prime tarping

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Josh.w.smith, May 2, 2015.

  1. Josh.w.smith

    Josh.w.smith Bobtail Member

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    I just spoke with prime recruiter again I have everything almost settled just waiting on them to verify one last job and I should be ready to go but the recruiter last minute told me that at Prime if you go Flatbed that you have to pay for your own tarps chains and what not...and I guess its about 2500-3000 which they take out weekly from your checks that wasn' even mentioned on their site ...now the only other thing they have in my area is refrigerated tanker you have to live 30 miles from Houston . I'm kind of second guessing prime now for that reason alone ...might just wait on mavericks opening in June ...question is do you usually pay for tarps chains and things in other companies also?
     
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  3. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    No, I cant think of any of the big companies that have their company driver buy their equipment like that. Prime used to have higher tarp pay ($50) than the other places and the difference in pay would pay off the equipment in the long run. But quite a few places have raised tarp pay around $35-$45 or so so I don't think it's worth the time it would take for it to pay off.

    If your just looking for a year experience I'd say reefer is a better deal.
     
  4. Josh.w.smith

    Josh.w.smith Bobtail Member

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    Yea its still $50 and yes just in it for the experience so I might just wait on maverick since they pay and offer more then prime does from what I know...not sure if I wanna do refrigerated cuz I heard dealing with the grocery stores and stuff sucks bad if that's the same thing..
     
  5. Stew209

    Stew209 Medium Load Member

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    I cant see a company forcing a company driver to buy tarps, chains, etc...it makes no sense. If that's the case though screw them.
     
  6. Josh.w.smith

    Josh.w.smith Bobtail Member

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    Yea it was all good until the recruiter hit me with that crap!
     
  7. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Prime O/O's pay for their equipment. Co. drivers……..no
     
  8. Josh.w.smith

    Josh.w.smith Bobtail Member

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    Well I thought that until she told me otherwise
     
  9. Jumbo

    Jumbo Road Train Member

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    Maybe she had company driver and L/P mixed up?
     
  10. Josh.w.smith

    Josh.w.smith Bobtail Member

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    I would hope not ..I was very specific while talking to her...I'm going to call again when she gets back to office on Tuesday
     
  11. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Company drivers and L/O pay for the equipment. :yes2557: Company drivers get $50 tarp pay and L/O gets whatever the "tarp pay" is.
     
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