Questions about life at Prime

Thanks! According to the recruiter, if I complete my refresher at an accredited school, it is 40k with a trainer since I have my CDL already. Given that the 40k includes all truck miles, it is not that long a period of time.

 

Thanks! That might be the better way to get my refresher! I'll learn the Prime way to do things and a bit about the job itself rather than just refreshing driving skills at a local school. Also, as an east coast guy, it will get me out to Spingmo for orientation, training, etc, which is an interest of mine. I like the idea of 48OTR and the idea of experiencing Prime at the main terminal.

 

I am sure I would find flatbed interesting, but I am concerned about tarping. My wife's cousin worked for a flatbed only company for 5 years and told me tarping can be really difficult at times. I am in great physical condition, but at 53, I am not sure flatbed is a fit. I have however given serious thought to it. My understanding is more regular drive hours and less crosswind impact especially when empty.

 

Thanks! Interesting to know. I had forgotten about my fear of heights. I originally felt flatbed would never work for me because of that, buts it seems many flatbed and tanker drivers are not comfortable with heights but work their way through it. Good that you have been able to do that. What do you think would be the best way for me to ultimately determine if flatbed could be a fit?

 

Great idea. I am seriously going to think about giving flatbed a try. I used to think I would see less home time with flatbed. I heard that the best area for flatbed is the mid-west. Is there enough flatbed in the NE to get me home and back out to the mid-west every 3 to 5 weeks? I know I see flatbeds on the roads near me (I84 NY and CT and I87 and I90 in NY), but I have been under the impression flatbed mostly runs mid-west. Please let me know if I have this right and if you see the home time possible for a NE resident.