Prime Inc driver thread

**OpenRoadDreamer** · 02.29.2012

The cute trucks can legally pull more weight than the fullsize trucks can, on the reefer side anyway. Ive pulled 49160 on my skateboard with a fullsize.

**ironpony** · 02.29.2012

Originally Posted by Quiettime

What exactly do those ultra light trucks weigh? How much weight did they save by chopping the sleeper? How many of your loads are really that heavy?

We have major corporations who have given us other people's business because of the lightweight tractor program. Used to see Marten and CRE in a lot of those shippers - not any longer.

That means there are more loads available for the guys in lightweights = more money.

The idea is to put nearly 49,000 lbs in a reefer. That may cut as many as 100 loads from a shipper over the course of a month, but we have more since all of the loads are ours.

**leadbelly** · 03.02.2012

Hello everyone,
Thought I would drop a line here as I enjoy my last few days at home before I set off to Springfield. Can't wait to get out there and get rolling again. I drove a couple of years back in the early 90's and am jumping back in to the industry. Can't wait to see all my old friends at Sysco again lol. Pulled frozen Shrimp and seafood all over 48 and canada.
I will be arriving on Monday the 5th so if there any trainers gonna be open
around the 11th come down and scoop me up. Looking to get this 40k done and start turnin and earnin...and btw i smoke

**Quiettime** · 03.02.2012

To get 49 grand in a reefer, you have to be trimming more than the sleeper; do you know where the rest of the weight savings comes from? Are they running the ultra-lights on the tankers too?

**ironpony** · 03.02.2012

Originally Posted by Quiettime

To get 49 grand in a reefer, you have to be trimming more than the sleeper; do you know where the rest of the weight savings comes from? Are they running the ultra-lights on the tankers too?

Weight savings on the trailer, wide singles, one fuel tank, ditch the passenger seat. It adds up.

**grenade668** · 03.03.2012

Hello all,

I just want to ask a question about what to expect to be prepared and stay a step ahead.

I'm leaving for Pittston PA in the morning to start orientation.going in as a c seat.

3 days orientation then out with a trainer for 40,000 miles.

If anyone can give me a run down I would greatly appreciate it!!!!

Thank you hope to meet some o you soon

**leadbelly** · 03.03.2012

Originally Posted by grenade668

Hello all,

I just want to ask a question about what to expect to be prepared and stay a step ahead.

I'm leaving for Pittston PA in the morning to start orientation.going in as a c seat.

3 days orientation then out with a trainer for 40,000 miles.

If anyone can give me a run down I would greatly appreciate it!!!!

Thank you hope to meet some o you soon

well grenade the information i have is pretty much what is on Prime's website and what i have tracked down on this very forum. 4 day orientation and then 2-4 weeks with a trainer.once that's done you head out as a B seat for 30,000 miles with a driver trainer.then you get all all that done you are assigned a truck and off you go. again specifics about money and requirements are listed in this forum and on prime's website. personally myself i can't wait to leave tomorrow and get this ball rolling.

**DragonTamerBrat** · 03.03.2012

Originally Posted by leadbelly

well grenade the information i have is pretty much what is on Prime's website and what i have tracked down on this very forum. 4 day orientation and then 2-4 weeks with a trainer.once that's done you head out as a B seat for 30,000 miles with a driver trainer.then you get all all that done you are assigned a truck and off you go. again specifics about money and requirements are listed in this forum and on prime's website. personally myself i can't wait to leave tomorrow and get this ball rolling.

Not quite. C-seat is an incoming driver w/ a CDL in hand.

**grenade668** · 03.03.2012

Originally Posted by DragonTamerBrat

Not quite. C-seat is an incoming driver w/ a CDL in hand.

I sent you a private message DragonTamersBrat can you please Tell me the answer I seek.

**leadbelly** · 03.04.2012

well it's finally here..departure day.bus leaves in 4 hours for springmo..hope all of you are doing well and pray everything goes well for me out there .i really need this opportunity to work out and become something positive for me. been a rough couple of years for me(long story)anyway hope to meet new friends and learn all the new regs.sure hope those trainers know it all cause i sure don't lol.see ya out there.not sure when i will be able to post again. be safe!!!