what you like and have a good reputation (double check their reviews ). Don't rush with this!

Hussain

02.11.2025

The most important requirement is having enough money to pay for the course (cause some of them have a crazy price) Truck driving schools will attempt to help you get your commercial drivers license and also attempt to get you your first commercial truck driving job.

Gonzales

02.11.2025

Trucking school only teach you the bare minimum of what is required to get the license. Everything else, you must learn on your own. Its up to you, but trucking school is just a waste of time and money for sure.

Renee

02.11.2025

Unless you go to a college or some private school that lasts for months, any cdl school is going to teach you just enough to pass the test. When I passed my test I had driven truck approximately 1hr and 45 minutes. That's it.

Preston

02.09.2025

All your skills and knowledge will come from the trucking company that will employ you after you get your CDL. If you want to become a truck driver start researching and applying to trucking companies. Talk to the recruiters and they will help you out with this.

Neal

02.09.2025

All truck driving school is to teach you the basics. You will learn much more on your first two weeks with a trainer at your first company than you will at CDL School.

Monroe

02.09.2025

Most of these driving schools are just to rob you. 2-4 weeks of teaching is pretty short to teach you a pre-trip, basic driving skills. The real “school” is when you get in a truck with just you and a trainer.

Cory

02.09.2025

I looked at Google reviews for my CDL school and they were all positive. But i was so dissapointed. Trucks are so f*cking old, i had a chance to drive max 40 min, cause its so crowded. They don't teach you real trucking. Now i am certain that all comments are probably paid.

Howard

02.08.2025

I just got out of trucking school a few months ago and unfortunately most private schools just exist to teach you to pass the tests. My school taught us the bare minimum of what was required.

Nevaeh

02.08.2025

Not all CDL schools are the same, some just take your money and barely teach you anything, so be careful of who you choose. I would recommend a technical college instead of a trucking school. Up to you buddy.

Bradshaw

02.08.2025

Much better to get a private training, one on one. When I finished, I felt very comfortable and confident at least in the driving aspect of the job. Or you can also get it through a carrier who will train you in the job and walk you through the steps to obtain your CDL.

Laurence

02.07.2025

My experience was horrible. Do your research on schools good. Make sure you go to one that trains people to drive and park a truck, not one that guarantees you a CDL

Thornton

02.07.2025

I do not recommend any of them, because honestly they are relatively the same, the only difference is a cost. Huge groups, shitty equipment, impatient instructors, little time for driving.

Ayla

02.07.2025

My husband is thinking to get a CDL, so we are just checking informations about schools. I was wondering if anyone know about 160 CDL school? Do you recommend? I couldn't find any bad info about them

Torres

02.07.2025

Hello everyone, i am looking for a good CDL school. Worked hard to save money for school and I don't want to waste it. I will be grateful for any advice. Thanks!

Farhan Welch

02.05.2025

I would stay away from all cdl schools. They don't care about the students, only about the money. They are not interested to teach you anything. It's worth going somewhere else where you can actually learn to drive a truck.

Trevino

02.05.2025

Any CDL school is only going to teach you to pass the test, usually in 4 or 5 weeks. If you want a quality driving education, look for a program that takes more like 6 months.

Cordelia

02.04.2025

I wanna share my experience with cdl school. My instructor was so cool guy, extremely knowledgeable. He was always willing to help or answer questions. All their workers actually care and want you to be a safe professional driver. School also offer weekend classes for those who can’t do mon-fri. Most of the trucks were not so bad, but could be better. Don't forget that you will get all your knowledge and skills later, on the road

Castillo

02.04.2025

I would look for a local community college to see if they offer CDL training. Most of CDL schools sign up as many students as possible and you will be fighting for drive and skills time between 30 students a day over two trucks. You will only learn the minimum enough to pass the test to get your CDL.

Mark

02.04.2025

I got my CDL in 2023 in MI. Instructors were great, but they didn't have enough trucks for the class size they had. Overall wasn't a bad experience, but still do not recommend any school.

Larson

02.03.2025

If you are able to pay out of pocket for your cdl I would highly recommend to find a solid cdl school. They will teach you all basic driving skills, you can get all your experience there. Just do a good research for school, check some review videos about the schools.

Syed

02.03.2025

Try to avoid cdl schools. You are pretty much a number. With so many people on the groups you don’t get much drive time. They pretty much tell you they are only there to show you how to pass the CDL Exam and that’s it.

