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Prime training

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Medic10, Dec 29, 2011.

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  1. Dec 30, 2011 #11
    Medic10

    Medic10 Light Load Member

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    That would work great. I'm about 15 miles from Reed City. Sounds like I need to talk with a Prime recruiter. I tried calling over there earlier but I was on hold forever and kept getting the infernal "all associates are busy" message so I gave up and figured I'd try again later.
     
    Medic10, Dec 30, 2011
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  3. Dec 31, 2011 #12
    MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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    Just submit an application online, and you will get a call in the next few days.
     
    MONT74, Dec 31, 2011
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    Medic10 Thanks this.
  4. Dec 31, 2011 #13
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Have fun with the yogurt lol. As a tnt trainee I dropped in Grand Rapids. Went to Michigan a few times actually. Don't count on a trainer turning you loose after only 30,000 miles. Most refuse. Not enough time, I agree. I went through the entire program starting in May. Got my truck in October. Though I did 50,000 miles in tnt, then 30 more days with a flatbed trainer.
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Dec 31, 2011
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  5. Dec 31, 2011 #14
    Medic10

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    I don't so much mind being with a trainer for a while as much as I want to get the CDL portion finished in a decent amount of time (ie. 2-3 weeks) so I start actually earning a paycheck. Gotta keep the wolves at bay. I do want to run solo and look forward to when that happens, but working with a trainer and getting paid is all good, assuming I get a decent trainer. Any of you all have an open spot on your truck for me??
     
    Medic10, Dec 31, 2011
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  7. Dec 31, 2011 #15
    Medic10

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    Is that yard somewhere north of the Burger King on 220th? I see Prime trucks in and out of that little truck stop all the time. I've thought about stopping in and chatting with some of the drivers, but didn't want to disturb them if they were sleeping or something.
     
    Medic10, Dec 31, 2011
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  8. Dec 31, 2011 #16
    ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Just look for someone with some Prime logo gear on in the truckstop, and strike up a conversation. The drop yard is up past the little church - we're leasing some space.

    I got my CDL from a very good private school, then started with Prime for training. They offered good one-on-one instruction, and lots of classroom time. I feel that the Prime PSD folks were much better prepared to drive than I was, but I had some knowledge they didn't. Bottom line is that commercial schools really only get you to the point that allows you to pass a driving test, and charge you thousands of dollars for that. If I was doing it again, I'd go the PSD route.
     
    ironpony, Dec 31, 2011
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  9. Feb 25, 2012 #17
    Velox

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    I would say that Prime has one of the best training programs there is and pays pretty good while your training once you get your CDL.
     
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