One step closer...Prime drivers, look here?

[truckingtiger]

Whew! I got everything that Cyndy needed me to get as far as my employment history. Rachel, the employment checker said that she signed off on everything and sent the file to the "safety" office (I think that is what she said). She said they are the one's who make the final decision on hiring. Does this sound right to you guys? How long should I wait before I start bombarding Cyndy with phone calls? Im having a ton of anxiety over this whole thing and just want to be set.

Any advice?

[Evinrude]

Whew! I got everything that Cyndy needed me to get as far as my employment history. Rachel, the employment checker said that she signed off on everything and sent the file to the "safety" office (I think that is what she said). She said they are the one's who make the final decision on hiring. Does this sound right to you guys? How long should I wait before I start bombarding Cyndy with phone calls? Im having a ton of anxiety over this whole thing and just want to be set.

Any advice?

Relax..working for Crime ain't all that. And yes they will hire you and anybody else that applies. They are a mega carrier that relies on new drivers rather than pay there senior drivers a fair wage.

Read the back of the trailors. We are hiring all the time. Yup even if the frieght is low. Thats got to be a Warning sigh

[truckingtiger]

Is there ANY company that would be good enough to drive for for you guys? SNI, nope, Crete...nope, Prime...na, Swift...no way, every other trucking company that is hiring...all bad. I wish you guys would actually pull a load for these companies before you put them down. Ive heard good and bad from all of them.

Im sure the company that you drive for is the perfect company. Gives you 8000 miles a week paying 5.00 per mile. Im happy that this is the case for you, but I need training and unfortunately, I have to go where the training is.

[Evinrude]

Is there ANY company that would be good enough to drive for for you guys? SNI, nope, Crete...nope, Prime...na, Swift...no way, every other trucking company that is hiring...all bad. I wish you guys would actually pull a load for these companies before you put them down. Ive heard good and bad from all of them.

Im sure the company that you drive for is the perfect company. Gives you 8000 miles a week paying 5.00 per mile. Im happy that this is the case for you, but I need training and unfortunately, I have to go where the training is.

I don't know why anybody would want to be a trucker driver these days. Getting paid by the mile is mental torture.
Sitting at a truck stop during a snow storm not getting paid, and all the other stuff you will be require to do for free, will you bitching once you work for them for a year.

[Double R]

Is there ANY company that would be good enough to drive for for you guys? SNI, nope, Crete...nope, Prime...na, Swift...no way, every other trucking company that is hiring...all bad. I wish you guys would actually pull a load for these companies before you put them down. Ive heard good and bad from all of them.

Im sure the company that you drive for is the perfect company. Gives you 8000 miles a week paying 5.00 per mile. Im happy that this is the case for you, but I need training and unfortunately, I have to go where the training is.

Try doing some research. PRIME is a bottom feeder. If you really want company paid training, then try Swift, Schnider, Werner. Everyone has their opinions on these companies but one thing that most drivers will agree on, DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH PRIME IN ANY WAY!
Personally, I would try Schnider. There is no perfect OTR company for trying but Schnider does seem to have a good rep. for training.
Almost forgot: Try Roehl also. Another training company that seems to OK to start at.

[truckingtiger]

will you bitching once you work for them for a year.

And if so, Ill find somewhere else to drive and sit in the snow. It cant be THAT bad or there would not BE any truck drivers on the road. I have friends - LIFELONG friends in the business that I TRUST. They would tell me if it were as bad as you say. They would tell me if it werent a good job to have and most of all, I would know from them without them TELLING me because they wouldnt be doing this job any longer.

[truckingtiger]

Try doing some research. PRIME is a bottom feeder. If you really want company paid training, then try Swift, Schnider, Werner. Everyone has their opinions on these companies but one thing that most drivers will agree on, DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH PRIME IN ANY WAY!
Personally, I would try Schnider. There is no perfect OTR company for trying but Schnider does seem to have a good rep. for training.
Almost forgot: Try Roehl also. Another training company that seems to OK to start at.

You mentioned Swift in your post...does that mean that you would recommend them? Most everyone on this forum and other forums do NOT. I have done some research and I like the way that Prime trains. Am I going to be with prime for 20 years? Maybe not, but Ill be trained right. Schneider is good too and they were my first choice. A small medical condition kept me from them. I have since gotten my permit and DOT medical card so I am good to go.

[YoungZ.W.]

Prime is a good for most drivers, but their not for everyone. Most of their Lease drivers do pretty good their but there has been some that it hasn't worked out for. On the company side it seems to be about the same as with the lease operators.They do have company paid training it last about 5-6 months, with a minimum of $600 per week in training pay. It is a hell of alot better than $300 at other carriers.

