Comments By GlamGirl

If you want tanker, you can check out Schneider after you have gotten your cdl....they have great tanker trucks, and theres a few guys on here that run for them in the tanker division. No touch freight is a biggy for me, also...and its one of the questions you toss at the recruiter...and kinda ask them to put that one in writing... I think you posted somewhere that you were having problems filling in your work history. You can use letters from people (not family) who knew what you did for any amount of time...its better if the letters are notarized. Keep the questions coming, and we'll keep answering them as best we can...

I will look into Schneider.....I can get friends to write letters to attest to my employment as a small business? I think one for the references was from a Transit company that I was driving for and they just have yet to complete the form and send it back to prime.....I have a couple of friends that still dive transit so maybe I could get them to write reference letters as well.

Thanks Again....

Companies receive thousands of apps everyday. The recruiters can only do so much. Once you send in the app you need to be calling at least once a day for best results. Companies need drivers badly but are only going to pursue the ones that they feel really want the job and that means making a pest out of yourself.

Okay, Thanks for the advice....I have been calling and emailing....with no real explanation from the recruiter.....he actually seems very distant and not willing to answer my questions....he also stated that if I was self employed that it could be a problem cause they had no way of tracking me....even though I had solid work history in other areas and jobs......

Thanks again I will keep trying!

You literally have to account for every day with ZERO gaps. Even 1 week can be enough to stop the application from being processed. It's not the companies. DOT federal regulations says what a company can and can't accept as work history and they are serious about any gaps.

Okay, cool.....I will keep that in mind.....I went back 10 years no gaps even accounting for college and my job I had for 12 years straight up to my current employment as a self employed person and part-time employee.....I didn't want to leave off self employment because I don't want any gaps. Plus I am licensed bonded, registered as a small business that I have been running for a few years now. However, driving a truck as a career has always been an interest of mine. I am so excited. I just want to make sure I am doing everything right....

Thanks for your input it is greatly appreciated

Companies receive thousands of apps everyday. The recruiters can only do so much. Once you send in the app you need to be calling at least once a day for best results. Companies need drivers badly but are only going to pursue the ones that they feel really want the job and that means making a pest out of yourself.

Okay, Thanks for the advice....I have been calling and emailing....with no real explanation from the recruiter.....he actually seems very distant and not willing to answer my questions....he also stated that if I was self employed that it could be a problem cause they had no way of tracking me....even though I had solid work history in other areas and jobs......

Thanks again I will keep trying!

Hey, I am in NC too! As far as Prime is concerned, I agree. I really liked them as I looked at schools. Talked to a recruiter a couple of times. Then it just seemed like they were not that interested in getting me moving along in the process. With a perfect background, no drugs, no convictions, etc. They did the initial background and said I was good to go. I thought they would be a little more aggressive to get the process going. It made me shy away from them. They have not called me back once to ask if I was still interested. No emails. Nothing. I guess they just have too many applicants! I really like Roehl. The recruiter has been great! The downside is the cost to you to go to school is a bit higher. Prime gave me the feel of being a number or just a butt in the seat. Roehl has made me feel very welcome from day one. They seem to have the success of the employee in mind as well as the company.

As for other companies, look on this site at all the company sponsored schools. I read every single one of them. There are even more than those out there. I don't know how to post the link to it but click up top where it says Trucking Schools. Just remember, most of the experienced people on here will tell you, the first year at any company will be pretty much the same. Blanket apply and see what gets offered! Good Luck!

Thanks Sooo Much . I applied to Roehl so we will see what happens.....I actually emailed my recruiter at Prime and he replied by asking my name and what I needed as if he didn't remember me at all....nor did he offer any explanation for processing my application slothfully

*** Trying to stay positive....

Just looking for advice. I am waiting to hear back from Prime.....I will be completing their CDL training.....I also had some interest from Werner. However, I would need to attend a private school.....they referred me to a couple but I cannot afford to pay for CDL school.....

Just another future lady trucker looking to connect.....

Thanks

I am glad to find a place where I can ask questions etc.... I am waiting for Prime to finish my application....they seem to be taking a long time doing my employment background.....any other suggestions on other training companies? Also what is the Pro and Cons of dedicated runs....Im sure the home time would be a plus>>>

I really need insight about choosing a training company.....the most important to me is 98-100% "No Touch Freight"....Pay while training is second.....reasonable Home time last... I am not interested in team driving......I'm also interested in driving a tanker!

Hello EVERYONE, I am looking at obtaining my CDL A. I have a CDL B but haven't drove in a couple years. I am really confused about where to apply. I did apply to Prime but it seems as though they are taking too long to check my employment history.....not sure why?

Driver Solutions also sent information about training with PAM. Im not interested in Swift at all! Then I talked with Roadmaster and SAGE Trucking schools. But, I think I want to train at a company because I cannot afford the tuition cost of the private schools.

I am really excited about my choice to become a truck driver but I am disappointed about which route to take to get there. I was sold on Prime but my recruiter does not seem pro-active......

Does anyone have any suggestions? Do you know of any other training companies? I live in NC.