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Sounds exciting . I will say that I went with company paid cdl training first and wasn't happy with it so I changed schools and paid the tuition myself. I went to school at TDi truck driving institute and I loved it the instructor s and all were great. There are many companies that do offer tuition reimbursement. Have you looked into Schneider ,Tmc, Mc Elroy, Boyd brothers hope this helps
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 see Melton trucks all over the place, seems to be a good company with good drivers.
If you're willing to move, might I suggest my company (not literally "mine," I just mean the one I work for) in Montana? Yes it's a far cry from Florida... :)
They do only flatbed, great pay and benefits, great atmosphere and as many miles as you can handle, and they train rookies & pay you during training in exchange for a 12 month commitment.
I see Melton trucks all over the place, seems to be a good company with good drivers.
If you're willing to move, might I suggest my company (not literally "mine," I just mean the one I work for) in Montana? Yes it's a far cry from Florida... :)
They do only flatbed, great pay and benefits, great atmosphere and as many miles as you can handle, and they train rookies & pay you during training in exchange for a 12 month commitment.
And how does that work out in the winter time? :)
Flatbedding? Or living in Montana?
I haven't driven in the winter yet, but I can only imagine the pain I have I store...
As far as winters in Montana... Well I live in Idaho so I couldn't say :)
Flatbedding? Or living in Montana?
I haven't driven in the winter yet, but I can only imagine the pain I have I store...
As far as winters in Montana... Well I live in Idaho so I couldn't say :)
LOL! Just ribbing you. Being from FL I couldn't even imagine driving a truck up in Montana during the Winter. My hat's off to you!
Winters suck in Montana. I forget the city name but during most of the winter you have to be routed off the interstate and detour through town due to the wind coming off the mountains in the winter. Somewhere in western Montana on I90. The winds come off the mountain, which is almost right next to the interstate, and are straight line winds. Strong enough to blow over fully loaded trucks.
Interstate:
Commercial trade, business, movement of goods or money, or transportation from one state to another, regulated by the Federal Department Of Transportation (DOT).
Thanks everyone responding :) i think he is going with CRST and eventually going with Raven. Raven doesnt take student drivers and once he gains his experience he can go with raven which the terminal is 5 minutes away.
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.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
I see Melton trucks all over the place, seems to be a good company with good drivers.
If you're willing to move, might I suggest my company (not literally "mine," I just mean the one I work for) in Montana? Yes it's a far cry from Florida... :)
They do only flatbed, great pay and benefits, great atmosphere and as many miles as you can handle, and they train rookies & pay you during training in exchange for a 12 month commitment.
. Which comoany do you work for? Org from new england know!
I see Melton trucks all over the place, seems to be a good company with good drivers.
If you're willing to move, might I suggest my company (not literally "mine," I just mean the one I work for) in Montana? Yes it's a far cry from Florida... :)
They do only flatbed, great pay and benefits, great atmosphere and as many miles as you can handle, and they train rookies & pay you during training in exchange for a 12 month commitment.
. Which comoany do you work for? Org from new england know!
Sent you a pm :)
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Hi everyone ! Thanks for taking time to read. My husband lost his job after 11 years and now chasing his dream to Drive truck. He is leaning towards flatbed and he likes melton. Pro and cons need to be weighed if no tuition reimbursent if i we want to pay the tuition ourselves. Any advice any thing you can offer would be great! He is 43 background in warehouse use to physical demanding work. We live in fl but go where the job is! Thank you