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thinking of training

Discussion in 'Prime' started by getn2it, Apr 20, 2012.

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  1. Apr 20, 2012 #1
    getn2it

    getn2it Light Load Member

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    hey guys, well after going through 2 dispatchers i am now left with an ultimatum. i have a friend to team with as a company driver, or i could train. the problem that i had with first dispatcher is starting now again with the second one. MILES!!!! i have not seen more than 2600 miles with prime in a week... and i only saw that much once in a three month time frame. my current dispatcher tells me that i should train, i dont have a problem with training and think it could be fun and rewarding to teach someone how to do the job.
    i have always been getting great fuel mileage, currently t 8.3 and never had accidents or service failures...the problem that i had was HOS violation a few times. i am wanting to hear from company drivers who train or company team drivers to see if i can expect some better pay and what is the best way to do so, train or team. i am gone away from home far to much to continue only getting 2200 miles a week and seeing that less than 800 pay check...
    i really don't want the responsibility of leasing but that may have to be my next option...glad they have a walk away lease because i know some lease drivers with prime in really tight situations...barely seeing 1000$/wk... thanks guys, be safe and as always thanks for the info in advance.
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2012 #2
    getn2it

    getn2it Light Load Member

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    :Baby carriage:plus i am dying to get the hell away from that BABY cascadia!!! it is tragic!
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2012 #3
    ironpony

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    How long have you been driving?
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2012 #4
    getn2it

    getn2it Light Load Member

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    i have been driving now for 8 months
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2012 #5
    ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    First let me say, I'm not being dismissive of you.

    8 months is not very long. If you were to think about jumping to another carrier, your level of inexperience would work against you. I ran the company side for 3 years. In that time I averaged about 2500 miles per week as a solo driver. That is what you can expect. At 8 months you probably haven't received more than the initial mileage boost on your pay. It takes awhile to build-up a per-mile rate that is going to get you larger checks. You're not going to become a millionaire overnight in this business.

    As far as training is concerned... why? What do you have to offer someone who is hungry to learn - or are you really looking for a truck slave?

    You have one winter behind you. A warm one at that. How much foul-weather driving have you done? Have you run all of the major passes in icy, snow-packed, windy weather? Have you ever chained-up for real and run a pass like that? Can you explain how to log a split-sleeper berth break, and why you'd use one? Honestly, if you were my trainer with 8-months experience, I'd feel cheated - and I'd wonder why I had bothered to get involved with Prime.

    If I were to recommend anything to you it would be to team - if you can find someone. Get some real experience before you try to pass yourself off as someone with the gravitas to be a trainer. You'll be doing everyone, including yourself, a favor.

    BTW... if you don't like this answer, find U2_exit and ask him about it. He's been training for 2 or 3 years now.
     
    ironpony, Apr 21, 2012
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  8. Apr 21, 2012 #6
    ama91761

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    You should go flatbed
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2012 #7
    grumpygroundhog

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    Have you looked for a part time job to help supplement your income.....
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2012 #8
    MONT74

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    I don't care who you are, now that's funny!
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2012 #9
    kingoftheroad

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    Ebay Home made post cards.

    Come on now !
     
    kingoftheroad, Apr 22, 2012
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  12. Apr 22, 2012 #10
    windsmith

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    Hey, he could peak and tune CB's or back trucks in for $20 each!
     
    windsmith, Apr 22, 2012
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