question on classroom training

Discussion in 'Prime' started by CYCO, Aug 18, 2014.

  1. CYCO

    CYCO Bobtail Member

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    Hey fellas.
    I am considering Prime, and have read thru a bunch of this forum.
    My question is, typically, how long are you in classroom before going on the road.
    The company website says 30 days, but I have also read here of guys going sooner.
    Thanks.
     
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  3. FullMetalJacket

    FullMetalJacket Road Train Member

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    You will most likely be out & in an instructors truck within a week, barring any situations that create a backlog.
     
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  4. CYCO

    CYCO Bobtail Member

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    FullMetalJacket Road Train Member

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  6. cardinals1970

    cardinals1970 Medium Load Member

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    The truck is your classroom by Prime's thinking. You will have 4 days of orientation and if you do not have to wait for a trainer you could be on the road by Friday night or Saturday.
     
  7. CYCO

    CYCO Bobtail Member

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    Thanks cardinals.
    FMJ, as I stated before, I had read a bunch in this for, including your link.
    I asked this because through out the forum a lot of guys say they were at the campus for weeks.
    Yes, typically waiting for a trainer. Usually because they were picky. I ain't picky.
     
  8. cardinals1970

    cardinals1970 Medium Load Member

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    at times things do get backed up on waiting for trainers, trainers my be at Prime testing out a student so they can't be assigned another until that is done. Two things Prime looks at when matching trainer and student are smoking or non-smoking and are you willing to be trained by the opposite sex.
     
  9. CYCO

    CYCO Bobtail Member

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    Ya, I read where one guy had to wait a couple weeks for a non smoking trainer. He should have just sucked it up and rolled down the window.
     
  10. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    What if he is allergic to it like I am??? Should he just suck up then??? Cigarette smoke can send me to hospital.
     
  11. CYCO

    CYCO Bobtail Member

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    Well junkie, of course not, IF that was the case.
     
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