Headed To Springfield To Start Class To Become A Trainer

I'll be going to Prime Springfield this weekend to start class to get certified to become a cdl trainer, which starts Monday 5/4.

I was hoping to get some time with the new truck I'll be getting since I've been in a lightweight the past 9 months but no dice.

The last time I trained anyone to drive tractor/trailer was 96-97. I helped a few guys get their cdl at a company I worked for in Sacramento. Now I'm older and wiser and should have much better things to teach.

Anyone that's done training for Prime wanna give me some helpful tips? Daniel? =) Were you making better money with a student or less? What does the cdl training class entail? My FM has told me nothing about it. How much classroom vs pad time will I get? Any insight is appreciated =)

Hey that's really cool Terry!

I can't tell you much about Prime's "train the trainer" program but I'm anxious to hear how things go out there for ya. No punching people in the face, ok?

Please keep us posted I've wanting to do training myself not just for the extra pay but more on teaching thanks n best of luck

Hey that's really cool Terry!

I can't tell you much about Prime's "train the trainer" program but I'm anxious to hear how things go out there for ya. No punching people in the face, ok?

Haha nice Brett!! Aside from one unfortunate instance I'm very anti confrontational. It may not seem like it on the forums here but I have allot of patience with training. I wouldn't enter in to training if it was something I didn't think I could handle well.

I will make a post of primes tnt training for future reference since you asked Jerry. =)

Pay wise:

I make more money in a LW driving solo. The fact is that you're losing .5cpm but getting 300$ per week when you have a student in the truck. For me, that .5cpm usually gives me more than 300$ per week. Also, a student cannot drive the miles that you as an experienced driver can, so your mileage will likely drop slightly especially since you have to make time for backing/pretrip practice.

Everyday will be longer for you. You'll spend four times more time inspecting than you would when you were solo. Your workload will increase.

The only actual profit I see is if your student trifectas and the bonuses you make when they go solo, 6months/1 year at Prime. But if your student doesn't pass on his first attempt then you'll have to sit all day practicing more which makes for a completely wasted day. All in all, I think it's only a profit when the stars align perfectly. Otherwise it's not worth the hassle, work, and the extra risk involved.

Just being honest here :)

Your week of training will be 80% classroom and on the last day you'll spend some time on the pad with the students.

I don't do it right now but might when the program opens up in SLC. It is a nice break from having to drive all the time.

Daniel, I realize you're a truck driver, and therefore probably have no integrity, but how is .05 cpm netting you more than 300 dollars a week

how is .05 cpm netting you more than 300 dollars a week

.05 cents per mile x 6000 miles per week = $300 ...... drivin like a boss & makin coin!

I just thought I was good, that boy is kicking it!

How could that be done. Max I have been able to drive a day is approximately 640 miles before my clock runs out on an 11 hour drive day. And that is when the shipping and receiving gods are in alignment. Not to mention traffic. 640 x 7 4480. I know I'll never get 7 solid days though. Sorry just adding

Terry good luck on mentoring new drivers with Prime. If it's something you think you'll be good at and it seems to me you have the right reasons for doing it . I wish you well