[Double R]

Try doing some research. PRIME is a bottom feeder. If you really want company paid training, then try Swift, Schnider, Werner. Everyone has their opinions on these companies but one thing that most drivers will agree on, DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH PRIME IN ANY WAY!
Personally, I would try Schnider. There is no perfect OTR company for trying but Schnider does seem to have a good rep. for training.
Almost forgot: Try Roehl also. Another training company that seems to OK to start at.

You mentioned Swift in your post...does that mean that you would recommend them? Most everyone on this forum and other forums do NOT. I have done some research and I like the way that Prime trains. Am I going to be with prime for 20 years? Maybe not, but Ill be trained right. Schneider is good too and they were my first choice. A small medical condition kept me from them. I have since gotten my permit and DOT medical card so I am good to go.

As a training company to get some experience, I would recomend Swift over PRIME any day.

[truckingtiger]

DoubleR - Im not trying to doubt you because I dont know which is better...but I have heard that Swift is a joke for training. I have also heard that they are great for training. Who do you believe? Ive heard good and bad about them all. I have talked to drivers from most of the companies that I applied for and Prime keeps getting rave reviews from the drivers. THOSE are the guys who are in the know. And no, before you ask, NONE of them asked me to say that they referred me to Prime. They gave me their honest opinions, I believe.

[Double R]

DoubleR - Im not trying to doubt you because I dont know which is better...but I have heard that Swift is a joke for training. I have also heard that they are great for training. Who do you believe? Ive heard good and bad about them all. I have talked to drivers from most of the companies that I applied for and Prime keeps getting rave reviews from the drivers. THOSE are the guys who are in the know. And no, before you ask, NONE of them asked me to say that they referred me to Prime. They gave me their honest opinions, I believe.

Honestly, ALL OTR COMPANIES SUCK!!!!!!!!! But since all you want is training, Swift, Schnider, Werner beats PRIME anyday. Keep in mind that PRIME is mainly lease/operators. You lease the truck off of them and are responesable for EVERYTHING! Go with a company that will train you as a COMPANY driver and get your 1-2 years experience and move on. Why any one would jump right into being a Lease/Operator with no experience in the industry I would never understand.
As for Swift, I have worked with several drivers who trained with them and they all say it is what you make of it. Just like all OTR companies.

[truckingtiger]

good points. I will NOT lease a truck. I am going to be a company driver for whoever I go with.

[Useless]

good points. I will NOT lease a truck. I am going to be a company driver for whoever I go with.

So, what made you decide against The Pumpkin??

I've been out of pocket lately, so you may have already covered that; sorry if I'm repeating an already covered issue!!

[truckingtiger]

was a slight medical issue. I just drifted away after that.

[Double R]

good points. I will NOT lease a truck. I am going to be a company driver for whoever I go with.

They stay away from PRIME. They will force you to become a lease/Operator. Get training as a company driver somewhere and then go from there. Who knows, you may like the company that you train with and stay for awhile. Just remember, OTR trucking is what YOU make of it.

[Evinrude]

Is there ANY company that would be good enough to drive for for you guys? SNI, nope, Crete...nope, Prime...na, Swift...no way, every other trucking company that is hiring...all bad. I wish you guys would actually pull a load for these companies before you put them down. Ive heard good and bad from all of them.

Im sure the company that you drive for is the perfect company. Gives you 8000 miles a week paying 5.00 per mile. Im happy that this is the case for you, but I need training and unfortunately, I have to go where the training is.

Than go a head and jump on with prime.....in fact lease on for the full otr rookie experience.

[truckingtiger]

you gotta love people with a GREAT attitude that you have. Tell me, have you ever pulled ONE load for Prime? If not, then why are you talking them down? If so, then explain WHY you hate Prime so much. What were YOUR experiences? Explain this to us instead of spewing your drivel that you heard at some truck stop.

[truckingtiger]

Double R - I just noticed that you were a traveling man. Ive done a bit of traveling myself, brother.

[Double R]

Double R - I just noticed that you were a traveling man. Ive done a bit of traveling myself, brother.

Then take the advice and stay away from PRIME. You will find many fellow "travelers" in this industry and none of would steer anyone in the wrong direction :wink: . A fellow "brother" of mine is training with Swift currently and has nothing bad to say about the training as of yet. Look into them, Schnider, Roehl, Werner even. Get the training first and then go from there.

[dollarshort]

If you think you have stress now....Just wait till you go aboard with Prime.
They will constantly bombard you with leasing a truck. Many other on here insisted they would never lease a truck only to come back and say they did and it was the biggest mistake of their life.

Unlike others on here that have not had the PRIME EXPERIENCE...I have.
Trust me, run as fast as you can in the opposite direction.

It's really not a big deal getting on with Prime. They make you jump through hoops thinking you are applying at a premier company when in fact if you can sit up straight in the seat and hold on to the steering wheel they will take you in. He**, you don't even have to speak English.

Good Luck, you're gonna need it.