need help finding a paid CDL training course
 

Im really interested in starting a career as a truck driver and have done some pre studying to get a cdl. However, Ive applied at several places that train to hire and i keep getting shot down. I have a felony for possession of controlled substance that got dismissed in 2015 before going to trial. .. got two misdemeanor possession of marijuana charges from 2010 and 2013.. two minor fender benders in the past 5 years too (fail to control speed). Also, my license was suspended earlier this year for no insurance surcharge.. Then of course regular ticketes for expired registration and that stuff.. no DUIs/DWIs, speeding or other moving violations..

most places will overlook the felony since i got dismissal papers, but then they say that the misdemeanor needs to be 5 years old. A couple places seemed to overlook both, but then said since my license hasnt been valid for more than a year that i dont qualify. If they dont get me on this, they get me on that. Im not a felon and i have no major accidents. My license was only suspended cause i was broke and couldnt afford insurance. Got an email saying a report from consumer reporting agencies affected their decision on hiring me at one job. Im looking for a company that will give me a chance. Im tired of working restaurants. I wanna get a career in truck driving and ill do whatever it takes. Im in Texas, but im willing to travel to a neighboring state if i have to. Does anyone know a company that would train and hire me?

Sorry to say it but the only way you're going to get a cdl is to pay for the school yourself and then you're going to be $4-5000 in debt and still won't get a driving job. If by chance you do find a company that will pay for your cdl make sure they will hire you after graduation and make sure it's in writing! It wouldn't be the first time a company trained an unqualified student and then didn't hire them for some reason and then bill them for all the 'valuable training"!
Best thing you can do is wait, wait and keep your nose clean. in a few years try again.

How long do companies generally look back at your history? Thought i heard CR England needs 4 for misdemeanors. Also do they all do credit reports?

CRE comes across as a bottom feeding predatory company that trains people they know they will not hire and then bills them for the training that can't be used.
I'm not sure how far back company's go back, some it's a set # of years others will not ever hire DUI's or others.

Im thinking about getting my permit and learning from my uncle whose a owner operator, at least in the meantime. Ill just do the best i can and hope to be eligible soon. Its just crazy how i have a really short criminal record, and no real moving violations, yet im treated like a multpi time felon. Im gonna keep trying thou. Im just gonna try to improve credit and not get anymore tickets. Im hoping in a year or two, the misdemeanor will be pushed far back enough for companies to overlook

Just so you know, many companies will not accept a newer cdl holder that hasn't gone through a driving school. Some will but will require you to go thru a couple weeks of OJT and almost all want you to have recent experience.
Before you go thru the headaches and hassles of permits and license look/call around and see what different companies want.

Yes i know. Ive talked to at least 10 companies. I think ill be eligible in a year, two years tops. Just gotta stay out of trouble and work on my credit. For now, ill kill the time with something else. A permit is only 11$, so hey why not. Think i got a good idea on what i need to work on. Ill be working towards it

Any of the major carriers that offer "paid training" are not going to take a look at you. Just too much there. Dismissed felony drug charge, marijuana charges, uninsured motorist violation. Hate to burst your bubble. The days of the "outlaw" trucker are long gone. The insurance companies, rather than the carriers dictate if you will drive. You will not. Sorry. Put your energy to another positive place and pursue. Glad to hear you are getting your life together.

Back in the day, if you got into trouble, often the judge would give the option of either the Army or jail. If times went south, many sought out truck driving as a last resort. As a vet, I can tell you that the Army route is out for sure. As a driver, I submit to you that those days are quickly coming to an end also.

I must ask you?

Why would I trust you with my $300,000 worth of equipment with a $1,000,000 load of HDTVs?

Just giving you THEIR point of view. Plenty of folks applying to be a professional driver these days without the issues........................

I ended up applying for financial aid through the lone star college system. IDK why i didnt think of it before. Stevens transport and im sure other companies train through them. They aid pays 75% of the tuition. Not sure how thats affected by GPA and regular classes, but if i can get aid for it, why not?

As something other than a driver? You will not find a carrier that will hire you that is worth working for.

You're going to end up owing the remaining 25% and you will not get a job driving. You might get a job loading trucks or washing them but not driving. By the time a trucking company and its insurance carrier will consider you your CDL will be "old" and then they won't want you because you have no experience. just trying to warn you, if you don't believe me (or the others) do some research on this forum.

Just add it up to collections!

GPA? You wouldn't know what GPA meant if it snuck up and bit you on the ass!!!

GPA is grade point average and the CDL school is a non credit course. They have job placement and i go in tomorrow for orientation and to find out more info.

Hi- I can help you get your CDL. First you need a permit. We can help students, recent grads, XP drivers find a job. Check out my website CDL Recruiters Inc - Home Page and apply today!!!

CDLINC.........your integrity. (i use that loosely) is compromised even further. This is not a 'recruiting' thread and you are not, and will never be invited. Plenty of you hacks out there. This is an 'old school' board that attempts to help prospective drivers. Not take their money.

Now **** off!!!

Jootgatter!

You seem to be missing everyone's point. Or, you're ignoring them.

No offense to you, but let me be clear.

You have more than two items on your record that will prohibit a carrier from hiring you, drug charges & a recent license suspension.

YOU WILL NOT FIND A JOB DRIVING BIG TRUCKS!

You may find one in a few years, but not any time soon.

Also, you may qualify for financial aid but the people that grant that don't check to see if you're hirable with the trucking companies.

Come up with a new plan because driving trucks won't become a reality for you any time soon.

Google : WIOA Program Texas
This program pays for cdl school, free to you.
TransAm and Carolina Cargo will probably hire you after graduation.

I know thuis thread is a few months old, but for anyone reading this who is also looking for paid cdl training programs there's a really good article that goes in-depth about 21 different company paid cdl training programs.

Yeah, once again.