In my search for CDL training I came across a couple community colleges in nebraska that have interesting programs. Southeast and Metro Community Colleges have about the same programs, but the cost/quality makes the course almost too good to be true. However, after speaking with some people there, I still have a good feeling about it; I'd just like to hear from people who have experience/knowledge with the programs. The basic course costs about $1,000 for 10 weeks; the first part of training has 115 classroom hours, 108 lab hours, 20 backing hours and 34 hours driving experience (277 total) before license testing-then an internship of 200+ hours driving with a trainer.
I certainly plan to contact them again to ask many questions, but if those hours are correct, I can't help but believe the course would be beneficial to everyone-that is quite a good cost/quality ratio. Excellent price with lots of driving time with the "down" side being the 200 hour internship that would delay starting with a company and making money. I'll gladly take a 3 week unpaid delay over signing on for a year with whatever company or paying 4-5 times as much for a 160 hour course.
If anyone has any experience or input, please let me know. Thank you.
