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help me a decision

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by krazzyboi_44, Apr 20, 2014.

  1. Apr 20, 2014 #1
    krazzyboi_44

    krazzyboi_44 Light Load Member

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    Im currently driving for prime reefer division to get my cdl I was going to switch to their flatbed division but I think im going to go tanker instead. And I have a few questions I want to switch companies after get my cdl. I dont know if prime is considered as a driving school so would other tanker companies hire me with just a cdl? So far on my list I have service transport and Miller transporters
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2014 #2
    DirkSteel

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    You don't have a CDL and you're pulling reefer for Prime?
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2014 #3
    SLANT6

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    Please clarify. You are driving for Prime? Or are you training and do not yet have a CDL?
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2014 #4
    77smartin

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    Pick something and stick with it for awhile.
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2014 #5
    ironpony

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    You want to get some experience first. Do your year after training, and then start applying for a position.
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2014 #6
    krazzyboi_44

    krazzyboi_44 Light Load Member

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    I take my test to get my cdl in the morning. Before I came to prime I wanted to pull tankers so the recruiter told me I will be home every other weekend. Now when I get here and start asking questions I found out I will be lucky if I can get home once a month. And the same thing with flatbed. That's why I been going back and forth about switching companies after my test
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2014 #7
    ironpony

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    You'll owe Prime a pile of money if you don't hold up your part of the bargain. Something else... it's highly unlikely that anyone will hire you to pull tankers with zero experience.
     
    ironpony, Apr 20, 2014
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    baha Thanks this.
  10. Apr 20, 2014 #8
    Chinatown

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    Those tanker companies you mentioned & none I know of, will hire you with just a CDL. They all want formal 160 hr. schooling. Go with Prime tanker then switch over after about 6-12 months; the other companies will take you then.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2014 #9
    Powder Joints

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    Stay there for a year before you jump.right now you don't know enough to switch. Hang in there, pay your dues it won't be any better any where else for the first year.
     
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  12. Apr 21, 2014 #10
    Shooter81

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    Miller Transporters won't touch you without 2 yrs experience.
    As was previously advised... You're best bet will probably be to stick it out with Prime until you get experience. I believe Prime's tanker division does only food grade loads but it's still tanker experience.
     
    Shooter81, Apr 21, 2014
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