Already have our CDL

Yes and yes.

 

Do your research on prime. They are in for getting you to lease a truck. That may sound good to you, however as new drivers you need to see how the industry works and if you are going to like the lifestyle before getting into a contract. There are lots of companies that will take on new drivers, I would avoid the ones wanting you to buy a truck at first

 

Also, I don't know if you paid for your school, but avoid companies that want you to work for a certain amount of time and then they pay your school. They pay horribly.

 

No one pushes leases at Prime. Get your facts straight.

 

Prime does run teams and will hire any experience level. If you already have a cdl that's an advantage but you will still need some training if you have no driving experience.

I've been with Prime for over a year as a company driver and have not even been asked one single time if I wanted to lease a truck. Many drivers at Prime find more earnings potential through a lease by taking little home time and managing various other aspects of their business well. Because I now have some experience with Prime and with trucking in general, I've decided that I will be leasing a truck and am actually signed up for the lease class next week. This was my decision and I had to ask to get signed up for the lease class. I was in no way pressured to do so and I believe Prime even has a policy in the contrary.

Prime does charge for the trucking school if you leave within the first year, the cost is cut in half after 6 months. I'm not sure what their policy is with drivers who already have a cdl. I would talk with a recruiter at Prime about the training cost, if there is one, for someone who has a cdl. Again, there is no charge period if you plan on sticking around at least a year. I have heard stories of companies, who I won't name, that offer free training if you stay for a set amount of time, and then don't pay well. I don't believe prime is one of those companies. I came to prime without a cdl and was paid 600 /wk or 12 cpm(whichever was greater) just during training. After training, as a company solo driver in the reefer division, my average pay was right at 950 /wk.

 

Ok. Lots of info out there. It's great that you already have a CDL. But as stated before, you may not have experience. If that is the case, then you will need further training. It's one thing to have a CDL and know how to move the truck. It's another to do it in the real world. Prime does run teams. In fact they love teams! Prime does not pressure for lease. That will be your choice when you are ready. I have been with prime for many years now. But I have only been leasing for the past year and a half. I am on my second lease and am loving it. My advise is to learn how this industry will work for you. Then think about taking that leap to run your own company with a lease truck.
Good luck!

 

You both will have to go through the training program for inexperienced CDL holders. One problem... the waiting list for female trainers is quite long. Usually what couples do is to have Mr. Driver start first, and get to a point where he can train. Then Mrs. Driver comes on board, and her hubby is her trainer. It's awkward, but that's how it works here. More info is in these threads...

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...27-new-prime-inc-what-expect-springfield.html

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/prime/182163-leasing-at-prime.html

 

I would guess, and this is just a guess, that you both will have to go through the TnT portion of training. I would recommend your male counterpart go through the TnT process and then take you through the process once he has his miles. As far as driving as a company team or lease team, do your homework. There are financial benefits to teaming in a lease situation, but you have to have your business ducks in a row.
To get more info on TnT, look through this thread: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...27-new-prime-inc-what-expect-springfield.html

 

Id like to point out its not a matter of just getting the training miles in before training his partner.

After training he would have to go solo for at least 90 days with no citations, no late appointments, and recommendation from his FM to take the trainer course.