Prime Inc vs CDL School, preface to running tanker, which one?

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  1. Krispy52

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    So I'm pretty sure I can get into Prime. No felonies or misdemeanor for the past 10 years. Clean Driving record. Good health. I've been with the same job as courier for 11+ years, not one accident or tickets. My question is should I just go with them or pay $4400 for one of best CDL schools in California. It's literally down the street from my house. I know most people say don't sign a contract but I plan on staying with Prime for at least a year anyways. I'm really interested in their Tanker Division. Plus I don't think Prime takes money from your checks, unlike other companies. I think it's all paid for as long as you work for a year. What do you guys think??
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Does Prime hire for tanker positions where you are?
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    How close are you to Pico Rivera and Tracy?
     
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    No they don't, but I am willing to relocate for a year or 2, save some money, then come back to SoCal and get a local tanker job. That's my plan at least
     
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    Tanker jobs are more difficult to hire on with right out of school. Used to be a dozen or so that would hire new cdl school grads.
    Schneider Bulk still does, but don't know if they hire in SoCal or not.
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    Schneider hires new cdl school grads and their tanker school is in Houston, TX
    You posted you'd relocate for a year or two, so Texas would be a good choice.
    No state income taxes taken out of your pay either.
     
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