Made in America Chrome Stacks

Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Which CDL(a) Driving School - Southern Calif?

  1. #1

    Which CDL(a) Driving School - Southern Calif?

    Old fart (57) having a very hard time finding work to support my family. I enjoy driving a lot and am seriously considering Trucking as a career choice until I retire. The wife isn't crazy about the idea but she understands that I need to do what I have to in order to support the family & pay the bills. I live in the L.A. area of So Calif and would like to know which Driving Schools (both Company Sponsored & Private Schools) that are well run and respected out here and can provide job placement after the training ( if private ). I have read quite a few reports of scam schools out there and don't want to go just anywhere. That's where you guys/gals come in ... Been there done that !

    I also understand that the pay for the first 6 months is going to really suck - $300 to $450 week ? Incredibly low to start but is there light at the end of the tunnel ? I've read that if I choose a Company Sponsored school I will more than likely be OTR with a trainer for the first few weeks and OTR for 6 months with very little home time, is that reality ?

    Finally, is it a pipe-dream to think that as a 57 year old rookie I could perhaps hook up as a "Team Driver" with an O/O after being licensed to make a bit more money in that first year ? I think I would enjoy the job better with the right person (perhaps a bass/walleye fisherman), I know it's a crapshoot but I had to ask ! I look forward to your advice and recommendations .... Thanks in advance !
    Last edited by Admin; 08-31-2014 at 02:46 PM.

  2. #2
    Admin Admin's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Wilmington, NC; USA
    Posts
    114
    Blog Entries
    4
    Hi Jeraza. I changed your title a little for clarity and hopefully to attract someone who can give you some pointers. Hope it helps. Admin.
    RoadTrucker Inc
    Products for Trucking and Driving Comfort

Similar Threads

  1. Driving School is enough ?
    By ElizaShirley80 in forum Driving with Pride
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 03-30-2023, 02:09 PM
  2. Trying to find a school that will take someone with a felony
    By Stump in forum New Driver? Ask your Questions Here!
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-20-2015, 06:19 PM
  3. Anyone Drving thru So Calif - I'd love to show off
    By IWannaShowOff in forum The General Public Asks Truckers…
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 01-21-2014, 03:56 PM
  4. Im am currently in CDL school in West Michigan; My question is
    By Bryguy34 in forum New Driver? Ask your Questions Here!
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 09-21-2013, 12:32 AM
  5. Driving pay (starting and top out pay, & pay for non-driving work done)
    By chaos in forum Who are those GOOD and BAD Trucking Companies?
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 05-26-2013, 10:24 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

GPS: Truck Routes | Rand McNally | Garmin | Cobra