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Truck driving schools, are they worth the money?
Truck driving schools are flourishing. Demand for truck drivers has exploded since the early '90s. With the onset of new and ever more stringent federal regulations, truck driver training has become one the most popular trade/vocational programs available. And the costs can be high, as much as $10,000 for a commercial drivers license. Many workers loosing jobs in the manufacturing and textile industries are turning to trucking to match or exceed that lost income. Many of those workers receive federal educational grants due to downsized industries. However many must pay out of pocket for such training, and evaluating the worth of various schools can be overwhelming. Some of the largest trucking companies pay for training, but in return, the student must agree to an employment contract, sometimes as long as 18 months. If something were to go wrong, such as an accident or illness and the person could not fulfill that contract, they would become liable for the full cost of training. As with anything, you get what you pay for. Some schools will charge a couple thousand dollars and seem like a good deal, but looking deeper you see the training is a "crash course" lasting only a week to ten days. Giving little real knowledge and less value. Usually the state universities offer the most comprehensive programs and also federal financial aid. Never spend more than a few thousand dollars for these schools, unless it is an accredited college and since the training hours can be used toward a general college degree. Check into company sponsored training, don't sign too lengthy a contract- six months to a year is long enough. Don't forget to check the Better Business Bureau and do some online research. Best of luck in your career choice! About the Author... Eric Lorence was a "long haul" truck driver for twelve years before leaving the industry to start various internet businesses and engage in other pursuits. Visit his Home Page at ZENTRUCKING.COM Visit my Motivational and Marketing Blog at THOUGHTSEARCH.COM
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Contributor's Note
Ready to get OUT of the truck? Trucking life not at all what you expected or were promised? I left the trucking life and started a home internet business. Built it all from my laptop, and so can you! Check my blog at ZENTRUCKING.COM
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