cdl training

Crazymays77 · January 12, 2009, 11:22:58 PM

anyone know a good place to go get some training for my cdl? I have some exp. with driving them but never on the road. I know i will pass the written test just really need some seat time.

BIG DOG · January 12, 2009, 11:57:40 PM

no but what type ya gettin

i got an cdl b with passenger and cycle

Crazymays77 · January 13, 2009, 01:13:55 AM

cdl a

TBigLug · January 13, 2009, 01:27:02 AM

I did mine at ABC Training & Testing in Jackson. Great people to work with. Scott Gamet and Joe Lenton are the teachers. Great couple of guys.

Crazymays77 · January 13, 2009, 02:18:26 AM

how much did it cost. I really dont have any money to pay for the class. I'm trying to find a place that will help pay for it or something like that.

TBigLug · January 13, 2009, 01:27:30 PM

They can find you financing or alot of people go through Michigan Works. If you get two or three pre-hire letters from trucking companies they'll pay for it for you. Mine was payed for through Worker's Comp. Cash wise I think it's about $3,500. Not sure but I think that's it.

Crazymays77 · January 13, 2009, 01:31:21 PM

ouch dont have that I will have to see what i can do. I know if i go t the sec of state and take the test I will pass. i just need some seat time so i can get use to the shifting. I messed with them at an old job but could never really shift the gears yard wasnt big enough. and the pre trip inspection i hear is a pain to pass they really watch you on that.

TBigLug · January 13, 2009, 01:32:03 PM

Teresa Gamet is the lady in the office who'll get you hooked up on the financing and can answer all of your questions about anything. Nice lady as well. If you do end up going down there tell them Big John says hey! I usually try and stop in and BS with them every once in a while.

Crazymays77 · January 13, 2009, 01:33:15 PM

cool i'll look them up. thanks

TBigLug · January 13, 2009, 01:34:04 PM

Anotherr option is to do a short (3 or 4 day) refresher course. It'd be alot cheaper and you would be 1 on 1 with an instructor. Maybe 1 day to learn the pre trip, 2 days for driving and you'd be outta there. They'd probably do that too.

Crazymays77 · January 13, 2009, 01:43:49 PM

i found the site and emailed them for some info and told them what i know.

Crazymays77 · January 13, 2009, 01:44:17 PM

well see what they have to say. thanks for the info.

Crazymays77 · January 13, 2009, 04:09:10 PM

Quote from: TBigLug on January 13, 2009, 01:32:03 PM
Teresa Gamet is the lady in the office who'll get you hooked up on the financing and can answer all of your questions about anything. Nice lady as well. If you do end up going down there tell them Big John says hey! I usually try and stop in and BS with them every once in a while.

She emailed me back with my options and she ask which program I'm interested in and what mich works office I would be dealing with. so well see what happens

TBigLug · January 13, 2009, 04:41:55 PM

I hope it all works out for you. Truckings hard though. Drive OTR for 2 years then look for something local. Right now no local places will touch you without two years in.