I was transferred to the active reserve for the next six years. I lived in Rockaway Beach, NY and I was assigned to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. When I reported to Fort Hamilton I explained that I lived in Rockaway and Fort Tilden in Rockaway was just minutes from my home. Could I be transferred there which would save a lot of driving time. Within a week I was assigned to an JD Truck Training Centre anti-aircraft battery at Tilden. I would be trained as a lineman stringing communication wire. I could hardly wait.
Private trucking schools will take their time and won't pressure you. Remember, they want you to enjoy your learning experience so you will recommend their school to others. Trucking companies are hit and miss... some of them may push you and pressure you to keep their agenda alive... it's YOUR privilege to be working there so you BETTER perform. Now not all of them will treat you this way. A lot it will depend on the individual instructors.
When the issue of money is resolved, it's time to decide if the desired school's location will be a good fit for your current situation (i.e. single or married with a family). Are you going to commute daily? If so, how far? Gas can get very costly! Or, are you going to move to attend your choice of Truck driving school? If so, where are you going to reside and at what cost? Some truck driving schools do offer dorms similar to a college campus; but it will obviously raise the cost of attending the institution.
Yes, the banks seem to always be touting the fact that they have money and want to fund small businesses. But besides taking collateral on your house, they will also want to collateralize your favorite dog and youngest child. Of course I'm joking - but have you tried to get traditional bank financing? Especially if you have not had a long time relationship with the bank?
The best way to learn the CDL requirements is training. There are many truck driving schools available not to mention there are trucking Truck driving school companies that have their own HR Truck Licence driving schools. Some trucking companies will pay you for your schooling if you agree to stay in with them for a period of time.
I've seen the mountains touch the sky, snow still there in June perhaps July, I've seen the green grass on the prairie and the blooming in the desert. My Dad never saw Montana as I drive through and take it for granted.
You may be witness to historical events and not even know it. Additionally, you will have some time to spare in the cities you go, so don't worry about learning only the docks, parking lots and warehouses. If you are a sociable person and you don't like routine, this job is made for you. You will never eat at the same hour. Sometimes you will not even get to sleep. But that shouldn't be a problem since you can taste new out-of-the-ordinary food every couple of days and sleep in the comfort of different hotels.