CDL School (Should I Bother?)

How's it going everyone, Considering getting my CDL soon

Little background about myself, I'm 26 and grewup in the Boston area. Still residing here, working Demo for the past 5 yrs.

Ive recently been looking into getting my cdl and getting out of hard labor. I love driving and have always thought about a career in trucking. Then comes my criminal past

I currently have 1 reckless driving from 3 yrs ago, and 4 separate charges from 1 yr ago which will all be dismissed this May. (Disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, 2 A&B on an officer). Bad traffic stop involving a bb gun(mistaken for an AR15) and 2 cops trying to wrestle me with no warning. I Won the case and they'll be dismissed in May. I'm on probation til May. I have a clean record other than the Reckless driving.

Should I bother dropping the money to get my CDL? Will the Reckless driving be a big hinderance? Are the dismissed charges going to ruin my chances of landing a job if I get my CDL ?

I appreciate any advice wholeheartedly . I love driving and would love to get into trucking. I pray these charges aren't going to be a roadblock to this but I understand if they are. Figured I'd get the lowdown before I start looking for schools .

Thank you in advance

If I were in your shoes I'd call some companies I am interested in and explain my circumstances and see if they would hire me or not.

There are many companies that will train and hire if you meet their requirements. Just go ahead and apply, then make a choice. Good luck!

I don't have the links handy, but in your case you absolutely do not want to spend your own money getting your CDL through a private school -- start applying to companies, and see what they say and whether they're willing to hire and train you.

Going through a private school to get your license in no way guarantees you will end up with a job on the other end. That reckless driving might be a trick one for them to work around, I honestly can't speak to the rest, but it may not look appealing to a prospective company.

Wait. If you won the case on the four charges, why are you on probation? Did your attorney make a deal?

My guess is that’s the deal breaker right there. No company will touch you until the probation is complete. Also, companies will go on a case by base basis. Assault and battery on a police officer is not a good reflection on yourself.

I would apply to

Apply For Paid CDL Training

And see what you get back

Do not spend money to get your cdl...it’s likely you are not eligible for hire to a lot of companies

Good luck

If I were in your shoes I'd call some companies I am interested in and explain my circumstances and see if they would hire me or not.

Holy COW, stranger~!!!!! ^^^^^^

I ALMOST put YOU on the M.I.A. list, hahahaha~!!

Hay, Don W. here's more for ya: (((READ THE 2nd link.. Brett's book!!!)))

• Truck Driver's Career Guide
• Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
• High Road CDL Training Program
• CDL Practice Tests

.... and I TOTALLY AGREE with JUICEBOX (dang dipper he is) and NAVYPOPPOP. . . don't EVEN mess with the WAIO stuff they may offer through DJFS .. . a CDL is worthless without a place to use it. You ALSO, Keith A. (good to see you around again, also!) >>>Agreed. Above are the links, haha!

Andrey, you tell'im ~! Western Express is in apps/ the list above; Dutch Maid here in Ohio isn't on the list 'yet' but you could apply directly. They are gracious as well; just not sure about location.

Wish you well, good sir.

Welcome to trucking, and TRUCKING TRUTH~!!!!

~ Anne ~