gaseousclay
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Hi guys. I've been thinking about this and my apologies if the answer is obvious, but I'm genuinely curious about the cdl process and which is the better option. My question, is trucking school vs on the job training essentially the same since they both provide training? I know a lot of trucking companies out there will provide training towards a cdl as long as you have a permit at the time of hire, but usually that training comes with a caveat that you work for said company for a certain period of time, at least this is my understanding. A trucking school, however, will provide training so that you can get your cdl, in which case you wouldn't be contractually bound to work for a specific company. But the trucking company will set you back a few thousand or more. I honestly don't know what the pros and cons are to each and it's probably down to personal preference. I certainly don't have that kinda money laying around to pay for trucking school, so on the job training has become my only option for the time being.
Either way, i'm guessing both options provide a road test in addition to a written/computerized exam. What else can I expect?
Either way, i'm guessing both options provide a road test in addition to a written/computerized exam. What else can I expect?