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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by beaguinaga, Nov 3, 2012.

  1. beaguinaga

    beaguinaga Bobtail Member

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    Hi. I've been doing research on a bunch of companies and I have one question that I have yet to really see. How long does it usually take after you become a solo driver until you can bring on a rider?
     
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  3. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    Depends on the company.
     
  4. beaguinaga

    beaguinaga Bobtail Member

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    Ok. The three I'm looking at right now are Prime, Roehl, and Swift.
     
  5. RAGE 18

    RAGE 18 Road Train Member

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    u are getting way ahead of urself....
     
  6. Emolson

    Emolson Light Load Member

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    Depends on the company but you should check on their website or talk to a recruiter about it. Prime has the rider policy on their website and other information to.
     
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  7. CaptainYellowbeard

    CaptainYellowbeard Light Load Member

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    Prime, Roehl, and Swift?
    Could you illuminate the thought process that placed these particular 3 at the pinnacle of your research?
     
  8. CaptainYellowbeard

    CaptainYellowbeard Light Load Member

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    Sorry... Double posted.
    Do not see a "delete"
     
  9. beaguinaga

    beaguinaga Bobtail Member

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    With Prime I really like the training set up. I'm better at learning on the job than having to spend weeks in a class. Also the pay while in training looks good. I make like $300 a week now.. Being guaranteed $600 a week for a couple months is very cool.

    I was really thinking about Roehl, but the upfront costs have me thinking not... I really just dont think I can swing it right now.

    Swift was the first company I looked at. They are there mostly because my mom and granparents worked there many years ago. Also, because I am a vet, the training would be free with a year contract. I've heard bad things though (more than the others) and I guess Swift would be my back-up plan if Prime does not work.
     
  10. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    LOL @ Swift. If you search hard enough you can find companies with JUST an orientation, then you get to do your thing.
     
  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Prime or Swift; two good choices.Prime sure has some beautiful flatbed div. tractors.Refrigerated with either company is the best money.
     
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