Central Refrigerated training?

Deb, how much MUST he get paid for training? I wish companies actually paid something reasonable...but, I think you will find the reality of it is: They don't. Maybe $50 a week, if ure lucky. If ure husband MUST get paid during training, then he should pick a school where he can go to work part time. (unless you guys can live on $50 a week)

 

And, it really seems like you are foucsing on all the bad reports you have read in these forums. I am sure that every company, in every industry in the world has someone who is disgruntled enough to make a complaint on a web forum. I imagine that if your husband has a positive personality, and approaches this new career with a positive attitude, then he will achieve positive results. Good luck!

 

I can understand where you are coming from. But look at it another way... If your husband was a chef, would he rather work for a small town cafe, or for a large chain like Applebees? With every industry you will have the large companies that have their upsides and downsides, and small companies with the same. I'm sure Applebees has pissed off many chefs...but, there are obviously plenty of chefs that are happy to be working for a large company like Applebees.

 

yup i have heard horror stories from friends of mine who are truck drivers that say this central place pays horrible.

 

Prime pays $600 a week (you need to be available for dispatch for the entire week) or .12 CPM after getting your CDL. You can get a $200 advance while training (with your permit) until you get your CDL.
Centrals pay is $375 per week for weeks 1&2, $425 per week for weeks 3&4, and $450 for week 5. That is AFTER CDL training. There is no pay while in school for CDL (which is 2 1/2-3 weeks i belive).
I assume he is looking to get his CDL. If he already has it, or has OTR experience, the pay scales would be a bit different.
Hope this makes sense, it looked to me like you may have had the 2 confused.

 

yep. just went through Central Last night with recruiter. PAY is terrible Prime is about the best one out there as far as pay / contract . ect.. not saying they are the best . but their offers are about the best for a Newbie like me. now getting them to call back on the other hand has been a very grueling experience. I call them .. leave messages ... no returns.

 

Central Refridge: (there is no pay during first two or three weeks of class). After successful completion of school and receiving you CDL, you will have a 3 day orientation, and be leaving out with your trainer for 5 weeks of Over The Road training. During this time you will be team driving with your trainer and will be learning the steps and skills to be a successful driver. Pay during this time is $375 week 1-2, $425 week 3-4, $450 week 5.
STEP 2: COMPANY DRIVER
Once you have completed you 5 weeks with your trainer you will upgrade and become a company driver. At this time you will be assigned your own truck. You will be traveling all 48 states and be averaging approx 2,500-3,000 miles/per week. Starting pay is .28/mile. Your school tuition will be deducted $25/week.

 

I agree 100%. Pay is good, it's a very through training process (as long as you get a trainer who cares). Do you have a recruiter with Prime? I worked with Travis, I have his direct number if you would like it I will PM it to you. He was vey helpful and did not try to sugar coat anything. I am leaving Sunday for SPRIMO...Can't wait!