Just Got Fired!!!

Hello everyone!! I have been a long time lurker here, but never posted. I was just fired from my job today. I knew this was not the job for me ( installing fire alarms in Texas). This may be the gentel push, I need to jump.

I have been doing lots research into getting my CDL. I am a Navy Veteran, so I do have my GI bill untouched. I have been on the phone with KLLM that pays for schooling. When I talked to the recuiter, she didn't quite know about the appenticeship program. So far, from my research this is my front runner. I am also considering Prime. Inc.

So my question, is there anyone out there that has used there GI bill with any other schools out there, and how that whole process works. And all this needs to be done pretty quickly because I have no job at this writting. That is scary this time of year. Any help that is provided and or advice is most welcome!!!

Thanks..

Thank you for your service.

Swift offers full free tuition for vets. I don't think they touch your gi bill either. I might be wrong, but it was briefly mentioned to me when I was asked if I served.

Marc, ∆_Danielsahn_∆ describes what I did. Took the Swift Veteran option. No money out of my pocket (or paycheck) except for the actual license fees and my living expenses.

Many companies will foot your tuition either with their own Company-Sponsored Training Program or a "hiring bonus". (Note: you'll still be on the hook for a year with the company anyway.)

You might consider a double-dip plan, use the GI Bill to pay for school, then get a hiring bonus on top of that. I have no idea if this would work.

CFI will train you at no cost to you. You will need your permit and DOT med card prior to being accepted into their training. They will reimburse you the cost of those. Hope that helps.

Thanks guys for the information... After a little digging I came up with a privious post about this. There is a post that has a list of company that qualify for the Military appernticeship program. I have already contacted one company, and have spoke to a recruiter, and dropped an online app. Everything seems to be in order so anymore help, or if someone has an updated list please add it. It would be of help to somebody else, or me if this company doesn't work out for me...

Thanks..

Did you find this page? Military Veterans Into Trucking - The Complete Guide

You might consider a double-dip plan, use the GI Bill to pay for school, then get a hiring bonus on top of that. I have no idea if this would work.

It does work. I went to private school and used my G I Bill. School completely paid for plus I got paid my housing allowance and book stipend. Wolding pays tuition reimbursement. I am getting paid back what Uncle Sam spent on my education. Plus I used a year of my G I Bill to do the apprenticeship program. TBH an apprenticeship program is not too bad of a deal, but quickly becomes a waste for anything longer than a year.

I just recently used my gi bill for a private school and I can only speak on my experience. GI bill covered the entire cost of the school, paid me a book stipend of 1k, and if I weren't still active duty I would have also received BAH. I didn't need anything, just set it up with the school when I enrolled. Hopefully this is helpful to you and goodluck.

You mentioned Prime. Our program is free unless you quit before a full year of employment. they give you a bus ticket and advance you food money.

awesome company.