Making plans for Prime

Hello Prime drivers. Something about trucks caught my attention and made me become interested. I do love driving and traveling and I guess thats one of the reason why I became interested. I did my research on training companies I wanted to start off with, but seems like Prime would be the best choice for me to start off with because their training is long (3-4 months), have a higher training pay than most training companies ($600 a week) offer better benefits than other starter companies, nice equipment and APU, their starting pay is .42cpm ( not included fuel bonus, etc. ), average miles are 2200-2800 a week and got 3 divisions to work for. Their lightweights seem a little uncomfortable but it wont be a problem as long as I'm driving solo but If it wasn't for college I would of join their lease program. My plan now is I'm working on to get my CDL Class A permit with all the endorsements, go to a local trucking school in the summer to get my CDL, and then as soon as I turn 21 next year on March 20th, I would send a application in. Im only trying to get 1-2 years experience in the reefer division, then go find a local tanker job or any other if I cant find a local tanker, and work local and go to continue on with college because I'm just trying to get a 6-8 year degree, and also get knowledge on computer engineering, mechanic, aviation, electricity, and technology. After I accomplish my goals, I don't know if I would return back but I don't really think so. If after my first year if everything still going good for me, I would stay for another year. I just need the experience, save some money and also get the chance to build up my credit. I got no experience in driving tractor trailers, and the only experience I have in driving trucks is a 26ft straight truck with auto transport trailer on it. Drove 3 times from Florida to Georgia. I drive a manual transmission car so I'm not worried about the shifting. Only thing I'm worried about is getting hired. I got no accidents or tickets and a good record but by the time I hit 21, I will only be able to provide 2 years of work history and when I come in, I will have a CDL in hand, I wanted to know if this could be a issue of getting hired ?

 

I dont know if they provide training to a newbie and think they require 1 year experience, not to sure