What is the real cost?
The real cost varies with two things; your personal situation and the school you choose to attend. If you have either the finances to pay for the school yourself or if you have other support means, such as the GI Bill, you simply apply and go to school.
However, you still have to cover lodging, meals, and related living expenses while attending the program. So the real cost can be as low as $5000.00 to over $15,000 or more.
Fortunately there are other options available and that is the great thing about the trucking industry. Rarely do other companies and industries provide training anymore. But that is not true in the trucking world; many of the companies seeking drivers will do just that. They either offer reimbursement for successfully completing the course, and they pay for the program, but deduct the cost out of your salary once you successfully pass everything. Some of the larger companies will pay for it without charging you.
Typically all three options come with two things, a guaranteed job and a contractual commitment, obligating you to work for them. Commonly the average contract is twelve to twenty-four months, depending on the company.
Source: www.rjshvacblog.com
