Prime Inc driver thread

When I had a "cute truck" I had the pass seat removed and the shop in Sprimo put down a metal bracket for me that I used to ratchet strap my fridge to, Worked awesome. When I parked I would bungee the microwave on top and put the 22 inch TV on top of the microwave, Home sweet home

 

ORD, I saw that through your training you did refr. training and then flatbed, is this company policy or could you have gone straight to flatbed? Just curious as I am looking at Prime and would like to be in the flatbed division.

 

If, and thats a BIG IF, you can get a flatbed instructor you can go straight. I took the first instructor to come along, and trainer. Asuming a flatbed instructor is available, I know one pretty well, you can skip the reefer part.

 

What ORD said, but...

Most of what they're trying to teach you is how to drive a large CMV safely, manuever it without squashing anything or anyone, back it proficiently - without running into things, driving it in varying road and weather conditions.

...for that, it really doesn't matter that it is a reefer trailer or a flatbed. It does matter that you get going on it, and there are many more trainers in the reefer division.

 

ORD, thanks for clearing this up for me. Also keep the round side down.

IP, thanks for your input as well I have read and appreciate all of the knowledge that you share with us wannabes. I will take the first trainer available though, and am wanting to learn all I can.

 

Exactly what IP said. I took a reefer instructor first. Was good to learn control before dealing with securement. Having to secure your loads can get complicated quick. If you cant find a flatbed instructor, go reefer first. Youll benefit from the experience.

 

Yeah, I was thinking about doing that as well, I have enough high risk hobbies and need to mitigate as much risk as possible, so I have been thinking the more training I can get the better off I will be.

 

It cant hurt. Gain experience in both divisions.

 

Spoke with a recruiter today... he explained to me most of what I already knew on how the training program worked. But what is the deal on these "lightweight" trucks? Pics anyone, ive been looking around but cant seem to find any? Any other info that would be helpful is greatly appreciated..

 

This one is a "baby Pete." Light weight so you can pull more freight. My understanding is they are being sold off - most likely you'd get a Cascadia. They have more headroom.