prime orientation 1-31 springfield,mo. NEED INFO,PLEASE!

You can get your passport once you get there. Things to bring have been answered several times already in these threads, you have 2 day to catch up on them before you leave. Try emailing your recruiter, if that doesn't work call another one.

 

You will get your permit within a few days of arriving.

 

It is in your best interest to get it in your home state, before you go, so you have one less thing to worry about while your there. If not you can take the MO CDL drivers permit test there.

 

This is the cookie cutter letter that they sent back in Sept, 2011. This might be of use, but get ahold of the rec for bus info.


If Unable to attend scheduled date, Please call or email me so I can adjust the orientation list.


·ASeat -- 7 + months current OTR
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·B1 Seat -- 5 or 6 months of OTR experience.(will need to run 2nd seat for 15,,000 miles )
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·B2 Seat -- 3 or 4 months of OTR experience.(will need to run 2nd seat for 30,000 miles )
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·C Seat -- student graduate up to 2 months OTR experience.(will need to run 2nd seat for 40,000 miles)
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·D Seat (student program) – No experience. (get 100 hours w/ an instructor $200 advance per week. Then run 2nd seat for 30,000 miles guaranteed minimum $600 a week or @ .12cpm (whichever is greater). Once you complete the required miles you will become an A Seat driver . As an A Seat you can either stay as company driver or become a Lease driver – IF you are a D seat, there will be a $100 non refundable entry fee. Also if you are getting your Class A permit in Mo., an additional $32.50 will be required to obtain the Mo. Permit. If you hold a class B license you will have to bring an Additional $50 ( Cash or Money Order Please)
.·RSeat ($100 non refundable fee) after driving assessment goes out with a trainer for30,000 combined miles

*Road Test for B1, B2, C & A seat drivers*​

Travel Arrangements. Hotel Information
Greyhound Bus to: Campus Inn
Springfield Greyhound Station 2610 N. Glenstone Ave.
2425 E. Kearney St. Springfield, MO 25803
Springfield Mo 65803 417-866-6671


Bus Confirmation # :

To check greyhound schedule call 800-440-7712. Or you can even go to www.greyhound.com. Must pick up ticket within 10 days, do not lose bus ticket because we can not reissue another ticket if yours has already been picked up.

Additional Hotel Information:
-Your room will be available 6:00 a.m. the say before orientation.
-You will share a room with another Prime driver.
-Upon arrival at the hotel we recommend you to check into the SIM (C1) room for the driving skills evaluation which is open until 10:00p.m.
-Springfield area residents will not be provided a room at the hotel.


*Upon arrival in Springfield, MO you are going to call the Prime shuttle once you arrive @ the greyhound station. Shuttle # 417-766-4501 hours are 6a.m.- 10p.m. 7 days a week. For after hour shuttle call 417-343-0504. If not available call 417-521-3911 or 417-866-0001 & ask for security which they will arrange to have you picked up.

Orientation Schedule​

Monday @ 7a.m. Independent Contractors – A or B1 seat drivers
Tuesday @ 700 a.m. for Prime Student Drivers “D” Seat Drivers
Wednesday @ 7:00 a.m. for Company Drivers – A, B1, B2, or C seat drivers
( you will need to arrive in Springfield, MO the day before your scheduled orientation date)
Orientation if held @ the Campus Inn. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided by Prime.

Items to Bring. ​

·State Certified Birth Certificate, Passport, or Green Card. ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTO COPIES or Hospital Certificates. Birth Certificate must not be laminated. THIS IS MANDATORY! (If you need to order a birth certificate you can contact your states department of Vital Statistics or go to www.vitalchek.com )
·Pens, Notebook, and a highlighter
·Social Security Card
·(Class A cdl. (hard copy. Also must be from your current state of residence)
·Voided Check ( if you want direct deposit )
·Social Security Numbers & birth dates of dependents for health insurance paperwork
.·Last 10 years of work history w/ dates and phone numbers. If a C or D seat, only 5 years will be required.
.·2 personal references & 5 emergency contacts with phone numbers.
·Enough clothing (warm & cold ) & gear for 2 weeks on the road.
·AB, c and D seat drivers must bring a pillow & sleeping bag. Or pillow and blanket
·D Seat Drivers see above. . You may bring a cdl permit from your current state. If bringing a CDL permit with you, there will only be a required $100 fee.
·If you are being trained by your spouse please bring a copy of your marriage license in order not to be charged the $100 (student program) fee.
·If you have had a name change you must bring proof of name change or original marriage license & original SS card.
Please do not put your personal documents in the luggage you check in on the bus. You should carry all personal documents such as Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, SS Card, passports, etc. in your carry on bags.
*All drivers will he required to apply for a TWIC (transportation workers identity card) and a US passport during orientation*

****If you are presently employed you must quit job prior to coming into orientation. Also if you are currently driving you must turn your truck into the correct location that company requires you to do so before coming to Prime or we will not be able to hire you. ****

****If you are due a reimbursement for driving into Springfield, MO please check w/ Matt Rachel or Paul Cotter before you leave orientation.****

Be prepared for the following: electronic log training, criminal background check & fingerprinting, drug screen, dot physical, preliminary road test, integrity interview, and classroom instruction. **if you have any medical history that you think may affect your physical please discuss the concern before attending orientation.
If you already have a CPAP machine, please be sure to bring it with you. It must have the card to take readings.


Do not bring: firearms, alcohol, illicit drugs, or knives. As for spouses, friends or pets you do need special permission.


***Flat bed drivers are responsible to provide their own securement equipment. Kits are available through Prime and payment can be deducted from your weekly settlement. Tarping pay is $50 minimum or a direct pass through on what we receive from the customer***

 

You are very welcome and good luck!