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looking to get my CDL and was checking out this school. Can any people give me any heads up on this school ? i live in michigan and would be going to the one in coldwater. the cost is over 4thousand dollars...that seem like the norm for the price ? class is 4 weeks (206hrs).....i dont mind paying $$$ for school as long as its a good one...they have job placement and recruiters that will be on sight. i sent my application to Roehl. im interested in flatbed work as i like to actually do physical work....and Roehl will repay my school cost.

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Is there a Community College near you that offers a truck driver course?
Yes, it'll take longer to get your CDL and the training (1 semester I think), but I feel that you'll learn more from a course like this instead of going to one of those 'CDL mills'. A CC will be MUCH cheaper too!

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I agree with Hoss, find a community college to attend school at. It will be cheaper and the training will probably be more in depth. I paid right around 400 dollars...that includes tuition, books, and licensing. You can probably get a tax credit and be reimbursed by whatever company picks you up...can't beat that.

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thanks gus...i was thinking that was alot of $$$$...Lansing has a community college...i will check it out......

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thanks again guys...saved me alot of $$$$ and stress...i just printed my admissions application form for Lansing Community College. And i also called them to send info about there CDL class ect.

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Ditto to what Hoss and bunker said.

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just a thought ....if people pay that much to learn how to drive maybe you guys should open up your own school...lol

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I got enough grey hair!

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Hey, dont count out Baker Collage in Owasso too. I heard good things about them. I'm just getting started too, but with a company sponsered. Good luck to ya.
Tom

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thanks Tom...best of luck 2 you.

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If you wanna pull a skateboard for Roehl, you won't have any problems getting hired on with them. They're always looking for flatbedders. I pull van for Roehl and am pretty happy with them, although the whole OTR thing just ain't my bag. Way too many freebies. But Roehl is a good company to start out with, I'll vouch for them. If you have any questions, shoot me an e-mail and I'll give you the low-down.
Why not go to Roehl's school up in Marshfield though? I went through it and found it to be a top notch program that's about half the price of what you're paying even with the room and board thrown in. When I went, there were 3 2000 Century-class freightliners, 5 students in the class, and three instructors. Lots and I mean LOTS of driving time. You get assigned keys to the trucks and are free to practice all you want in the evenings and on the weekends. You'll be a double-clutchin weasel in no time once they get through with you.