Prime Inc. Orientation Oct, 2010

Original Poster seems to be now FLAT BEDDING with SWIFT ?

 

Makes one wonder, doesn't it?

 

That's true. I only went home like four times last year I was with them by my choice. And I hauled many medical loads that paid $2.50 to $3.00 a mile to the truck going from the East coast to the Southern California area. Do the math it adds up.

 

I spoke to a recruiter at Prime and he advised me that it was easier if I recieved my Class A permit from my homestate. Why on earth did you have to take another physical? Also was it any different then the standard DOT physical and drug screening. I am just curious because I plan on going there in the near future.

 

They have no idea who did your existing DOT physical, and under what conditions it was given. This one is with our in-house doctor, so they KNOW it was done properly. There are a ton of quacks, chiropractors and charlitans out there who will sign a DOT physical form for anyone!

 

If you already hold a dot medical card, why do they have you take another physical and drug screen? Is it just the standard for this company, or do they have their own drug and physical test that you must pass. In other words is this a standard DOT exam? Please let me know at your earliest convinience.

 

The post above from Iron Pony,and if that does not convince you,it is THIER tuck,-they make the rules......

 

Yup, DOT "standard" plus whatever other conditions the company screens for - i.e., sleep apnea and BMI limits.

It doesn't matter that "you hold a DOT medical card." They will have you do another physical. As Bumpy149 said, its their truck and they make the rules. BTW... this is a common practice in the industry - not all companies will redo your physical, but many do.

 

Your DOT card is the minimum requirements. Truck companies are allowed to set more stringent standards if they choose. Yes and no to your question. Prime while hold you to a higher standard in the BMI Index dept.

You seem a little too worried about your physical. Maybe thou dost protest too much.

Prime uses their own doctor, that way some schmuck can't pay off, or shop around for a shady doctor to sign off on their DOT card.

Oh, and after you get hired, there are only a select few doctors you are allowed to use to renew your DOT physical.