New Driver Wanting CDL Training And Needing Some Guidance!
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Learning to me is getting out what you put in. You could have the worst trainer in the world, but if you knuckle down you will learn something.
Safety is something that is common sense in my opinion. Your body amd mind will tell you if something is off or not right. Schooling is learning the basics. Real world experience is the true learning. Just my two cents.
In other words, gather opinions and thoughts but makes the decision yours. You are the one thay has to live with it.
With a fairly fresh misdemeanor you are extremely lucky to have two companies offering you company sponsored training. My advice would be to research both companies, pick the the one that fits you best, and roll with it. Drive for them until the contract is fulfilled and move on if you desire to. I would look into getting the misdemeanor expunged as well. That will help in your future quests. Hope everything goes well for you.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
Gary, I agree with Freebird. Find the companies that are willing to give you a chance, pick the one that suits you best, and get at least one year of safe driving in with that company. At that point you'll know a heck of a lot more about the industry and what you're looking for in a trucking job and a lot more companies will be willing to hire you. So changing companies will be easy at that point.
People make a really big deal about the company they get started with but the reality is it doesn't matter very much. That first year you're mostly just looking to learn your trade and get some experience. Once you have a year of safe driving under your belt the doors of opportunity will open wide and you'll be able to make an informed choice about where to take your trucking career.
Gary, I agree with Freebird. Find the companies that are willing to give you a chance, pick the one that suits you best, and get at least one year of safe driving in with that company. At that point you'll know a heck of a lot more about the industry and what you're looking for in a trucking job and a lot more companies will be willing to hire you. So changing companies will be easy at that point.
People make a really big deal about the company they get started with but the reality is it doesn't matter very much. That first year you're mostly just looking to learn your trade and get some experience. Once you have a year of safe driving under your belt the doors of opportunity will open wide and you'll be able to make an informed choice about where to take your trucking career.
wise words from mr. Aquila. Just wanted to say to everyone that I meant no disrespect or anyshade in ANY form. Go to the best company that suits YOU and YOUR needs. and you'll be alright. Peace , love and safe driving everyone !
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Specifically, I am trying to get on-board with Swift and Pam, who want to send me trough CDL training and then sign with their company. I tried signing with CR England and Stevens who would not hire me because of a misdemeanor (only offense EVER on my record) obtained in 2013. Is there no one who will hire me with that on my record?
Your insight into these questions are greatly appreciated. I have been blessed with two fine careers in my lifetime: (1) Firefighter (City of Kilgore) for 12 years and (2) Certified Civil Litigation Paralegal (Downtown Dallas) for 20 years. I sincerely hope truck driving is my final chapter!
Gary D. Moore
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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