Paid CDL Training is also known as company-sponsored training. This is when a company pays the upfront cost of your training. Normally companies will cover both your transportation to the training facility and hotel accommodations while in training. In some cases there are companies who pay for the cost of meals and even loan you money to pay your bills while you are taking their course. 

In return for the paid training the company sponsoring you will require you to drive for them for an agreed upon period of time, or until your tuition is paid off. Not every paid Cdl Training is identical, so it is important to do extensive research.

Private

Private CDL trainings are with independently owned truck driving schools. Typically there is a requirement to pay tuition upfront. This structure is ideal for those with families who wish to be closer, as they will commute back and forth. Being that this more of a risk than company-sponsored training prospective students will want to get as many pre-hire letters as possible and insure that the companies they’re interested in hire from the chosen institution.

Tip: If choosing either option you are looking at “paying back” or paying upfront $4,000 to $10,000. We suggest you go with the best value, not just the lowest price.

Duration

The factors in regards of time you’ll have to dedicate to your CDL isn’t a matter of paid versus private. The duration is contingent on your choice in license class, desired endorsements, whether you’re a full-time or part-time student, and class and driving hours. 

The requirements for each state is also different, so without knowledge of some pretty important factors, we’ll take the word of most CDL instructors who say anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks.

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