Stevo, equipment maintenance seems to be a problem with these private schools.
Yes, it is. That's one of the many downsides to private CDL training. They're training people for profit, which rarely is in the best interest of the student.
The Paid CDL Training Programs offered by the major carriers are training students to become successful drivers for their company. The company only gets a return on its investment if you become a successful driver for the company. Otherwise, they lose an awful lot of money.
Here's an article for anyone who is considering CDL training:
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Yes, it is. That's one of the many downsides to private CDL training. They're training people for profit, which rarely is in the best interest of the student.
The Paid CDL Training Programs offered by the major carriers are training students to become successful drivers for their company. The company only gets a return on its investment if you become a successful driver for the company. Otherwise, they lose an awful lot of money.
Here's an article for anyone who is considering CDL training:
Why I Prefer Paid CDL Training Programs
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: