Companies That Pay You While Getting Your CDL
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Be sure to ask what "training" means. At prime they will advance you $200 per week while you have the permit then when you test and get the CDL you get $700 gross per week for the first 30,000 miles while you team with a trainer. Once you go solo depending on the truck you get it is 41.5 CPM or 46.5 CPM.
The permit is usually about two weeks so if you can put off the creditors for a couple that would be great. Keep in mind that some schools have you pay them back a portion until you complete the contract then give it back to you at the end of the contract. With prime you sign a contract for $3200 or one year employment. I never paid a dime towards that. I needed $155 for admin and permit fees. The hotel and bus was paid for and food during orientation. Once on the road with the permit I was advanced $200 per week which gets paid back $25 per week once you get hired.
Keep in mind there are other costs.,. TWIC was $165 I think.....they took that out in two payments. If you need an apnea test its another $25 per week.
Here's my thread about primes student driving
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
This will help you study for the test. Despite what many think, school does not include prep for the written exam. It includes driving from almost the point you get your permit. You need to study on your own so here is a great tool from this awesome site.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Be sure to ask what "training" means. At prime they will advance you $200 per week while you have the permit then when you test and get the CDL you get $700 gross per week for the first 30,000 miles while you team with a trainer. Once you go solo depending on the truck you get it is 41.5 CPM or 46.5 CPM.
The permit is usually about two weeks so if you can put off the creditors for a couple that would be great. Keep in mind that some schools have you pay them back a portion until you complete the contract then give it back to you at the end of the contract. With prime you sign a contract for $3200 or one year employment. I never paid a dime towards that. I needed $155 for admin and permit fees. The hotel and bus was paid for and food during orientation. Once on the road with the permit I was advanced $200 per week which gets paid back $25 per week once you get hired.
Keep in mind there are other costs.,. TWIC was $165 I think.....they took that out in two payments. If you need an apnea test its another $25 per week.
Here's my thread about primes student driving
This will help you study for the test. Despite what many think, school does not include prep for the written exam. It includes driving from almost the point you get your permit. You need to study on your own so here is a great tool from this awesome site.
Thank you so much for the info! I knew very little about Prime's CDL training and how awesome it appears to be compared to some other training programs. I really appreciate it! I have also read the posts about your experience with them and it has really helped me with some other questions that I was going to ask. I will use the link you sent regarding the permit test. I am now wondering if you have to switch your home state to MO if you're getting the Class A CDL from Prime and then back to your home state. I am sure that's going to be more additional costs too.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
Welcome to the forum JJ.
Not sure if you had a chance to check out the below links:
- Truck Driver's Career Guide
- Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
- High Road Training Program
These will provide you an excellent information primer; set realistic expectations, and help prepare you for passing the CDL permit exams.
Good luck!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Welcome to the forum JJ.
Not sure if you had a chance to check out the below links:
- Truck Driver's Career Guide
- Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
- High Road Training Program
These will provide you an excellent information primer; set realistic expectations, and help prepare you for passing the CDL permit exams.
Good luck!
Awesome! Thank you for the links. There is so much I knew little about going through them. I really do appreciate it.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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Hey all! I have been researching to find out which companies start paying you on your first week of CDL training. So far I have come across Roehl and Knight. From what I have read, Roehl pays $500 a week while Knight pays roughly $400. Are there any other company sponsored programs that offer such a similar training program? I am curious to know because I simply can't afford to take off work for a month without working to pay bills (paycheck to paycheck). I am sure there are others with the same situation that may find this post useful. Thank you kindly!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: