GunMetal345's Tanker Lease Experience

Discussion in 'Prime' started by GunMetal345, Jun 30, 2013.

  1. GunMetal345

    GunMetal345 Light Load Member

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    I'm a company driver with Celadon right now because they called back first. I have expenses that need to be taken care of before I can transition into another vocation. At this point I just need a paycheck. It will be a few before I invest in anything else. Looking into welding. It will probably be a year and a half before I can make that move.
     
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  3. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Good luck man! Don't be a stranger around these parts, 'n try not to blow our doors off... well, too much! LOL!!!
     
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  4. GunMetal345

    GunMetal345 Light Load Member

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    I'll be around this thread for a little while and yes that accelerator is all the way down because I'm not paying for it, lol
     
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  5. Boy Howdey

    Boy Howdey Medium Load Member

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    Why didn't you stay with Prime as a company driver?
     
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  6. Chucktaylor

    Chucktaylor Road Train Member

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    A lease driver that didn't complete their lease and was transferred to company is like a unicorn.

    ive never, ever been pressured to go lease, but Prime will bend over backwards to get you in a lease truck the second you show interest. Losing money as a LO and wanting to move to company? I've met a few who have tried, and have never met anyone that was allowed to move by prime.

    Complete the lease, then I don't imagine they'd have a problem moving a driver to company.
     
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  7. ironpony

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    I have. You need a FM willing to say he wants you back.
     
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  8. popcorn169

    popcorn169 Road Train Member

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    Good luck with Celadon. Are you running region or all 48? The reason I ask is that I might run into you one day. Hope all is well and everyone have a safe trip.
     
  9. popcorn169

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    As far as the leases go I know this is off subject but I have been wanting to give it a shot but I was looking at JCT. Have been talking to a few drivers just trying to get the nerve to make the jump.

    As stated I know this is off topic but just wanted to know what to look out for. Sorry.
     
  10. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Same things as anywhere else, but it's a huge crapshoot anywhere. What happens when you get a few years into it, and JCT decides it's time to pull the rug out from under you? If you can possibly wait, save the money and buy your truck you'll be much better off.
     
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  11. GunMetal345

    GunMetal345 Light Load Member

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    I went to Prime because I wanted to lease. As a company guy I want miles and home time. Mostly home time after the last year.

    I don't want to be riding around fuming over my failed business venture either. Clean break was best for everyone.
     
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