Smoking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by truckergirl80, Jul 7, 2020.

  1. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    Student : Anything !
     
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  3. Razorwyr

    Razorwyr Road Train Member

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    If you want to quit, quit once you get your own truck. In training you are going to be stressed enough. You may find yourself smoking a little more than normal from stress and/or boredom as well. Plus, if you request a smoking trainer, it's going to make it harder to quit. If you request a non-smoking trainer and you want a cigarette, life is going to suck. Get through the stress of training, then make that decision.
     
  4. bryan21384

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    Prime is based in Missouri and you live in Missouri. That state or the companies within do not promote a smoke free environment. I only say that because of the cheap cigarette prices. I buy cartons there with regularity
     
  5. mover man

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    Answer all questions honestly, with as few words as possible.
    Never volunteer anything, the answer to the question not asked is silence.
    The last thing I volunteered for was the volunteer army.
     
  6. truckergirl80

    truckergirl80 Light Load Member

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    Sitting at the airport, waiting for the plane that will take me to the biggest and best change of my entire life. I will still be here until next week and periodically as much as I can during Orientation/PSD/TNT Phases. I thank you all again for your wonderful advice. I will do what Rayzor suggested and wait until I get my own truck to decide if i'm going to continue my path to stop smoking or not because I know what they said was true. It will be harder to do it while i'm in training, and if I get a non smoking truck my life is going to suck and if I get a smoking truck and decide to not continue smoking my life is going to suck even more than. So, that's what i'm going to do wait till i'm out on my own than make that decision.
     
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  7. drivingmissdaisy

    drivingmissdaisy Road Train Member

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    Prime is ok to start but understand there are much better companies out there.
     
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  8. truckergirl80

    truckergirl80 Light Load Member

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    That's for me to decide, i've heard great things about prime. For me, it seems like Prime is the best choice. I've heard nothing but good things about them.
     
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  9. drivingmissdaisy

    drivingmissdaisy Road Train Member

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    Ok bud.
     
  10. Dockbumper

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    I know several Prime drivers. They like the Company, like the people, like the pay. I think you are making a good choice. I believe they pay you during school and feed you too. Just be prepared for a long road training process. I think it is 50,000 miles to the Truck. You will start out doing all of the driving with the trainer in the passenger seat until said trainer feels comfortable with your skills and feels like you can handle things on your own. You will then begin running teams. Just be aware, most trainers at Prime are lease ops. Do NOT under any circumstances, let them or ANYBODY ELSE at Prime talk you into that!!!!!! On the plus side, they have some of the best rookie pay out there. This business is what YOU make of it. Good luck to you!
     
  11. Dockbumper

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    Let me add.......The road training used to be split in two phases with 2 separate trainers. PSD and TNT. Please keep us up to date on your adventure. It is always nice to follow new drivers progress. It can also help other aspiring drivers to make a decision on how to pursue their training.
     
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