Where to Find Truck Driver Training

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Where to Find Truck Driver Training

If you want to find CDL training, there are several ways to go about it. The most popular avenues include private CDL training schools, community colleges, or company-sponsored CDL training programs.

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Private CDL Training Schools

Private CDL training schools are for-profit entities that train drivers for the road. Private school is typically the most expensive route, but may also be the quickest way to a Class A license. After training at a private school students have the freedom to work for any company of their choice. Training at these schools may be state regulated but that doesn’t mean it’s certified or accredited.

Community Colleges

There are some community colleges that offer CDL training as a full-time curriculum. Training at community colleges is typically less expensive than at private schools. Some community colleges offer flexible programs with night and weekend classes. While you aren’t guaranteed a job after graduating, schools typically bring in trucking recruiters and offer job placement assistance.

Company Sponsored CDL Training

If you can’t pay or get financing at a private trucking school or community college, company sponsored CDL training can be a great option. A company sponsors/pays for your training to get your CDL and guarantees you a job at the end of your training. In return, these programs require you to sign a contract requiring you to still with a particular company for one to two years after you complete your training.

Some sponsored programs require you to pay back your training expenses out of your paychecks. For the programs that are completely free of charge, you must fulfill your contract, or you will become responsible for paying back your training expenses.

Example of a job with company sponsored training.

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When it comes to choosing a school, the decision comes down to money and personal preference. If you have the money to pay for your training expenses a private school may be a good option. If you don’t have the funds, company sponsored programs can be a great option.

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