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CDL Grants | Payments |Tuition Reimbursement
Transport Tech is committed to not only assisting you in locating the right truck driving job, but also to assisting you in determining the best method of funding your CDL training. In the spirit of American perseverance, we believe that "if there's a will, there's a way".
There are a number of different ways to pay for your CDL Training. There are a number of different CDL Grants as well as financing options to help you get your new career started. The trucking companies we've worked with for the past 15 years share our views on this as well, and many of them offer tuition reimbursement.
You might be asking what the difference is between "tuition reimbursement" and "paid CDL training".
"Paid CDL Training" is when a company pays your tuition in part or in full.
Please keep in mind that there is no such thing as FREE CDL Training. Trucks, Fuel, Trainers, etc. all cost money, therefore the training you receive will come with a price tag. If a trucking company is paying for your CDL Training, you will be required to sign an employment contract for at least 1-2 years depending on the company. If you do not adhere to the terms of the contract or if you quit or are discharged before the contract is scheduled to end, expect a bill in the mail for the remaining balance that you owe to that company for the CDL Training that they provided to you."Tuition Reimbursement" is when you and a company each commit to working with each other, and in turn, that company pays you directly on a monthly basis until your tuition as been reimbursed in part or in full, as long as you continue to work for that company.
Basically, the moral of the Tuition Reimbursement story is that one of the trucking companies that we help you get a job with will pay you back for as long as you work at their company because they appreciate your initiative in furthering your education by obtaining your CDL. You are not under any type of contract with that trucking company. You can work for that company as long as you wish and you are not subject to any length of time that you are required to work for them. Their Tuition Reimbursement Program is simply set up to pay back your tuition commitments.If tuition reimbursement is not for you, we of course take cash, check and credit cards. Moreover, we also offer outside and in-house financing. Since financing anything is always more expensive, we recommend tuition reimbursement or a CDL grant as your first choices. Many forms of state and government funded grants are available, and the most common ones are listed below.
Since each form of funding has its own requirements, we recommend that you pre-apply with us, or call us, so that we determine the grant that most closely matches your present circumstance.
- WIA
- TAA
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- GI Bill
- PA Careerlink
- One Stop
WIA - Transport Tech is WIA approved in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Workforce Investment Act helps those who are economically disadvantaged or those who are dislocated workers. Call us at 1-800-TRUCKING, and we will help you determine if you may qualify for Workforce Investment Act Funding as well as help you every step of the way through the process.
A. Adult Program - The WIA Adult Program is geared toward the unemployed, the under-employed, or the unskilled worker. You will be referred by Transport Tech to speak with a caseworker who will make the final determination if you qualify for this program.
B. Dislocated Worker - The WIA Dislocated Worker program is if primarily for those who have been laid off, and have no exact date for a call back. You will be referred by Transport Tech to speak with a caseworker who will make the final determination if you qualify for this program.
TAA - Trade Adjustment Act - The Trade Adjustment Act is similar to the WIA Dislocated Worker program, except that the TAA is a federal program. One often qualifies for this program if they lost their job because their previous company moved out of the United States. Your previous employer would have an approved Trade Petition and in some cases you would have received a letter of notification of your eligibility for the TAA Program. If you are currently laid off and have not received any notification of TAA eligibility, your employer may still have not received an approved trade petition. Someone in their human resource department will most likely know the status of their Trade Petition or you could check with your local CareerLink or One Stop office for verification.
Vocational Rehabilitation- The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) in Pennsylvania, and the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation in Ohio offer funding for training if you have a physical, mental, or emotional disability that hinders you in your current job, or hinders you from finding gainful employment. If you have had an accident at any previous employer, and the accident has caused a hindrance in your ability to find a job, you may qualify for this funding.
GI Bill - Transport Tech is approved for CDL training for those who qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill.
PA Careerlink - Transport Tech works closely with the unemployment office in Pennsylvania, and funding is often available for those who need additional training to find a job.
Ohio One-Stop - You may qualify for funding from the One-Stop if you are a resident of Trumbull, Mahoning, or Columbania Counties. One Stop is available to all job seekers who are looking for a job in a specific field, need assistance with their job search, & who may have been laid off and are in need of additional training to acquire the skills necessary to obtain employment. The qualifications are broad, so please contact us today to see if you qualify.
Additional Fees
In addition to tuition, there are a few other fees required by the state, and a few optional fees for endorsements:
Motor Vehicle Report & National Criminal History Search: $100
Drug Screen & Physical: $100
Endorsements:
Hazmat: $60 Application for Security Threat Assesment
Doubles / Triples: $5
Tanker: $5
When upgrading from a non-commercial to a commercial license, the state fees are prorated in $10 increments, depending on how much time is left before the non-commerical driver's license expires. After passing your knowledge and skills tests, you will be issued a camera card that you take to any PennDOT Photo License Center. You will have your picture taken there, and will be issued your CDL after paying all of the appropriate fees.
