Prime Company Driver

Not every one would agree with that! I once got a bill w/o insurance for a procedure that was covered under insurance, it was about half what they charged my insurance company. So, I submitted the bill to my insurance and they picked up the whole bill. Just let me say that they covered my copays as that was less than what was originally submitted to them by the hospital and saved them a ton of money. MY point is that if you don't have insurance the hospital will work with u and lower the bill if you will just talk to them and ask.

 

So in general would you say that freight has started to pick back up from early last year? Aso we would be going company.

 

Gotta agree with U2. 6000 seems high for an average. Our numbers certainly were not that high, and U2 was very aggressive about delivering early when possible. He was also very good at managing our time, getting us new 70s whenever time allowed etc. We had more than a few solo loads, but of course, as a team, you're ready to reload right away. We ran pretty steady and I think it would be a stretch to average 6000 miles in our less than perfect world. But hey, I'm a rookie... What the heck do I know?

Good luck with the new trainee U2!

 

Thanks U2EXIT and emton,

Fron reading around on here and else where 6000 seemed like a pretty high average. U2 do you like running team or solo better?

 

The last time I teamed was when I was training with a lease op - the last part of '07. At that time as I recall, we were averaging above 5500 miles, with as many as 7000 in a week. Now, freight was stronger, and this was a lease-op truck.

 

Hey everyone I'm really relieved I passed my CDL permit test on Wednesday now I can start orientation a step ahead of the game. Does anyone know the availability of trainers at SpringMo after orientation? Or are people waiting for a trainer very long. I start orientation on Feb. 23 Do ironpony or U2Exit have any advise, I like your comments, you guys seem to be putting very good info out there. Thx.

 

Hey all,
I'm thinking about going with Prime as a company driver. I do not have a CDL or permit yet. Would it be better for me to get my permit in my home state before trying to get into Prime's training? Also, I live in SC just south (about 10 miles) of Charlotte, NC. Reasonably close to interstates 77 and 85. Would this work to my advantage in getting home time with Prime? Thanks...

 

I had a trainee on thru the end of December, and my miles were averaging just over 5000 a week on a lease truck.