Switching companies too soon? Need help

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by $tranger, Apr 1, 2013.

  1. $tranger

    $tranger Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone,

    I've been driving for Prime inc since Jan. 12th of this year. I was just dropped off by my trainer earlier last week. I was told to take my time off before I upgrade to my own truck(had been otr for 30 days). Now that I'm home, I've been told I need to pay to get back to Springfield, no reimbursement. Now this morning I had the great idea to look on craiglist at local jobs, and I see that Cypress trucking is hiring noobies. I could be home every weekend(1 hr away from there Tampa terminal), and still make decent money. Now how bad can it screw me for not sticking it out with my first company for 6months to a yr?

    Thanks for your answers!
     
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  3. sharp.dressed.man

    sharp.dressed.man Heavy Load Member

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    It won't screw you at all unless Prime puts something on your DAC. If you didn't get your CDL through Prime and that other place will hire you I say go for it.
     
  4. $tranger

    $tranger Bobtail Member

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    Yea I paid for my cdl training through roadmaster on my own.
     
  5. Crossroads

    Crossroads Light Load Member

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    If you plan on staying with Cypress for a while I would make the jump. May lose your tuition reimbursement.
     
  6. $tranger

    $tranger Bobtail Member

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    Not getting tuition reimbursement from Prime inc, thx for the input guys. So far sounds like I'll be safe
     
  7. Jonrulerofearth

    Jonrulerofearth Light Load Member

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    Read the Cypress threads before you jump. Very easy to search. Good luck
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Don't quit Prime until you're locked in with Cypress. Once you're hired by Cypress, then let Prime know you aren't coming back.
     
  9. $tranger

    $tranger Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the advice guys. I called and talked to them about the posistion, filled out an online app, called back and the lady said she will process my app. I'm supposed to call back tommorow morning to see if I was approved. Hopefully it works out, and I can get into orientation for Monday.
     
    Chinatown Thanks this.
  10. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Do they offer tuition reimbursement?

    Mikeeee
     
  11. $tranger

    $tranger Bobtail Member

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    I know Prime does, no idea if Cypress does though
     
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