My Prime INC Experience. (A Running Log)

Yup... no doubt about that. The bottom line as far as what Prime requires you to have is the CO minimum, and that is what the new troops have to finance before they leave the yard on their first dispatch.

 

Been while since I have had a chance to post. 26000 miles done and I will be in to upgrade before long. Been driving a lot of coast to coast. The key to tnt is when your not driving sleep. Make sure you get a good 8-10 hours and if needed use advil pm you wont wake up drowsy and stay away from energy drinks they will put a hurting on you after 7 hours of driving you will be too tired from your body crashing.

 

Thanks Jimmy, I definitely dont abuse them once in a while is key. I definitely would not recommend them being use on a daily basis.

 

According to my sleep doctor, if you use melatonin, be sure to take it for a few weeks and then cycle off of it for a few weeks as it can change your circadian rhythm if taken for too long.

 

I want to thank all the drivers who have helped me with your ideas and suggestions. I am going to get bills caught up here and make sure I have money to bring with me. I can not afford to be in school there with no money or a way to get money. So once I get this taken care of I will apply to Prime Inc. I feel it is a good decision.

Thanks,

 

First of all, thank you to all who have added to this thread but mostly to JimmyBones, who not only started this but had the fortitude to keep it going, current, and most of all very informative. This comment comes from a total newbie, although I have completed school and obtained my CDL, I have yet to put it to use and drive professionally again.

I read the first 40 or so pages, then had to take a break to take my 15 1/2 year old son to the DMV for his permit test (he passed!), then I read the rest of the thread. Threads like this provide a great resource and practical information to those of us who have yet to take the leap, but want to, and are willing to do a bit of research to hopefully land in a position which is more than just a temporary assignment to build some experience. I applaud all who have added meaningful posts to this thread, and thank all of you.

I am ready to take the plunge and head out over the road, and in fact have wanted to do this for quite some time. My issue is that I completed school nearly 3 months ago and now realize that the delay may be an issue. Any suggestions? Is this a significant problem?

Thanks again and to all... Stay Safe!
Gman

 

Talk to a recruiter and see what they tell you. Chances are you may be able to go straight to tnt training and get through the process faster. Good luck

 

Don't delay getting a job any longer! Your CDL has a "shelf-life" that has about expired, and any further delay will put you out of the running to get a starting position. You need to contact recruiting first thing in the morning.