Upgrade to Solo Question

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Sly48, Jan 2, 2013.

  1. Sly48

    Sly48 Light Load Member

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    I'll be headed back to SpinMo next week to upgrade to Solo Driver and had a few of questions.
    1. While back for upgrade/Orientation is this company paid?
    2. How's the driving sim test? I'm assuming they will throw a lot more stuff at me?
    Backing seems like it would be strange since you can't GOAL or lean out and look.
    3. What day does upgrade/orientation start, I thought I heard Mondays?

    Thanks,
    Sly​
     
    Last edited: Jan 2, 2013
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  3. jayhawker_1012

    jayhawker_1012 Light Load Member

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    Upgrade class starts on Mondays. Paid if company...$300 credit from success leasing if leasing. Hotel and meals paid during upgrade classes. SIM is easy. Only
    Lasts about 10 minutes at most. You can GOAL. They give you bonus points if youget out of your SIM and walk over and GOAL using the extrnal computer monitors.You wont have any issues with SIM.
     
  4. Sly48

    Sly48 Light Load Member

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    Thanks!!! Just the answers I was looking for!!
     
  5. Chucktaylor

    Chucktaylor Road Train Member

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    Wrong... not paid if company. You are provided with a room, and meal cards during upgrade.

    Dont believe me? Then ask your FM.
     
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  6. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    ChuckT is absolutely correct, you're only paid if the wheels are turning Sly. They will cover meals and the room... pretty much the same deal as when you were in orientation, except no one else in the room with you.
     
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  7. Sly48

    Sly48 Light Load Member

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    The pickle I'm in now is.... My Trainer took vacation time, dropped me off the 16th of Dec and he's not picking me up till Monday, then I'm only going to be in the truck a few days before upgrade. So, 3 weeks without a paycheck and I'm broke now. I worry about getting the items I need for my truck and surviving the 1st week out with no $$. Last partial check was Dec 21st. Will Prime "Loan" you any $$, then do a payroll deduction once on the road again?
     
  8. Chucktaylor

    Chucktaylor Road Train Member

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    Thats between you and your FM.

    At a minimum he will approve the purchase of the items needed for dispatch from the company store. He can break up those payments.

    However, any other pay advances are at his discretion. He may limit you to that which is approved for your dispatched load. Using my current load as an example at 638 miles, I can take the auto approved $19 without asking my FM for an increase.
     
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  9. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Your FM should be willing to help you out some... but its up to him. The advance would be against your first positive settlement.
     
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  10. silenteagle

    silenteagle Road Train Member

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    My question, Sly, is where were you all this time you were off your trainers truck? If you went home, you are SOL. If you were at Sprimo and available for dispatch then you should be getting your $600 a week.
     
  11. Chucktaylor

    Chucktaylor Road Train Member

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    If you read carefully, he is (as of today the 4th) and has been at home since the 16th.
     
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