Is prime still a good training/ starter company

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Yankee1919, Jul 30, 2020.

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  1. Yankee1919

    Yankee1919 Medium Load Member

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    Hey truckers,
    Is prime worth it...meaning I'm 54 yrs old looking to start a new career.. is prime training any good. Thanks
     
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    Didn't you attend a private cdl school?
     
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    I have my class A license but no experience in T/T obtained my license in 2002.
     
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    Did you try Wilson Logistics?
     
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    They said I need 6 months experience
     
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    Because I have my CDL A LICENSE
     
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    Probably as good as anywhere else. What did Prime say when you applied?
     
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    I'm waiting on a reply from my recruiter
     
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    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    They may try to get you to do a lease/purchase. Don't do it.
     
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    But that one YouTube trucker said it was great. And he's obviously not a recruiter. Lol
     
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