Prime CDL Training

Looks like I may be going company-sponsored thru Prime; one thing I'm not 100% clear on is where you get your CDL Permit/license if you go thru them - I assume it's in your home state, but some of the info on their site indicates their school issues permits/licenses in Missouri. Anyone recently go thru them, and if so, what was your experience?

You get your permit and license issued to you in Missouri then you transfer it to your home state.

You get your permit and license issued to you in Missouri then you transfer it to your home state.

Then why get your permit before you go to Missouri

I dont know how prime operates, but from what I've seen most companies require you to have it prior to going to their program. Even if they dont require it, I'd still get permit in advance so your ahead of the game, less stressed trying to pass the permit test along with the other people that need to do so. I've read in some of the programs your able to begin using simulators sooner if you dont need to go through all the permit testing/instruction

I dont know how prime operates, but from what I've seen most companies require you to have it prior to going to their program. Even if they dont require it, I'd still get permit in advance so your ahead of the game, less stressed trying to pass the permit test along with the other people that need to do so. I've read in some of the programs your able to begin using simulators sooner if you dont need to go through all the permit testing/instruction

I know all that but thought with prime you had to get your permit before going

I know all that but thought with prime you had to get your permit before going

Not a requirement - just a good idea, not only to simplify your life and reduce stress while at orientation but also to exhibit the attitude that you are willing to do what it takes and do it on your own . . . your attitude is very important in this business and just doing something "because you have to" is not showing self-initiative . . . anyone can do just what they have to, successful people do what ever it takes to be successful . . . there is a major difference . . .

Jopa

I also just looked at converting an out-of-state CDL to a MA CDL; looks like they want 2 years experience on the other state's CDL, or you have to re-test - Is this pretty much the norm, or is this another example of 'pain-in-the-@ss-achusetts'? LOL

I also just looked at converting an out-of-state CDL to a MA CDL; looks like they want 2 years experience on the other state's CDL, or you have to re-test - Is this pretty much the norm, or is this another example of 'pain-in-the-@ss-achusetts'? LOL

Maryland don't take those out of state cdl you get from a company sponsored training so you have to get permit in the state first.....

Transferring rules seem to vary from state to state - as far as "age of CDL" - and what you have to "re-take" to transfer.

99% of states require you to re-do HazMat (including background) to transfer - but since there is no such thing as a "HM Permit" - you don't actually GET the HM, until you have a full CDL in-hand.

Out of state "CDL Permits" are OK to use in training - as long as you have a fully licensed CDL-holder in the front seat next to you.

Having your permit in-hand when showing up - allows you to "by-pass" the initial process in school, of taking the written exams and obtaining your permit.

Some schools REQUIRE a permit from your home state in advance of coming in - so do not - and some others require you to obtain your permit in the state where you are going to school, testing in that state - and then transferring to your home state. I've heard that others still, require you to take your skills/pre-trip/road test in your home state.

I have never heard of ANYONE (regardless of schools permit requirements) that has used the HIGH ROAD TRAINING PROGRAM - not passing their written/permit exams ON THE FIRST TRY.

Rick

Transferring rules seem to vary from state to state - as far as "age of CDL" - and what you have to "re-take" to transfer.

99% of states require you to re-do HazMat (including background) to transfer - but since there is no such thing as a "HM Permit" - you don't actually GET the HM, until you have a full CDL in-hand.

Out of state "CDL Permits" are OK to use in training - as long as you have a fully licensed CDL-holder in the front seat next to you.

Having your permit in-hand when showing up - allows you to "by-pass" the initial process in school, of taking the written exams and obtaining your permit.

Some schools REQUIRE a permit from your home state in advance of coming in - so do not - and some others require you to obtain your permit in the state where you are going to school, testing in that state - and then transferring to your home state. I've heard that others still, require you to take your skills/pre-trip/road test in your home state.

I have never heard of ANYONE (regardless of schools permit requirements) that has used the HIGH ROAD TRAINING PROGRAM - not passing their written/permit exams ON THE FIRST TRY.

Rick

The HM stuff makes perfect sense (hauling HM on a permit seems silly on it's face, at least to me...); what seems a bit stranger to me is getting a Missouri CDL permit, then a Missouri CDL, while having a Massachusetts Class 'D' (non-commercial) license; seems strange to be issued a CDL by a state that I'm not a resident of, plus having 2 chances to screw up the road test kinda doubles the risk, if ya know what I mean (I'm not overly concerned about any of the written tests, I retain those kind of things fairly well)

I guess I should bring this up with the recruiter I'm dealing with...