Factors such as? – You probably wonder… Well you still have cost.
Yes they might offer paid CDL training, the testing, and the actual license (all of which can add up and get expensive), but you must cover your travel, lodging, food, and related cost.
By joining an organization that offers company sponsored CDL training, they will train and provide you the knowledge to become a professional driver. There is more to this than just driving the truck. There are all the federal state and local regulations to learn as well.
But don’t worry; they will assist you with all the necessary skills to aid in your preparation for taking the CDL exam. After you graduate from their driving school and have the CDL the sponsoring company makes an offer to join their team.
There are lots of free truck driving schools. In one of my previous articles I have mentioned the 10 best free truck driving schools.
Now there are different ways the driving schools will pay for the training.
- Paid 100% by the company, (usually involves a 12-24 month commitment).
- Reimbursement after completion of the school (usually a contractual commitment).
- Payroll deductions, monthly tuition cost taken directly from your salary.
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Different companies have different needs. Some have contract drivers and some have actual employees. There are those who do both. Also the freight they handle varies.
