Trucking companies that train CDL drivers - worth it or not?

Trucking companies that train CDL drivers - worth it or not?

Read fresh article here, about trucking companies that train CDL drivers and I wanted to share my thoughts on it. The article lists some of the pros and cons of getting your CDL through a company-sponsored program, and also gives some examples of companies that offer this option.

have to say, I’m not a big fan of company-sponsored training. I think it’s better to go to a reputable private school and get your CDL on your own terms. If you’re short on cash, need a job fast, and don’t mind working for one company for a while, then company-sponsored training might be a good option for you. But if you have some savings, want more control over your career, and value your independence, then private school might be a better choice.

What do you guys think? Have you gone through company-sponsored training or private school? What was your experience like?

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Iestyn
Iestyn
10.01.2024
I've witnessed good and bad on both sides
Marni
Marni
09.27.2024
Don't ever use any company t earn your license, because they will fuck you up, and you'll remain to be owned
Jordan
Jordan
09.18.2024
Private school explained to me how to be a professional, and not just how to pass a test
Randy
Randy
09.13.2024
It's simple dude. If you're tight on cash go company. If you're good go private
Seamus
Seamus
09.10.2024
For me company-sponsored training is a rat race shit, don't go there
Krueger
Krueger
09.02.2024
And I'd like to add that going in private-school you don't feel like your just another driver
Osian
Osian
09.02.2024
Of course it is, but you're investigating in your own future man
Levi
Levi
08.29.2024
private school's a bit pricier
Pascal
Pascal
08.29.2024
Private school is a win
Barney
Barney
08.16.2024
FUCK company's stupid protocols
Iqra
Iqra
07.22.2024
me still can't figure out how to use my GPS 🤣
Eddie
Eddie
07.22.2024
Still can't parallel park, after private school 👍
Lepe
Lepe
07.08.2024
The main problem with truckin ain't gettin your CDL, it's dealin with all the regulations
Sion
Sion
06.29.2024
You have to be ready to spend time and effort, no matter how you get your licenses 🛣️
Alastair Glover
Alastair Glover
06.29.2024
Truckin' ain't just about drivin' a truck, it's a lifestyle.
Grayson
Grayson
06.22.2024
Agree, just be a safe driver and respect others on the road
Leon
Leon
06.21.2024
If you truly love truckin, it's not so important what to choose
Johnathan
Johnathan
06.21.2024
C.R. England, it was a great experience
Magnus
Magnus
06.20.2024
Company-sponsored training got me into trucking with no upfront costs. Also it's an amazing opportunity to make money while learning
Denzel
Denzel
05.30.2024
Ye, No contracts, no drama
Mari
Mari
05.30.2024
Private school all the way, baby!
Addie
Addie
05.30.2024
I couldn't deal with company breathing down my neck
Fred
Fred
05.17.2024
Private school's where you earn your points
Declan
Declan
05.09.2024
I did the company-sponsored training. It got me on the road quick, but I felt kinda tied down.
Josef
Josef
04.19.2024
Private's the key
Daniels
Daniels
04.13.2024
Private school or not, it's all about what you value
Gordon
Gordon
03.26.2024
No one's gonna carry you around like a sack of potatoes at a company-sponsored
Elias
Elias
03.26.2024
Company-sponsored, for sure, they help you get CDL faster and for much less money + you can get the job
Fergus
Fergus
03.11.2024
Some company-sponsored programs are shady
Clayton
Clayton
03.03.2024
Private. You might spend a bit more, but it's definitely worth every penny for the freedom and the skills
Haroon
Haroon
02.23.2024
Company-sponsored can be good if you’re in a pinch, though
Aidan
Aidan
11.13.2023
Go through a vocational school
Magnus
Magnus
11.11.2023
Depends on what you want, if you want a guaranteed job, company-sponsored might be the way
Ayden
Ayden
11.06.2023
Private school = Freedom
Duke
Duke
10.23.2023
If you don't wanna feel like you're stuck in a contract, don't go down the company path
Jean
Jean
10.05.2023
Company can pay for everything and gave you a decent trainer
Tamsin
Tamsin
10.02.2023
Ye, either paid for school yourself or you didn't drive
Dewi
Dewi
10.01.2023
If you remember the old days, we didn't have all these fancy company-sponsored programs
Bernard
Bernard
10.01.2023
Company can work you to the bones and pay you nothing
Mcleod
Mcleod
09.30.2023
I did it with J.B. Hunt and it was a nightmare
Samson Archer
Samson Archer
09.29.2023
If you want flexibility, private school's the way to go
Aine
Aine
09.12.2023
I'm for a company-sponsored CDL, cause they don't cut corners on the lessons
Wilfred
Wilfred
09.07.2023
Private!!!! Pick up some real-deal skills, and never look back
Kirk
Kirk
09.07.2023
Go private, no one's gonna tell you what to do or how to do it
Loui
Loui
08.28.2023
Gotta say, going private with the CDL school was the real best option for me. Hit me with the skills I needed, and I was off
Safiyyah
Safiyyah
08.20.2023
I did it with Schneider and it was a wild ride, but I came out the other side with a good job and some decent pay.
Greene
Greene
08.20.2023
I'm a firm believer in gettin' yer CDL through a company-sponsored program, but only if you're willin' to put in the work.
Orlando
Orlando
08.13.2023
I went the private school route myself. Cost a bit more upfront, but I like having the freedom to choose where I work
Mike
Mike
05.11.2023
Company-sponsored training is a great opportunity for people who want to get into trucking. It’s like getting paid to learn a valuable skill. You just have to do your homework and find a good company that treats you well and pays you fairly
Thomas D.
Thomas D.
05.11.2023
Don’t think it matters much as long as you get your CDL and get on the road. The real training is out there, not in the classroom or the yard. You’ll learn more from your own mistakes and successes than from any school or company. Just do your research, weigh your options, and go for it.
Fleur
Fleur
05.10.2023
Depends on the company you go with. Some are better than others. I did company-sponsored training with Prime and I had a good experience. They paid for everything, gave me a decent trainer, and offered me a good job after I finished.
Tomas
Tomas
05.10.2023
Private school worked for me. I learned a lot, got my CDL in 4 weeks, and had several job offers waiting for me. I have no regrets.
RoadMan
RoadMan
05.10.2023
There’s not a right or wrong answer to this question. It's all about your personal situation and goals.
Max
Max
05.09.2023
+ I went through company-sponsored training with Swift and I regret it. They paid me peanuts, treated me like crap, and micromanaged me to death. I had to stay with them for a year or pay them back thousands of dollars.
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