[mypenplease]

im 44 and doing ok in life, but would like todo a little better (get some good health benefits and retire with something in life) and really considering doing some truck driving.

my next question is should I goto one of these company sponsored schools, like Swift... or Pay?? I really don't have all the money to put up for a school or have very little chance in financing, I could come up with 1000-2000 with little problem, but not 3000+

Thanks for any feedback

[repete]

Any company that 'pays' for your schooling will be paid back a couple times over by YOU. If there's anyway possible pay your own way even if you have to beg a family member for the money. Many companies offer a tuition reimbursement plan that will help pay that back.
If you do sign up for company training be prepared to work at a lower than normal pay rate for a year or more and your locked into that contract! If you leave for ANY reason they expect immediate payment.
Do a little research on here about CR England's school and read about some of the students, you can thank me later

[belpre122]

You're on the fence.

Don't do it!!!

Investing in a career at coolie carrier trucking is a crap shoot. At best.

Settle down and enjoy the lifestyle you have.

Coolie carrier OTR driving is far, far, far from the life solution that you are looking for.

[Seadragon]

Which state do you live in? Some tanker companies will reimburse the tuition to you. Not difficult to make $65K in tankers for a new cdl grad.
Couple of union companies that hire new cdl grads are Nick Strimbu Inc. and PI&I Motor Express. Healthcare benefits for driver and family are cheap.

[LOONER-1]

In ONE WORD: NO!!

[GMAN]

Check around to see if there is a local community college or state vocational school. Tuition should much less expensive than private schools. A carrier sponsored training program is another way to get your training. But, they usually required you to commit to at least 1 year to work for them.

[Jeffries]

Investing either your time (to attend a paid CDL training school/job) or your money (to attend a private trucking school) is certainly tellsubway worth your investment. Attending a well chosen truck driving school, can pay off many times over.

[danillejones]

I don't think it's ever too late to become a driver unless you're in your 70s. If you like it, do it. It's also an opportunity to see the world and visit many countries. I choose ideas for my trips by reading a blog about the world at https://samplius.com/free-essay-examples/world/. I like the fact that you can find many examples of good places. In the same way, you can also work and enjoy the beauty of the world.