New to Prime INC - What to expect (Springfield edition)

Let's get back on topic folks. This is a thread for new driver information at Prime. There are plenty of other threads for troll baiting.

 

I read the first 30 pages of this thread (wow - lots of info)... Looking to go tanker and talked to a recruiter (Cindy) and strongly looking into starting training 1/12. I want to have a final decision by Friday (have another offer too). I've got my CDL-B and have about 3.5 years of bus driving experience. I took my tanker and combination tests a couple years ago but never followed through on getting my CDL-A at that time. Got the book and not too worried about re-taking the tests before I go.

 

How much are you prime drivers making a week net pay?

 

Well I thought I would introduce myself on here. I am starting as of right now on 2/2/15 if I can get everything accomplished by then. I am 53, fished bass tournaments for about 15 years, like country music, but love my classic rock and roll. I do not smoke or chew. Looking forward to meeting new friends and learning a new career. I was in the navy as a jet mechanic on helicopters. Been with Robert Shaw controls for the last 15 years as a supervisor and a senior quality analyst. But the are closing the factory and moving it to Mexico. So I am thru with manufacturing. Looking forward to being on the road as my last career. I am just 100 miles from Springfield. Should be up there the Sunday before.

 

Phone tag took a little longer than I hoped (guess that what happens when you work odd hours like I've been), but finalized my starting with Prime Tanker 1/12 last night. Already have my CDL-A permit with tanker endorsement plus went ahead and took doubles & triples as well. Just about a month left, time to get organized and ready to pack!

 

The biggest advice I can give you in you endeavor is DO NOT DO A LEASE PURCHASE .......EVER!!!!! I do not care what anyone tries to brain wash you about or what the driver "yes men" try to tell you. Do not do it!!

 

When did you do a lease with prime? How many loads did you turn down? How stupid did you get with your revenues?

 

Many fail, but many have succeeded.

 

Folks, this is nothing more than a thread for folks interested in entering the industry to get some basic information about driver training through Prime Inc. The anticipated result of this is nothing more than gaining a CDL, going through the post-CDL training program and starting out as a company driver employed by Prime in order to comply with the tutition reimbursement requirements.

Please keep the acrimonious debate about leasing on other threads. Thanks.

 

What's a reasonable amount of time to wait before I get a call back from the recruiter? I applied 7 days ago, received a request via email for some documentation 5 days ago and have had no contact since. I have called many times and left a message to see if they would confirm receiving my documentation I had sent through the email, but can't get my recruiter to confirm via phone or reply back via email.

I realize they are very busy, so I'm just looking for some others to tell me what their experience was as far as wait time after submitting their application.