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Need info on Prime spouse instructing/training

Discussion in 'Prime' started by MrsDeputyDog, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. Jan 31, 2011 #1
    MrsDeputyDog

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    Good morning all..I am hoping to find information regarding the instructing/training of spouses at Prime. I plan on going on the road with the hubby in early April. He will be my instructor and then trainer. I am curious as to how the pay for instructors and trainers may differ if you are dealing with a spouse vs. another student/trainee? Can't seem to find any info anywhere. Any input would be appreciated. I have already been approved for Prime's CDL school, had the DOT physical and permit from here in Colorado and am ready to roll!
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2011 #2
    ironpony

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    As far as I know, there isn't any difference for spouses vs any other student. I certainly haven't heard anyone grousing about it!

    Good luck!
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2011 #3
    emton

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    I think the only difference I heard about while in orientation was a spouse does not qualify for the $200 advance while driving with a permit. Only came up as sort of a joke as we had a married couple doing just that in our class.
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2011 #4
    U2Exit

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    Your physical in Colorado makes no difference. You will still have to take one at Prime.

    Good luck on the training part... I've heard it can be a very stressful on the relationship when spouses train their partners. I've met quite a few teams where the husband hand picked trainers because they refused to train their wife.
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2011 #5
    sazook

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    Last I knew, the differences for spouses training spouses are:

    A. No 1 year contract
    B. No $200 weekly advance
    C. Instructing spouse only gets paid for first week of instruction, but they will get the bonuses for passing CDL test and 6/12 months.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2011 #6
    MrsDeputyDog

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    Thanks so much..just the info I was looking for. Just trying to get the financial ducks in a row before we head out.
     
    MrsDeputyDog, Jan 31, 2011
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