I have talked to and visited several CDL Schools. One school tells me I don't need the classroom Instruction, just go get my permit and they will teach me to drive. Another school says yes do the classroom and driving instruction. One of the schools charge you for the gas they used to teach you. So now I am on information overload. How do I know which school to go to and what they should be teaching me?

I also have heard not to go with OTR from one school and then another school says you will never get a job driving regional or local until you have done at least 3-6 months OTR.

Any advice would be appreciated.