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Talked with Gracie

Discussion in 'Prime' started by ForrestGump, Jan 16, 2012.

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  1. Jan 16, 2012 #1
    ForrestGump

    ForrestGump Bobtail Member

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    Ok...I talked with Gracie at Prime today. From what I've read, she is one of the better recruiters that Prime has.

    She said that once I go solo, starting pay would be .34 a mile with a possible .5 extra if I get in a Cascadia. Now I've gone to Primes website and looked everywhere for their starting pay and I cant find it.

    Is there any truth to the starting pay being that high? Could it be a bad thing that they're offering starting pay like that, possibly to offset low miles? She told me that they get weekly updates on how many miles drivers are averaging weekly and she told me, my miles would be around 2500. She also said that as far as background checks go, they only go back 3 years, but I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that they go back 7 years. I told her point blank, that I do not want any surprises and that I want everything checked out before I give my employer a notice.

    Does this sound right? I thought I read somewhere that they will do a 3 year check and turn around go back 7 years once you get to training. She did sound honest and fairly blunt about anything I asked, but I'm having doubts about some things.
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2012 #2
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Posted on the thread. Its not a bonus for getting a Cascadia, its for getting a lightweight truck. They may go back 3 years for the prehire, but 7 for the check when you get here. There is a thread just for this topic. Just search for it.
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2012 #3
    emton

    emton Medium Load Member

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    Prime Pay and Raise schedule (company drivrers)

    Gracie was my recruiter. She's a straight shooter, as long as you are straight with her. I'm curious, why does it matter if they go back 3 or 7 years? Just give them the straight dope, and there will be no surprises.
     
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  5. Jan 16, 2012 #4
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    As opposed to curved dope lol
     
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  7. Jan 16, 2012 #5
    Medic10

    Medic10 Light Load Member

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    Gracie is the best. She is my recruiter and she's been totally honest with me. I got my invite to orientation last week, and everything she had told me matches right up with what Prime out in writing in my letter. I know everyone says not to trust recruiters, but Gracie and Prime have certainly been honest with me as far as I can tell. I have nothing but good things to say about this place based on my limited experience with them thus far.
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2012 #6
    MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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    Graicie was my recruitor as well, no suprises so far. I had a guy in my orientation that had felony convictions, He made it through because he was honest about them and didnt try to hide anything, so moral of the story is dont hide crap and you should be fine.
     
    MONT74, Jan 17, 2012
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  9. Jan 17, 2012 #7
    jdsouza

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    Gracie is my Recruiter I was not able to start Orientation due to some issues I had to clear up she said no Problem and just let her know when I am ready She is awsome and a straight shooter
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2012 #8
    da1

    da1 Road Train Member

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    great great....i also had gracie she was very helpful
     
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  11. Jan 18, 2012 #9
    Drew352

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    Has anyone esle dealt with Tammy silk? Have never talked to her on the phone and she has only emailed me like twice I filled out and app on jan 6th and didn't get a email till the 11th when I had to call and leave a vm asking how things where going.. Then she emails me Sunday saying she cant get ahold of my employer to verify I work there. Cause no one works on sunday lol.. Told her times to call Monday-Friday and haven't heard back. Don't know if this is bad sign or if she just slacking..
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2012 #10
    grumpygroundhog

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    I heard DOT background is 10 years, 7 years for convictions, and 3 years for traffic violations...
     
    grumpygroundhog, Jan 18, 2012
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