Free Truck Driving Schools and CDL Training
Updated 12/12/2008
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There are a number of trucking companies across the nation that offer CDL training through their very own truck driving training schools. But every one of them is somewhat different in their structure. Could you say that these are
free truck driving schools? I'd have to say not exactly. I'd rather use the phrase "no money up-front" truck driving schools. There are agreements you will sign with these companies to work for them for a certain amount of time after getting your
truck driver training. That is how these companies recoup the time and money they invest in training you - which in my opinion is a very fair deal for both sides.
Generally speaking, if you decide to quit working for the company before your obligation is complete, you will owe the company a prorated amount of money for the schooling.
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not being paid a dime by any of these companies. We are presenting this information for free to our site visitors to help them learn more about the industry and their options for obtaining their CDL training. This information was obtained directly from the companies themselves.
Swift Transportation is one of North America's largest trucking companies. They offer truck driver training with very little money up front and in only 21 days you will have your CDL. A Few highlights directly from their website:
- They have 32 terminals in 27 states
- Swift generates over $2.5 billion in revenue and operates over 16,000 trucks
- Direct quote: "Swift is unquestionably the largest truckload motor carrier in the world."
- Have won many "Carrier of the Year" awards from such companies as:
- Wal-Mart
- Quaker Oats
- Ryder Logistics
- FedEx
- Target
- Dollar Tree
- Lowe's
- Rite Aid
C. R. England is the nation's largest refrigerated trucking company with a
long history. They have four trucking schools across the US and offer 3 weeks from the time you begin until you'll have your CDL. Here's a few highlights from their website:
- Founded in 1920.
- Family owned and operated for four generations.
- Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.
- Service provided throughout North America.
- Over 3,500 late model Freightliner, International, Volvo and Peterbilt tractors, and 5,600 Utility and Great Dane trailers in service.
- Four driver schools located nationwide.
- More than 4,600 drivers and independent-contractors.
- Over 1,000 non-driver support staff.
- Over $750 million in revenues in 2007.
Schneider National is North America's largest private truckload carrier and operates throughout the US and Canada. Here's a few highlights from their website:
- Founded in 1935.
- Operates 14,000 tractors, 40,000 trailers, and has partnerships with over 6,000 carriers
- Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.
- Service provided throughout North America.
- Drives more than five million loaded miles per day
- Utilized by two-thirds of the Fortune 500 companies
- Operates out of 36 locations in North America
- Gained ISO 9002 certification on July 20, 1998
- Operations include:
- Van/truckload
- Dedicated
- Expedited
- Bulk
- Western Regional
- Intermodal
- Transportation Management
- Freight Brokerage
- Air/ocean Freight Forwarding
- ...and many more....
- Winner of dozens of awards throughout the industry
Driver Solutions is a recruiting company that matches drivers with an entry-level truck driving job working for a trucking company that will cover the upfront tuition costs of truck driver training. Here are a few highlights from their website :
- Through the Driver Solutions Network, you can get your truck driver training by attending a company-paid CDL training program and when you graduate with a CDL, you'll go to work for the trucking company that paid for your training
- Driver Solutions has helped over 20,000 new drivers get into the trucking industry
- You will not have to worry about completing student loan applications, finding a co-signer, or paying a large tuition down payment
- There is no credit check, no down payments, and no co-signer loans
- The Hiring zone is throughout most of the Eastern United States as seen on their hiring zone map
- There is no fee or obligation to submit the online application
Stevens Driving Academy of Texas has been preparing men and women for life-long careers in trucking since 1992 in locations across the nation. They are fully accredited and licensed by the State of Texas. Here are a few highlights from their website:
- We train you to the high standards at Stevens Transport
- We use the most up-to-date audio-visual training methods.
- You train on top-notch factory-built training vehicles - not old, converted trucks.
- Get the benefit of training on the exact same equipment you'll be driving when you hit the road.
- Stevens will finance the cost of your training. All you have to do is remain employable and stay on the road as a Stevens driver for one full year.
- There are no credit checks, no down payments, no financial requirements.
- Very little out of pocket expenses. Housing is available to out of town students. We'll finance the total cost of the hotel lodging, plus meal assistance is available.
- Stevens has won a long list of awards that is quite impressive.
Central Refrigerated is one of the largest temperature controlled truckload carriers in the nation. Here are some highlights from their website:
- Central Refrigerated was formed in 2002 as a subsidiary of Central Freight Lines
- In April 2002, Central Refrigerated acquired the operations and assets of Dick Simon Trucking
- On December 31, 2002 Central Refrigerated Service, Inc. began operating independently of Central Freight
- Ninety-five percent of their loads are food products
- Headquartered in a 55 acre, seven building state-of-the-art facility in Salt Lake City, Utah
- They currently have nearly 1,400 tractors and 1,950 trailers
- There are no credit checks, no down payments, no financial requirements to attend their driving academy
- 180 million total company miles driven per year with an average length of haul of 1,100 miles
Prime is one of North America's most successful refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker carriers. Here are some highlights from their website:
- Robert E. Low started Prime in Urbana, Missouri in 1970 with one dump truck
- They have refrigerated, flatbed, and dry van divisions with regional or OTR options for most
- 40,000-square foot "Millennium" complex. The Complex includes a fitness center, convenience store, gift shop, movie theater, child care center, styling salon, and an expanded cafeteria
- There is no cost for the training if you stay for a full year
- Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri
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