Snow

02.03.2025

I am trying to choose between cdl school and college. I am now full time working but planing to quit next month. I was wondering if anyone could give some advice about this? Money not an issue, i need a really good quality training.

Melton

02.03.2025

Find a community college and attend the CDL class there . Most of schools are crazy expensive with no quality education. All their trucks are crap. All they care is just to brainwash you and get your money!

Sachin Fitzpatrick

02.02.2025

I am considering doing trucking school to get my CDL. The cost at the trucking school in my state (Oregon) is 5800. Is this a fair price? Or i should find a better one?

Romero

02.02.2025

If you want a trucking job fast and don’t want to pay for a school. Any of the big carriers will train you and get you on the road. You will have to stay with them for maybe a year or two.

Arroyo

02.01.2025

Going to a school is the FASTEST way to learn to drive, and you will learn how to shift gears, check the truck over, and get at least some practice backing up.

Yash Atkinson

02.01.2025

In my opinion trucking schools can be very helpful. They will teach some basic information, how to drive, rules and regulations, what to do, and what not to. And they explain how to drive in very small lanes in traffic, how to reverse, make 8 shape, park, slope driving, etc.

Foster

02.01.2025

No,no, no! They only teach some basics. From helping you obtain a CDL to basic knowledge of federal safety regulations and fundamentals of pre trip/ post trip inspections.

Pierce

01.29.2025

I hate to say it, but you'll do most of your learning on the road. These schools will barely teach you enough to get your license. They don't give a shit to actually teach you what you're supposed to know.

Zayd

01.29.2025

Most schools are a joke. I went to 160 driving academy and it was terrible. Most of their instructors are so uneducated, and treat you bad. They just gave me some pdf files with information to memorize. Just stay away from them.

Morgan

01.29.2025

I am considering getting a CDL, I live in the San Antonio area. For those familiar, or live in the area, do you have any recommendations for schools to acquire the CDL? Thank you!

Adil Hatfield

01.29.2025

My course at school was around 4 weeks, and it was enough to learn everything. They will teach you the basics of shifting, lane positioning and backing, how to make wide turns. They will teach you how to do a pretrip and an air brake check.

Mullen

01.29.2025

Dont even spend yout time for them. Cdl schools don’t teach you to drive a truck.They teach you how to pass the CDL test.

Glenn

01.29.2025

If you decide to go, Try at least to find a place that let's you practice backing a lot. Backing is one of those things you only get good at by doing it again and again.

Blanchard

01.28.2025

Last week I finished my 3 week training. The groups are too big, so there is too little time for driving. The instructor speak English so bad, constantly ignoring my questions. Never felt so stupid because of wasting that amount of money.

Lam

01.28.2025

Does anyone know the best school that actually puts effort into teaching you properly? I've been studying information about schools for the second week now, reading reviews (although most schools have a huge number of positive reviews, which is very suspicious).

Kieron

01.28.2025

I went to Roadmaster school cause of their review on google. But..I had terrible experience, instructors didn't teach properly, just wanted to go home early, they were impatient and discouraging. CDL school wants money in exchange for passing a test. You learn much more about the profession when you get into a company.

Ayden

12.09.2022

It’s worth every dime if it means you don’t end up jackknifing on your first downhill run in the rain

Duke

11.14.2022

Think of it as an investment, like good boots or a solid hat. It’ll pay dividends when you’re behind the wheel of a big rig.

Tamsin

11.03.2022

CDL school ain’t cheap, but it’s your ticket to the big leagues.

Steve

11.01.2022

My question would be: Is it difficult to pass the exam to become a driver?

Justin

10.28.2022

Of course, better yet, I can tell that one of the best things about a trucking career, is that you can enroll in a CDL school at most any time, and start getting a paycheck (although it can be low during training), within a short time.

Justin

10.28.2022

You can get Decent Pay. It’s a matter of researching trucking companies that do the kind of trucking you are looking for and run the lanes you want.

Max

10.27.2022

You can find a company that will pay for a Trucking School! And you will work with this company after this!

David

10.26.2022

Hahaha, do you have a choice?

Rony

10.26.2022

I'm not sure, because my sis wants to start as a Truck Driver! We start looking for a school, and they want crazy money from people, I don't understand who is ready to pay for it.??? And maybe any other ways to get a CDL without a school? And is this school needed? Any trucker after school goes to training and works till the first year with a trainer. What is the sense of going to a school if you work for a minimum of 6 months with a trainer????

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