Jim Palmer Cdl Training

Well, I have applied at almost all of the ones on this website, and been told they are not excepting students from my zip code. I am still waiting to hear from the last 2, but it's getting frustrating. Any advice if I am not able got get the company sponsored training?

Hi Vonda, just a thought, have you considered using a relative’s address? If that’s not an option, I was considering using an UPS store mail box. I applied to Knight & they don’t hire out of NYC. I researched & found that UPS stores issue you a physical address with your post box as either a “unit” or a “ suite” number. The only issue here is actually getting to the post box to collect your mail regularly.

Another thing you can do is actually call the recruiting dept of each company directly & ask them. I was told by a Prime recruiter that I didn’t qualify but figured I’d try again since they’re my first choice, and low & behold, this recruiter told me I did qualify.

One last thing is this. Don’t know how often you’re looking to get home but when I spoke to the second Prime recruiter I explained that I wasn’t looking to get home but 4 times per year at most. That I’d be living out of the truck for the 1st year & if it works out maybe for 2 years to save as much as possible.

One of the things I’ve learned from this site is to be your own advocate. Throughout this whole process, from the day you sent those applications until at least 1 year after you go first seat (solo), you are being scrutinized. Keep your head up, stay focused & stay safe.

Good luck & God bless.

Aaron Placencia.....

Thank you for the thread. I start at JP on this Monday the 5th. TT site has been the "Golden Key" with the foundational knowledge that I need to get started. I have been dissecting this site for the really real info. My recruiter Alex has been wonderful. I have had issues with the law in my background (over 15yrs), and have revealed this from the beginning. I am an upbeat person and make it a point to keep a smile on my face when speaking on the phone (maybe it helps), it seems to generate easy going conversations. I want to take this time to thank Brett for contacting me via email, You guys on this site are the "ish" (inner city slang y'all).

Aaron, are you still driving for JP. Also, I didn't have a lot of questions for my recruiter due to the fact of my extensive research and this site. (thanks again guys/gals). I am nervously excited. I worked shipping and receiving at Reinhart FoodService for many years and spent a lot of time with drivers, both OTR and local. I helped out as a driver's helper a few times and let's just say "hell no to that local food delivery... hahaha). I am leaning towards refrigerated as I have experience dealing with them. Hope to meet you Aaron and again, thank you Trucking Truth family.

Last I heard from Aaron, he was leaving JP. I don't where he landed or if he's still trucking. Calls and texts have gone unanswered. Good luck with your training.

I have been researching a lot of companies and I was at first set on Prime. After speaking to Alex at Jim Palmer, I have decided they are the best option. The pay is a little less but I like that I am regional and the wife likes that I have opportunity to pass-thru home more often. I also like the pet policy of no size/breed restriction and no deposit. All my dogs are well over the Prime size limit. Are there any current trainees or recent grads that can give me heads up? Is the average of 2500 miles per week attainable? Ideally I want to be 2700-3000 at some point in my career.

Is this still the test? 2yrs later..lol

Yes sir.

Is the drug test at JP urinalysis only?

Wow great story! Congrats on passing 1st try! I'm nervous as hell just wondering if i'd be accepted to a school😂