Year of experience required

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  1. dave01282000

    dave01282000 Medium Load Member

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    It seems to be the magic number in a lot of job listings...my question is does the time with the trainer count towards this?

    Already had my CDL going in, but it's no secret that Prime has one of the longer training periods and when I add up the time waiting for a trainer, then training (with home time thrown in) and waiting for a truck, I was hired on in February and didn't set out solo until June.

    I was lucky to have a good trainer and gaining good experience, but I need to start thinking about something at least regional and home on the weekends...starting to realize that the lady is growing weary of my whole 4 days home a month OTR schedule.

    Thanks!
    Dave
     
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  3. The Crossword Trucker

    The Crossword Trucker Road Train Member

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    I would go with the first day you started driving
    More training is always better than less
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Some companies go by the date you received your CDL.
    Others specifically state, "Time with a trainer doesn't count."
     
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    You've been driving since Feb. 2022?
     
  6. dave01282000

    dave01282000 Medium Load Member

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    Hired on in February, had to wait a few weeks for a trainer and actually started driving in March. Upgraded to solo in June.
     
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    dave01282000 Medium Load Member

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    Got my CDL on 11 January 2022
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Which town/city is closest to where you live. This information may get some good local job leads from other drivers on this forum.
     
  9. dave01282000

    dave01282000 Medium Load Member

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    I live close to Portland, ME
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Here's a union job in Portland that's local work.
    ABF Freight
    Questions about this position? Email us at careers@abf.com!
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    (Candidates with less than 1 year experience may be eligible for training).
    • ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
    • Vast majority of ABF Freight local driving jobs are Monday through Friday.
    • All drivers receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
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    A. Duie Pyle, Inc.
    Saco, ME 04072
    Home every day.
    Pay Rate - $31.60 per Hour
    • Class A CDL with Hazmat & Tanker endorsement (or willingness to obtain the endorsements)
    • One-year semi-trailer experience OR (ask about our Finishing School Program for those just short on experience)
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