To All Prospective Drivers Worried About The Contract Commitment

It's not a new concern but is asked about frequently. Prospective drivers are concerned about signing a contract locking them in with a company for a year or so. Our answer is always the same because it holds true. That year flies by so fast you won't believe it's over.

You might not remember what you had for dinner or where you slept last night because you're so focused on learning how to operate your rig safely, making your pickups and deliveries on time, and properly trip-planning.

To illustrate just how little that year is in the grand scheme of things, I'm going to mention a program specific to my company that Zen Joker filled me in on. For second and third year drivers, you can sign another one-year commitment to get one or two weeks more of paid time off. After mulling it over for a bit, I asked my wife her thoughts. "Yes, sign it." was her instant reply, and she's much smarter than me! 😁 What did make my decision easier is that half that year will be filled with the tour I'm currently on, and I wouldn't leave before it's over anyways.

But all this is to say, the first year really does fly by so quick and it'll be over before you know it. I'm so confident that subsequent years will do the same that I signed another one. So sign that contract that will get you quality training with a reputable company and lay the groundwork for an amazing career with future opportunities you might not even know exist yet.

Hey Sandman, really good post and demonstrates the benefits of stability in our profession. That program Veriha has is exceptional and I’m glad it was available to you. Good move taking advantage of it.

It's funny, Knight is no contract. I could have gone elsewhere the day after I got my CDL.

I stayed there for 3 and a half years. I hadn't maxed my earnings potential, they had great resources and at that time, a lot of flexibility still. I had built a reputation as a solid driver that netted me really great outcomes. It would have been a bad move to go elsewhere.

I intended on the 1 year at Prime... here I am... 1 month shy of 9 years. Boy did it fly by!

I got my CDL through Prime with the intent to leave after a year. I stayed for a bit over 3.5 years, and only left because my family was begging me to find a local job.

I enjoyed driving at prime way more than I ever expected.

I firmly believe company sponsored CDL programs are the way to go.

Hey gang...hope everyone is well and staying safe...been a minute.

Kearsey I remember when you started at Prime and some of the challenges you overcame in the first year. A testament to focus, commitment to excellence and down-home stick-to-itivness!

9 years is an awesome achievement...!

I intended on the 1 year at Prime... here I am... 1 month shy of 9 years. Boy did it fly by!

Hey G-Town, glad to see you are still kicking. Are you still in Delaware area? The wife and I made a trip to see our daughter in California, MD. near Patuxent River NAS and I thought about you. Don't be a stranger. Hope you're doing well.

Hey Brother I am doing great down her in Lower Slower. Thanks for asking.

Busy, very busy. Still driving for the land clearing outfit, been almost 3 years. Enjoying life and getting ready to retire soon...which only means I'll be driving part time. I gotta be around trucks...it's in my DNA!

Hey G-Town, glad to see you are still kicking. Are you still in Delaware area? The wife and I made a trip to see our daughter in California, MD. near Patuxent River NAS and I thought about you. Don't be a stranger. Hope you're doing well.

Hey G, good to see you! I just spoke of you recently somewhere. Glad to see all is well, my friend.

Ditto, glad to hear from you G. Awesome news your doing well!!!