If your dream career has nothing to do with being a professional truck driver, why would you even consider it? Here's why: it will pay for the schooling of your "dream" career. 'You are telling me that I should go to CDL training school, just to put myself through another school?' Yeah. Allow us to explain...
The average job for a typical college student pays about 8 bucks an hour, without benefits. Even at full time, that's barely enough to cover rent and food, much less books and tuition. Truck driving, however, has an average starting pay of about $17/hour, plus benefits if you're working full time.
How can I take classes if I'm on the road?
If it wasn't for the wide array of options with online schooling, it wouldn't even be possible to be a truck driver AND a student. These days, anything is possible. Also, with free WiFi being almost everywhere, you can work on assignments from practically anywhere. On the road, you'll encounter truck stops that are as well-equipped as some college campus social halls: TV rooms, lounge areas, and even game rooms (plus private showers and other essentials).
We also believe that many people will find that studying while they're on the road is actually easier than if they were on a regular college campus. There are fewer distractions when you're alone on the road, which helps you to better zero in on your goals and stay focused.
For the more sociable types, this means that you can get your studying in during your runs, and then totally focus on your social life when you take breaks back home. And those driven individuals, who know exactly what they want out of life, will flourish during their alone time, and find that they're more productive than ever.
Did someone say free rent?
If you work full-time, you will be on the road more often than you're home. When you do have time off, crashing with a friend or family member will probably be your best option. Living out of a truck is actually pretty comfortable if you're prepared, especially when compared with dorm rooms that must be shared with at least one other person.
But what about when I get into my upper division or graduate studies?
We understand that when you reach a certain level in school, you usually need to be in a classroom. While there are graduate study programs that will allow you to work solely online and continue to be an OTR or dedicated route driver, you'll find that by the time you hit upper level courses, you'll also have more driving time under your belt - which means more local opportunities will open up.
Why would I go to school to get a job, just so I can pay to go to another school?
Even if you end up having to pay totally out of pocket to attend SWTDT, you'll find that the schooling will have paid for itself after your first full month on the road. Additionally, it typically only takes that month of training before you find a guaranteed job in the trucking industry (a shortage of drivers means you'll be employed practically the moment you leave our campus!). The time and cost investment give you a far greater return than if you just went out and took some minimum-wage job. This means that you'll pay off your college debt sooner, once you've snagged your "dream" job.
Or, you may find that you love trucking so much that you won't even bother with that other thing you thought was your dream.
The possibilities are endless! Give us a call today at one of our three campus locations... See you on Monday!
How can I take classes if I'm on the road?
If it wasn't for the wide array of options with online schooling, it wouldn't even be possible to be a truck driver AND a student. These days, anything is possible. Also, with free WiFi being almost everywhere, you can work on assignments from practically anywhere. On the road, you'll encounter truck stops that are as well-equipped as some college campus social halls: TV rooms, lounge areas, and even game rooms (plus private showers and other essentials).
We also believe that many people will find that studying while they're on the road is actually easier than if they were on a regular college campus. There are fewer distractions when you're alone on the road, which helps you to better zero in on your goals and stay focused.
For the more sociable types, this means that you can get your studying in during your runs, and then totally focus on your social life when you take breaks back home. And those driven individuals, who know exactly what they want out of life, will flourish during their alone time, and find that they're more productive than ever.
Did someone say free rent?
If you work full-time, you will be on the road more often than you're home. When you do have time off, crashing with a friend or family member will probably be your best option. Living out of a truck is actually pretty comfortable if you're prepared, especially when compared with dorm rooms that must be shared with at least one other person.
But what about when I get into my upper division or graduate studies?
We understand that when you reach a certain level in school, you usually need to be in a classroom. While there are graduate study programs that will allow you to work solely online and continue to be an OTR or dedicated route driver, you'll find that by the time you hit upper level courses, you'll also have more driving time under your belt - which means more local opportunities will open up.
Why would I go to school to get a job, just so I can pay to go to another school?
Even if you end up having to pay totally out of pocket to attend SWTDT, you'll find that the schooling will have paid for itself after your first full month on the road. Additionally, it typically only takes that month of training before you find a guaranteed job in the trucking industry (a shortage of drivers means you'll be employed practically the moment you leave our campus!). The time and cost investment give you a far greater return than if you just went out and took some minimum-wage job. This means that you'll pay off your college debt sooner, once you've snagged your "dream" job.
Or, you may find that you love trucking so much that you won't even bother with that other thing you thought was your dream.
The possibilities are endless! Give us a call today at one of our three campus locations... See you on Monday!
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