call recruiters or wait?

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Why not get in school. And talk to the recruiters in person, when they show up.

They're much more receptive of someone who has the process going. No recruiter is going to call you back, because you might start school....soon.

I'm going to seem harsh. But the reality of this is. You don't have a CDL, any formal training....anything. But you want someone to return your calls and offer you prospective employment. Otaaaaay.

 

At Prime, you don't have to go to school first. They train you from day one. That's how I got started, and it worked well for me. Call them. Despite all the whiners, etc. they ARE a good company.

 

You're in a pay me now or pay me later situation really.

If you use your return for school. You'll owe the companies nothing, and you'll make more as a result.

You'll also get a better response from recruiters.

You have to remember, you will not be earning anything while in school. Be it a company, State or privately owned school.

The typical school can last 3-12 weeks. Then you still have to train, at a reduced salary. I know that sounds like an oxymoron...school then train. But that's how it is.

Typical set up. For Covenant.

You go to school, then you go out with a trainer for X amount of time. Then you're placed with another co-driver for X amount of time. Then you get your own truck.

Not all companies do it this way. But you're still working at a reduced salary for several months, if you include school to solo time.

 

Give Watkins & Shepard recruiting a call. They'll answer all your questions, first hand.

I left them in December. But I still think they are a good company. Although their starting pay is lower than most, for the new guys and gals.

 

TM - Prime is not a school. You get your CDL permit, then you are ON THE ROAD with a CDL trainer, not cooped up in a classroom and driving on a parking lot. Since you are on the road, you get paid while in training. Once you test out and get your CDL, you team with a different trainer (or sometimes the same one) until you are ready to go out on your own. It is a good way to go. I made money from the beginning and didn't have to shell out 3g for a school. (I figured if I had 3g to spend on school, I probably didn't need another job!)

 

I agree with the others. Squeeky wheel gets the grease. spend what ever time you can and call them. Breaks, Lunch as soon as you get off, what ever. E-mail them. Just make sure you are heard from and not just another app.

As for your "Experience". You have none. 6 months 8 yrs ago is no experience.

 

Yup i would call them.