Posted: 4 years ago
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Need Advice on Companies, and CDL Training
I started at Prime 6 Years ago. They paid me while training to get my CDL, paid me after receiving CDL and team driving with mentor, then obviously was paid as A solo driver with my own assigned Truck. Worked out well for Me for the most part. Im still in the industry. I left after my one Year was up to work for A local intermodal Company where i was living. Not sure if they still have that program there or not. I think its called New Prime inc now based out of Springfield Mo. They even pay you gas to drive your personal Car there. If you dont have A Car they pay for your bus ticket and post You up in a hotel free of charge while You get your cdl. They even give you 3 free meals a day if i remember correctly.
Posted: 4 years ago
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Seeking newbie driver accident advice?
You'll definitely be able to get another job. Most likely it won't be the job You want though. Its difficult finding the perfect fit job in the trucking industry but it most definitely can be done. Not sure what City You live in but some Cities definitely have more jobs then others. Ive never had an accident in 6 Years driving but im a little surprised they would fire You instead of writing You up. It must be a very small company You worked for.
How much damage was done to the truck or trailer? That should not prevent you from getting another job. Your best bet is to do a year of OTR. This would increase your chances of getting a local job.
...a little damage to landing gear supports and the brake fittings were pulled off. also brake/gladhand fittings were damaged on the tractor. well that was my question; do you think i will be banned from driving until my record clears? or forever? or maybe i can get a CDL class B job for now?
Posted: 4 years ago
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New driver choosing starter company
I got my CDL through Prime 6 Years. I enjoyed it for the most part. They paid me to learn how to pass my cdl test, then paid Me the entire time driving team with my mentor. It gets rough toward the end and in the beginning of that Team driving. Definitely isnt for Me. It went by pretty fast. Next thing i knew i had my own truck driving solo. It was enjoyable experience. Im definitely glad i went that route. Its been 6 Years but im sure most of the things they do and how they do it i could answer questions if you have any. If i had to do it all over again i wouldnt change anything. I left after my Year was up and got a local intermodal job.