Team Dispatch Vs Solo Dispatch With Trainer
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You're going to have to go out with a trainer, no matter what company. Anywhere from 1 month to 3 depends, Prime has 1 of the longest training and for good reason.
Just be a sponge and suck up all knowledge given, with a "go getter" attitude, and the trainer time, will fly by....
Is there a significant difference between training in a team dispatch vs solo dispatch in terms of results? I’m thinking Prime / Wilson Logistics vs Knight Transportation/ Roehl.. these are all very successful companies. Does it come down to just a personal preference for the training approach?
Howdy, Dennis!
As StevoReno said, exactly.
Some companies don't set one up for team training at all..... ie: CFI for one. (TFI as they are becoming.)
Really, it's 'company preference' for their training model / module, and then of course . . . you, the student/trainee. Some people fear sleeping in a moving truck and driving with nobody awake at the helm with them; others prefer this discourse (as would I.)
It's a really great question; searching this forum by tags will yield many results!
Best wishes,
~ Anne ~
ps: Did you apply here? Apply For Paid CDL Training
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.
Thanks Steve, good advice
Thanks Anne, yes I did apply through TT to 5 companies. I then applied directly to 5 additional companies with paid cdl training reviewed on TT. I’m getting good responses so far.
I read a thread today in which Old School commented that the Team training approach could actually give a new driver a better introduction to solo driving because you are basically on your own for a 12 hour shift, unless you really need help.
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.
Thanks Anne, yes I did apply through TT to 5 companies. I then applied directly to 5 additional companies with paid cdl training reviewed on TT. I’m getting good responses so far.
I read a thread today in which Old School commented that the Team training approach could actually give a new driver a better introduction to solo driving because you are basically on your own for a 12 hour shift, unless you really need help.
Most welcome, Dennis.
I agree.
My other half 'trained' me years ago, but I never graduated from CDLP to CDLA. Teens, kids.. LoL. Personally, I like that approach!
Keep usn's in the loop; so many people here to help!
Yeah, Old School is back to driving after recovering from his eye issues, so he's probably gonna be 'scarce' for a 'skoshe' .. haha! Nonwithstanding; his writings on TT forum are . . 'gold mines' imho!
Best wishes;
~ Anne ~
ps: Check out our mod's Y/T page; she covers the Prime PSD & TNT training: Truckin' Along With Kearsey!
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.
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.
TNT:
Trainer-N-Trainee
Prime Inc has their own CDL training program and it's divided into two phases - PSD and TNT.
The PSD (Prime Student Driver) phase is where you'll get your permit and then go on the road for 10,000 miles with a trainer. When you come back you'll get your CDL license and enter the TNT phase.
The TNT phase is the second phase of training where you'll go on the road with an experienced driver for 30,000 miles of team driving. You'll receive 14¢ per mile ($700 per week guaranteed) during this phase. Once you're finished with TNT training you will be assigned a truck to run solo.
Anne, I follow Kearsey on her YouTube channel and her blog posts here. Very helpful and a good ambassador for Prime.
Btw, my sister’s name was Ann. She passed away a year ago.
Roehl doesn't train in a team mode. You do all the driving, and your trainer observes, comments, and if needed helps. In my opinion it is a much more efficient way.
Thanks Andrey. I read your training diary with Roehl. Very helpful. I appreciate your comments on this forum. Btw, I spent 8 years in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. I struggled to learn Russian, but was making some progress.
Anne, I follow Kearsey on her YouTube channel and her blog posts here. Very helpful and a good ambassador for Prime.
Btw, my sister’s name was Ann. She passed away a year ago.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm not obliged to ask; but sorry....sincerely, all the same.
My late mom was Anna Elizabeth. I lost her when I was 16. Drive for your sister, and WITH her.
I will be, with & for . . . my mom . . . in 2022 ~ when the last one ages out of the home!!
Blessings;
~ Anne ~
ps: Turtle and Chief Brody have EXCELLENT Prime diaries on here, as well. Davy's Knight diary is amazing, also! There's just too many to name. PapaPig and his Werner journey. (He has a Y/T also!) Rob T. with his amazing food delivery diaries!!
pps: The Roehl diaries abound, as well!! If you can't find it, ASK!
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Is there a significant difference between training in a team dispatch vs solo dispatch in terms of results? I’m thinking Prime / Wilson Logistics vs Knight Transportation/ Roehl.. these are all very successful companies. Does it come down to just a personal preference for the training approach?