Why does it matter how fast you go, as long as you're okay with the pay? I make .40CPM (with no previous experience), drive @ 58-60MPH most of the time, and 2500-3000 miles a week keeps me happy. I actually enjoy being slow. It keeps me away from the idiots. I'm comfortable hanging behind everyone else.
I don't own or pay in anyway for the truck I'm in, or for the loads, or for the fuel, or the insurance, or maintenance...
Theres a reason for the turnover rates, IMO. It's "free training" and a half-decent paying job. That sounds pretty enticing for someone without many options. Then they get there and realize that it's not for them, and bail. Through a community college where you pay up front, you're likely already committed to the career, to some extent. The point being that if you truly think this job is for you, and you're okay with all the challenges it might pose, than it doesn't matter where you get your license. If you really feel it's something you can do long term, might as well take the free training.
I agree about the industry as a whole though, it is a scam. I'll be getting out as soon as I can manage. My experience with Prime has been great, but overall, this job just isn't worth it. Of course, I'm in the flatbed division, reefer might be a whole different story. I keep to a fairly consistent schedule, might as well be a 9-5. Some days I take 12 or 14 hours (break) instead of 10. If I can do that and still get 2.5k miles, more power to me.
What is the downside?
Discussion in 'Prime' started by CuriousG, Oct 9, 2014.
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Man this op sounds like a recruiter.
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Heck with all the research I've done maybe I could be a recruiter, but I hate working commission jobs and I could not sell a space heater to an Eskimo. -
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Hey All,
Well after much research I will be applying to Prime. Need to finish moving to Oregon over the next two weeks then submit my application. I know these next few months will be slow for fright, but so be it. I like the longer training Prime offers and I even like the slower truck speeds. It will take better trip planning but better to be safe than quick in my book.
My only worry is hometime. I am moving to a town called North Bend in Oregon and its a tiny coastal town. I don't expect to get home more than once every 6 weeks and I have a place to park a bobtail at my home and if I have a trailer I spoke with a shopping center 2 blocks away that I can see from my place and they are fine if I park there.
One last question other than Prime HQ where else does Prime have terminals?
Thanks to all the Prime drivers on this forum. I have been reading your posts and going with Prime is a no-brainier in my book. I will probably go flatbed for the physical activity, but will take reefer if flatbed will not get me home ever.
Drive safe till I see you out there all!
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It was an ok company to start out for me. The Training got dragged out due to trainer's truck breaking down a few times and he took two weeks off at Xmas. Took me 3.5 months to get my 40K.
The Lt Weight truck they gave me was ok for the extra $$. The hometime after Solo was never LESS THAN 3 weeks. averaged 4, sometimes out 5.
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Thanks true. Yup stil following and still doing all my research and homework.
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