Trying To Get My CDL
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hi I am trying to get my cdl but I am not sure what companies to look for for my training cause I would have to make money at the same time
Dustin I too have that problem and I have decided to apply to every company based school out there and plan ahead. I know times are tough but what you are going to HAVE to do is find the company that suits you the best and plan to attend school a few months in advance... I personally have decided that it will take me until at least february to get my finances in order to leave my home and even thought the training is "paid" I have just gone with the thinking that that pay will basically only cover my expenses while on the highway. So I am saving as much as possible whether it's $5 a week or more until then and counting on my income tax return and the previously mentioned savings to cover the house bills until I actually get out there on the road. Also, my wife has recently taken a part time job to help on her end...
If that is not possible then you will need to find a night school or a part time school (private) and simply just go with the flow. It will take longer to get your CDL A but it will at least allow you to keep making money while in school. From the research I've done there are no company sponsored schools out there that will pay you a "living wage" while you are in training. I hope that helps and if not I'm sure one of the experienced or rookie driver can offer some better advice.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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.
I would start here:
it will answer many questions about schools, training and etc.
Phil
Welcome aboard Dustin!
You're really in a tough spot and Greg's answer was spot on. And Phil is right - go through our Truck Driver's Career Guide. You'll learn a ton about what it takes to get your trucking career underway.
No matter how you decide to get your training there's going to be at least a couple of really lean months where you'll make very little or nothing. If you're unable to save up some money then look for a school that offers evening classes like Greg mentioned.
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hi I am trying to get my cdl but I am not sure what companies to look for for my training cause I would have to make money at the same time
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: