Is Prime still training with standard transmissions?

Hey Icecold, I am starting Prime psd next monday. I want to start in Tanker but my recruiter said they don't do Tanker. What is the truth? Can I do my first year in Tanker or no?
Thanks

 

Yes you absolutely can do your first year in tanker. A lot of it also depends on where you live though. Where are you from?

 

As heavy as traffic is, automatic transmissions are a blessing.

 

Thanks for the reply Icecold,
Really I can!!! wow. I am from Houston Texas (west side). I am getting on the greyhound this Wednesday to start Orientation this Friday. So I guess my recruiter just got it wrong then. Recruiters say anything I guess.
So what would you suggest I do to make sure I can start off in tanker?
Wondering why it matters where the psd lives too.
Thanks

 

Problem is that many states will brand you with an automatic restriction if you train and test in a truck with an automatic transmission. This is severely limiting if you don't plan to retire with Prime, or want to move to a company that isn't 100% automatics.

 

Are you over the road or dedicated?

 

Are you over the road. I am going to Prime Tanker in Sept for training. I am from central ohio.