Roehl's GYCDL And 120,000 Miles Contract

I finally got a definite answer/explanation of Roehl's (Get Your CDL) GYCDL contract. If for ANY reason(s) you do not complete the GYCDL program and complete 120,000 miles you will be on the hook for $7000.00. WOW! Now I realize that training a driver isn't cheap, but 7000.00 may be more than I can chew. Local private schools are not that expensive! Roehl does pay you $500.00 a week during school, so IF you can save all of that, then it could be applied to tuition. Swift is $3900 +750 housing+ food/miscellaneous, so lets say $5000. Millis is $2350. Hmmmm....

Glenn, if you were to sign up for a private school but didn't finish the curriculum you would also be on the hook for the full tuition. There are private schools which are less expensive than this, but there are a few that are even more expensive.

I think I may have a solution to this problem though. Finish the program! Crazy idea, right?

The thing you'll want to understand is that these programs are trying to avoid those people who aren't serious about getting their trucking career underway. Trucking is one hell of a tough gig. It's a huge commitment. You can't imagine how many people show up to these programs and don't take it seriously. They put in little or no effort, they don't listen, they don't learn, and they completely underestimate trucking in every way.

Your eyes should get a little wider and you should reconsider your options when you realize you're going to be on the hook for that money if you don't stick with the program. That's what they want you to do. They want you to make sure that you're fully committed to making this happen before you sign up.

Glenn wrote:

Swift is $3900 +750 housing+ food/miscellaneous, so lets say $5000.

Do you plan on flunking out Glenn? Your numbers represent a situation of not graduating after 3.0 weeks of attendance. Is that a likely scenario? Unless you lied on your application, or caught drinking, NO, not likely, not for Swift.

If you somehow manage to make it through week one of Swift school, the success rate is much higher, above 50%. If you make it to week three, Swift's instructors will do everything in their collective power to help you succeed. To the extreme of extending into a fourth week at no additional charge if required. A private school will not work with you like that.

Please re-read your Swift tuition thread I just bumped.

Brett: Thanks for your reply. I am more concerned about the 120,000 miles than completing the CDL training program itself.

Glenn, if you were to sign up for a private school but didn't finish the curriculum you would also be on the hook for the full tuition. There are private schools which are less expensive than this, but there are a few that are even more expensive.

I think I may have a solution to this problem though. Finish the program! Crazy idea, right?

The thing you'll want to understand is that these programs are trying to avoid those people who aren't serious about getting their trucking career underway. Trucking is one hell of a tough gig. It's a huge commitment. You can't imagine how many people show up to these programs and don't take it seriously. They put in little or no effort, they don't listen, they don't learn, and they completely underestimate trucking in every way.

Your eyes should get a little wider and you should reconsider your options when you realize you're going to be on the hook for that money if you don't stick with the program. That's what they want you to do. They want you to make sure that you're fully committed to making this happen before you sign up.

G-Town: Thanks for your reply. No, I do not "plan" on flunking out, I certainly did not lie on my application and I do not drink, nor do drugs. The recruiter did not mention about a 4th week extension. I better contact him again.

Thanks again

Glenn wrote:

Swift is $3900 +750 housing+ food/miscellaneous, so lets say $5000.

Do you plan on flunking out Glenn? Your numbers represent a situation of not graduating after 3.0 weeks of attendance. Is that a likely scenario? Unless you lied on your application, or caught drinking, NO, not likely, not for Swift.

If you somehow manage to make it through week one of Swift school, the success rate is much higher, above 50%. If you make it to week three, Swift's instructors will do everything in their collective power to help you succeed. To the extreme of extending into a fourth week at no additional charge if required. A private school will not work with you like that.

Please re-read your Swift tuition thread I just bumped.

I am more concerned about the 120,000 miles than completing the CDL training program itself.

Why are you concerned about the 120,000 miles? You're concerned you won't want to complete that many or you're concerned you'll be fired before that?

Glenn...you missed the point. I never suggested you did any of those things, just that you seem to be hedging your bet at the risk of failure.

The recruiter will not confirm the fourth week..,it's a case by case basis decided at the Academy location.

Look, I know what I am talking about. You can either consider what I am saying or not. Up to you.

I am more concerned about the 120,000 miles than completing the CDL training program itself.

Why are you concerned about the 120,000 miles? You're concerned you won't want to complete that many or you're concerned you'll be fired before that?

Glenn are we missing something here? 120k miles is roughly a year, maybe 13 months.

What is your goal with all of this minutiae? You seem to be more focused on a what-if failure scenario than planning your success.

G-town, you may be right about the "what if failure scenario" thinking. I truly am not trying to be irritating, but going into something unknown can cause anxiety. I have been a nurse for 32+ years, so driving is a totally different path

I am more concerned about the 120,000 miles than completing the CDL training program itself.

Why are you concerned about the 120,000 miles? You're concerned you won't want to complete that many or you're concerned you'll be fired before that?

Glenn are we missing something here? 120k miles is roughly a year, maybe 13 months.

What is your goal with all of this minutiae? You seem to be more focused on a what-if failure scenario than planning your success.

Glenn...you are not alone in your concern. I entered OTR Trucking in my early 50s. So I get it.

It just seems to me you are gravitating to the negative, attempting to ensure a safety net. The absolute best way to doing that is focusing on your preparation to succeed.

There are no guarantees; but I promise if you apply yourself with 100% focus and effort you are highly likely to succeed.

And the 120k miles? Is no different than tge one year commitment required by all Paid CDL Training Programs

I know at some point you have seen the belie links. Redirect your focus on understanding the content and curriculum if the High Road instead of a micro examination of possible points of failure. You hold the key to your own success, an element that no school or extended training can replace.