CDL Driving School - What Should I Expect? by Jason White

CDL Driving School - What Should I Expect? by Jason White


A short time spent training and I'm ready to hit the road, right? In short, Yes. However, you should know what to expect when choosing a CDL Driving School.

Most students will likely be brought into the schools by recruiters or ads that promise 'No Experience Necessary', 'Will Train' and maybe even how much they could expect to be earning. (By the way, expect a salary in the mid-30's starting out with much higher potential)! Aside from the quick road to success, what are you getting yourself into?

One way or another the training has to be paid for. Typically, a carrier will promise you a job in return for paying for your training. You'll only be able to work for this company for a while, and they will likely withdraw loan payments from your paycheck. This could be a quick way to get experience fast if you have no other financing available.

Another way you could finance the CDL driving school tuition is traditional financing. If you were to do it this way, then you probably would be in the same boat, paying back your loan in little amounts from each paycheck and not having to start payments until you are finished with school and on the road. The advantage to doing this is that you will not be bound to any one company. The schools have a long list of companies just waiting for grads--and guess what--most of those grads are already 'promised' away! You will have first pick!

For a little-known way to have your training paid for, check out your state's Workforce Center. If you lost your job through 'no fault of your own' you may qualify for the state to pay your CDL Driving School dues! This is something that you would not have to pay back!

Need to get ready for the exam? Check out CDL Practice Test

See you down the road!


About the Author
Jason is a technology enthusiast often found experimenting and working in other industries.