I got my CDL thru KLLM. 5 months into my year contract, they "sold my truck" without warning, and I was wait listed for a truck. Zero compensation. Zero projection on when another truck would be available, zero communication.
6 weeks later, I got another job. They called me that week and miraculously had a truck available.
They pay a decent cpm, but you sit a lot. I thought it was normal to wait a day or 2 in between loads, I was a rookie. My current employer keeps me moving.
I dont know if this is a tactic they use, as none of my classmates stayed on. They have emailed me demanding I pay them $7000 for the course, because I broke my contract.
I did not know 50% of what I feel I should've been taught. They really threw me out here without decent backing skills, very little mechanical skills, and I made it this far on a wing and a prayer.
Would I do it again? Yes. But buyer beware. Thats all I am saying.
Buddy of mine just got his CDL through a one week course...yes 4 business days of "training" and then the 5th day was taking his practical tests.
He passed as well as the one dude in the same trainer truck who didn't even have his permit Monday morning. Absolute shit hole of a school from everything he told me about how they train. Some of them couldn't shift to save their lives so instead of training them on how to shift the instructor just told them to stick with like 5th or 7th gear and try to time red lights to avoid stopping and starting.
I'd definitely recommend getting your permit first if at all possible. Also study your state's CDL manual. Don't expect a lot of grace for any difficulties grasping the material, so do anything you need to give yourself the best possible chance at success.
firstblush73@reddit
I got my CDL thru KLLM. 5 months into my year contract, they "sold my truck" without warning, and I was wait listed for a truck. Zero compensation. Zero projection on when another truck would be available, zero communication.
6 weeks later, I got another job. They called me that week and miraculously had a truck available.
They pay a decent cpm, but you sit a lot. I thought it was normal to wait a day or 2 in between loads, I was a rookie. My current employer keeps me moving.
I dont know if this is a tactic they use, as none of my classmates stayed on. They have emailed me demanding I pay them $7000 for the course, because I broke my contract.
I did not know 50% of what I feel I should've been taught. They really threw me out here without decent backing skills, very little mechanical skills, and I made it this far on a wing and a prayer.
Would I do it again? Yes. But buyer beware. Thats all I am saying.
MrRiski@reddit
Buddy of mine just got his CDL through a one week course...yes 4 business days of "training" and then the 5th day was taking his practical tests.
He passed as well as the one dude in the same trainer truck who didn't even have his permit Monday morning. Absolute shit hole of a school from everything he told me about how they train. Some of them couldn't shift to save their lives so instead of training them on how to shift the instructor just told them to stick with like 5th or 7th gear and try to time red lights to avoid stopping and starting.
fordry@reddit
Look into a local community college program as a first option. There are some around for getting a CDL. That will be the best generally.
Next would be an independent driving school. They usually have tuition assistance programs.
The last/worst option is company just because you get locked into them and if things go awry you're kinda locked to them.
FSheeps@reddit
That's pretty good! Beats what Swift does by far
xDoomKitty@reddit
If it's only 4k that seems like a steal these days.
Few_Interaction1327@reddit
I paid 4k at the school I just finished. Now trying to find a job.
homucifer666@reddit
Better than what Prime did for me. 😅
I'd definitely recommend getting your permit first if at all possible. Also study your state's CDL manual. Don't expect a lot of grace for any difficulties grasping the material, so do anything you need to give yourself the best possible chance at success.
xxxnastyshitz@reddit
I’ve wanted to sign up for this myself. It doesn’t seem horrible to me. But what do I know.