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any prime trainers in here?

Discussion in 'Prime' started by duckdiver, Nov 28, 2015.

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  1. Nov 28, 2015 #1
    duckdiver

    duckdiver Road Train Member

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    I've been thinking about being a trainer and have been seriously looking at Prime. How long do you have to drive for Prime before you can train? Can you stay as a company driver to train? And how's it pay? Thanks.

    About me, have almost 4 yrs, ran otr, regional and local. Was never a trainer technically but when I was a fleet manager at jb hunt I trained all my drivers (went out with them, showed them up to use the Peoplenet, worked on backing etc with them)
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2015 #2
    albert l

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    I can answer this as a yes, the others I do not know

    My FM periodically asks in his messages about those that want to become a trainer

    They are a Mega that trains I am sure they could use you
    Ring a recruiter
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2015 #3
    duckdiver

    duckdiver Road Train Member

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    Ok so I talked with a recruiter, he said I had to drive at least 3 months with Prime before I can train which isn't a big deal to me.

    I did have a few questions that I couldn't find searching here or on YouTube. The recruiter said I'd start out at 44.5 cents driving the lightweight, that's what the new students out of training start at, is that right? Usually other companies will compensate you for your experience.

    Also I read another gentleman had experience came to Prime had to do 15k miles with a trainer, not sure if it was because he took some time off, I have not. My recruiter said I would just do 3 days of orientation and be sent off.

    Lastly do I have to do the same extensive testing as the cdl students? I mean I figure I'll have to do a road test, I'd just like to know what to expect. Thanks!
     
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  5. Dec 1, 2015 #4
    FullMetalJacket

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    Can't answer about any additional pay coming in with experience.

    3mos to train w/no service failures, preventables or excessive critical events. Meeting expected #'s as far as fuel milage & costs. 1yr to become instructor.

    Other guy must have had time off or not enough experience.

    With enough past experience without interuption and clean class A in hand, you'll likely just do the abbreviated orientation & road test. Seen many guys come over & do just that.

    Luck out to you whatever you decide.
     
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  7. Dec 2, 2015 #5
    PChase

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    Personally I thinknits crazy to train others with three months experience.
     
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  8. Dec 2, 2015 #6
    duckdiver

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    Ok for an update, they said I'll start at .46 since I have experience. I was told if I become a trainer, the student gets .12 a mile from my check, so basically I'd get .34 for all miles, is that true? Usually the other companies keep your pay the same but you get all miles, just wanted to clear it up, thanks!
     
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  9. Dec 2, 2015 #7
    Chucktshoes

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    That sounds about right. The student's guarantee does come out of the revenue to the truck.

    I know I am about to say something shocking here but you can generally trust what the recruiters say. They actually tell you the truth instead of filling you full of BS to get you sign up.
     
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  10. Dec 2, 2015 #8
    Highway101

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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but that is for TNT, and the trainer gets paid for ALL miles driven by both the student and the trainer, so in essence you would be making more, not much more but more than if you were driving by yourself.
     
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  11. Dec 2, 2015 #9
    michaelg

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    The trainer I had was a L/O and my pay did come from his settlement. I don't know how it works if you're a company side trainer, but I don't think the trainee's pay would come from your check since the company owns the truck.

    I do know you'll get a weekly training bonus + bonuses when your student passes their exam to move on to an A seat. In PSD when I trifecta'd my trainer got a $1000 bonus (I got $250) as well.
     
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  12. Dec 3, 2015 #10
    Brehon

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    That is correct. On our last settlement I received .14 per mile from it and he got the rest for the 6200 miles
     
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