Disqualifiers for Prime?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by borgg, Jan 5, 2015.

  1. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Good enough... understand that your using days are over. Good luck.
     
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  3. borgg

    borgg Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the luck, and not to be rude but I have been clean for two years by choice and will remain so with or without this job. My using days have BEEN over, my question clearly stated my situation, and frankly I don't need reminded of something I have been doing on my own for years before coming to the community with what I felt was a legitimate question. Most comments have been helpful; others have been, to be blunt, a little insulting.

    I can understand some skepticism, but I feel like two years is long enough to earn some credibility, especially when I have tried to be nothing but respectful and humble to this community.
     
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  4. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    I do so hate it when the wife says to me: I told ya so!

    Now I get to use it!!! Nah...I'll go with: What did Otter tell ya?:biggrin_25514:
     
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  5. jeff18

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    well then weigh stations should be run by the feds not the states.
     
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  6. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    This is not like normal jobs... the stress, isolation and frustration that goes along with it are the kind of things that lead to relapse. There's no one out here to keep an eye on one either, so the temptations can be overwhelming. The problem is that you are operating an 80,000 pound piece of equipment in the general public... if something goes wrong, coupled with being high, people can end up dead quickly. The courts don't treat us the same way as hopped up four wheelers... we end up in prison for screwing up. Its a lot of responsibility. This happened last night...

    http://www.kare11.com/story/news/local/2015/01/07/1-dead-2-injured-in-semi-crash-on-i-94-in-eau-claire/21378227/
     
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  7. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    i havn't had a drink in 15 years but i will give IP a random on his tire next time i see him :biggrin_255:
     
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  8. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Good thing you ain't got enuff hair to worry about the Vitalis!

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  9. borgg

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    I agree 100% and believe as you do that this occupation deserves to be held at that standard of safety due to the risk involved. With that said, I never once worked under the influence, even as just a bartender, let alone be willing to risk my life or others by getting in a vehicle high. Also, I wasn't addicted to heroin- quitting smoking is pretty much a matter of realizing it wasn't doing me any favors. It was never a "crutch" or something I "needed." I never had withdrawals or anything. It has been a hell of a lot harder to stop drinking pop than it ever was to stop smoking. I am not advocating it or saying it wasn't a big deal. I am saying that for me, personally, I wouldn't have wasted anyone's time- Prime's, this forums, or mine- if I wasn't entirely sure this wasn't more important to me than a cheap buzz.
    I haven't needed anyone on my back to keep off that lifestyle. I just decided it wasn't worth it anymore- especially if it was going to prevent me from better opportunities- and I came to that conclusion a long ways back.

    But I am way offtopic and if nothing else admire your dedication to safety.

    Going back to those habits is not a choice I am willing to make, regardless of this job. I choose not to simply because I don't want to. It isn't hard.
     
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  10. Solo_Seat

    Solo_Seat Medium Load Member

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    Good enough...quit defending yourself, I think you've explained it enough. If someone hasn't figured it out by now, then that issue belongs to them. Good luck.
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    You still didn't answer my question,does Prime know about your 2 failed tests?Sure 2 yrs is enough time to earn credibility but not in the trucking industry,its very unforgiving.If you think Prime will give you a chance don't be surprised if they do not.Remember I called and talked to the recruiter refer back to post #39.They have policies and will not brake them for a selected few.The smaller companies yes but reputable companies,no.
     
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