Prime NOOB

Discussion in 'Prime' started by MONT74, Nov 18, 2011.

  1. MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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    Hey Everyone, I just got my CDL this last week, and now im in the job hunting market. Ive been reading some of the forums here and see alot of good comments. I was on their webite and didnt really see the info i was looking for. So hopefully someone here can answer my questions.
    1. Where are the hiring areas?
    2. Having a CDL already(noob CDL), what can I expect for training time?
    3. Does Prime have anything in the Seattle area?
    Any other information would be much appreciated, I have several intents to hire already, but Im having an extremely hard time choosing. So many options for Trucking companies out there.
     
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  3. sazook

    sazook Road Train Member

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  4. DragonTamerBrat

    DragonTamerBrat Road Train Member

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    I'll answer what I can.

    1. No idea.
    2 Prime Career Path as a CDL holder, you go in for orientation, then get assigned a trainer, drive 40k miles (but this number may not be correct at the moment. I heard/read they were adjusting it upwards to 50k. Someone currently at SpringMo can probably get that information.) This can be done in about 6 to 8 weeks, depending on how many miles you and your trainer cover during that time. Based on 5k miles/week and no break downs, 8 weeks. During which you will be paid $500/wk for the first 4, then $600/wk for the remainder. This is because you already hold your CDL.
    3. Not sure on this one either. Also, if your trainer feels you need more time, you'll put in more miles.

    Your best bet is to call a recruiter.
     
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  5. MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks guys, I think im gonna fill out an app tonight and give a recruitor a call on Monday. IM also looking at Watkins Shepard and Gordon.
     
  6. jdsouza

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    Gordan does not hire new students out of Washington state
     
  7. MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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  8. MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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    but only from 2 schools, 1 is Biddex Trucking School outtah Mt. Vernon
     
  9. jdsouza

    jdsouza Heavy Load Member

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    ok I live in Port Orchard, Wa and I am going to CDC out of lakewood, Wa and Gordan said they dont hire in my area maybe I need to ask again
     
  10. MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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    yeah U should, my app has gone through recruitor already, and is in Management now, Problem is they dont have enuff trainers to train peops, so its looking like 4-6 weeks before anything will happen.
     
  11. GSWx

    GSWx <strong>Doc In The Box</strong>

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    I always loved the Port Orchard area. I lived in Bremerton for a year when I was in the Navy on a tin can. Some of the roughest water I've ever sailed thru was the Juan De Fuca Strait. I almost spilled my coffee.
     
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