Making Up My Mind

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Nathan W.'s Comment
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I have an offer to go to mavericks cdl training and do a 16 month contract. Or I can go to csl school and then join tmc with no contract. I'm torn on which to do. Any ideals?

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Old School's Comment
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TMC has nothing invested in you. Plus how do you know they will hire you?

Maverick will have some "skin in the game." They are willing to pay the expenses for your training. Then they promise you a job upon completion. All they ask is for you stay with them for 16 months.

They are going to be paying you well during the contract. They are a well run operation. Your contract will end just about the time you are gaining some real confidence in your abilities as a flatbedder. You'll know at that point whether you want to stay or move on.

I'd go with the sure deal, and I'd be extra careful about not messing it up by making mistakes or damaging stuff.

BK's Comment
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TMC has nothing invested in you. Plus how do you know they will hire you?

Maverick will have some "skin in the game." They are willing to pay the expenses for your training. Then they promise you a job upon completion. All they ask is for you stay with them for 16 months.

They are going to be paying you well during the contract. They are a well run operation. Your contract will end just about the time you are gaining some real confidence in your abilities as a flatbedder. You'll know at that point whether you want to stay or move on.

I'd go with the sure deal, and I'd be extra careful about not messing it up by making mistakes or damaging stuff.

Ditto here. Both are good companies, but Maverick seems like the “no brainer” in your case. I drive by the Maverick headquarters on a regular basis. Nice training facility.

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