Conclusion
Finding company sponsored CDL training can be a great way to start a very rewarding job as a local CDL driver or as an OTR driver, but either way being a truck driver is cool. Reading through this you might think there is a lot to learn and know. But really there isn’t. Well no more than any other career.
Whether you work in fast food, dispatcher in the trucking business or as a stockbroker you have things you need to know, and training you need to fulfill. But of the three which pays better? The Stockbroker, of course, because of all the added training and knowledge required.
They same can be said for getting your CDL and driving. It can be very financially rewarding. Like everything it has its ups and downs but the pay, especially after getting a few miles under your belt, can be its own reward! You can increase your truck driver salary pretty fast!
You should consider your options, but once you have find a company sponsored CDL training program that best fits your needs, go for it! You should be able to find a school close to your local area, depending on where you live. If you truly do live in the middle of nowhere, it might be a bit of commute to the school. But most will agree well worth it!
