Can someone give me specifics on how to become a truck driver?
Like someone else said, check to see if there are any community colleges in your area that offer commercial vehicle driving. A state-funded vo-tech or community college will have cheaper prices than a commercially operated school. $4000 is cheaper than some CDL training programs I’ve seen, but it’s by far the cheapest. Some vo-tech schools’ tuition is closer to $1500, but it all varies. You may want to check with the state to see if you might qualify for any sort of financial assistance. The school should also have information about various ways to fund your tuition. Some companies do offer “free” training but there is a catch. You must sign a contract with that company for a period of time (usually between 1-2 years)….and if you quit or get fired before your contract is up, you owe the company money. They can ruin your credit if you don’t pay. So use caution and read all the “fine print” if you go that route. Schneider, Swift and CR England are three companies I know of that will tr
