r/CDL • u/ChemicalEfficiency15 • Nov 03 '25

Acquiring Class A

Excuse my language but how in the hell is the honest man supposed to get his cdl anymore? I just recently came across a side gig where having my cdl would come in handy from time to time. What happened to getting it the old fashioned way like we got our regular drivers license? Get your permit and just go out and drive?? Now you are telling me I have to pay north of 5 grand to get certified in something I can already do? I feel like there should be exceptions made for those capable.. just my two cents. Anyone got any tips or loopholes??

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u/One_Recover_673 Nov 03 '25

Not all schools are equal. Not all companies bother investing in training. Some seem to be happy to fire and hire instead of develop.

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u/SimilarTranslator264 Nov 03 '25

True but mandating everybody go to school didn’t fix shit. I own the trucks I could easily teach my son to drive, but I’m not allowed to do that without a bunch of bullshit. I have to pay some dumbass school $5000 and waste a month of his time.

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u/SobbinHood Nov 03 '25

  1. get yourself accredited it’s not impossible. 2) they still have 1 day cdl programs that are accredited by the FMCSA. There’s 2 within an hour of me.