class B cdl [ training ]

Bama1 · Apr 27, 2017

well, its one step forward two steps back. looking to get class B cdl training called a private school in my area all they offered was class A cdl at a cost of $6000 called a community college ( bevill state ) also only class A. but at my advanced age (56) the recruiter there says I probably qualified for a aarp scholarship a $3000 saving my only cost would be written /med/ road/ tests. and the courses is 4 to 6 weeks long. there got to be an easier way. I mean where do school bus drivers and all the straights you see around town get theirs. any advice and suggestions will be greatly appreciated !

Solar · Apr 28, 2017

I got my class B license through a Craigslist ad. A local driver charged me $450 to walk me through everything I needed to know to pass the inspection, put me through the driving drills, and literally took me through the route that I would be tested on. Then let me use the truck for the test.

That's where I would start, Craigslist.

xiggi · Apr 28, 2017

Got mine by studying the book and renting a truck at the test facility for 150 bucks.

TeamHutch · Apr 29, 2017

You can try looking into school bus driver trainer to get a class b. Maybe look for school bus driver jobs and ask if they offer training

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Ragman · Apr 29, 2017

TeamHutch said:
You can try looking into school bus driver trainer to get a class b. Maybe look for school bus driver jobs and ask if they offer training

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For the most part, school districts and private school bus companies self train, ie: they train their employees upon hire.

RoadTime · Apr 30, 2017

Ragman said:
For the most part, school districts and private school bus companies self train, ie: they train their employees upon hire.

Yup, back when I was doing some school bus driving that's how they did it.
FYI, being a sub sucks

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xiggi · Apr 30, 2017

Schools busses in general do not have air brakes, is that correct?

Ragman · Apr 30, 2017

xiggi said:
Schools busses in general do not have air brakes, is that correct?

Incorrect keno sabe.

RoadTime · Apr 30, 2017

xiggi said:
Schools busses in general do not have air brakes, is that correct?

It's split out there. Mine didn't have air brakes. Many places don't want to deal with the added endorsement, especially with high turn over, also gives drivers another out to leave and drive other things. Gotta keep people down

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