Going "Prime"time

been reading through the thread here.i started out with wil-trans which was linked to prime in a way.then jumped over to prime about a year later.stayed with them till about a year after they bought out rocor,if anyone remembers that.

can anyone tell me what has changed if anything?back when i worked there it was great other than the price of the lease per week.i was paying around 1100 + tire fund and so on.it was a brand new mack back then.i left on good terms and just wanted to see whats going on there now.

 

NYC? Easy way to deal with it. Midnite to 4AM. Otherwise take the Tappan Zee, and go around.

That's about the same for fixed expenses these days... probably a little more now because of the increased cost with the EPA2010 engines. We're paying for reefer fuel we use now (not so good,) but the controllers in the new Carrier reefer units are real miserly compared to the old ThermoKings (much improved0 - the only time you spend a lot in reefer fuel is late summer with a frozen or ice cream load.

The fuel bill is still the gating factor on your weekly cashflow, lots of loads, and it will depend a lot on who your FM is.

 

what is the difference between flatbed and reefer in driving, what is your reason for wanting to switch to flatbed?
BTW thanks for your updates, i know that prime is where i want to be. i am waiting to get a leave date, sometime after Oct. 9th when i'll be finished with school.
i am a little nervous because i never drove a big truck, but excited and ready to learn as much as i can before the snow starts.

one more question, do you know if prime drivers drive through and to Canada? i've always wanted to see some of that country.

 

Like ORD said it becomes second nature pretty quickly. It was a white knuckle ride that first day. Every day gets better. While it gets easier you learn everyday. YOu just have to get used to how big you are on the road. And for me it is all about putting myself in a position to make safe choices before they become oh crap moments. I see drivers every day push into tight spots. You will do fine if you just drive to live. Priority 1 deliver load safely. Priority 2 Deliver load on time. Proper planning makes these 2 very easy to achieve

 

Told you that you'd knock it outta the park. Gratz!

 

OpenRoadDreamer, I was told that the weekly payment is $50. But it is a total of $1,000 with $300 up front.

I know what you mean about the furball. Mine hates being off the truck.
I'll be starting in about 2-3 weeks myself.