Prime Orientation, What to expect?

Better yet to never have um...

 

Congratulations on both counts! I'm finding these days as I approach my Prime Time, that getting rid of "stuff" is very free-ing. Fortunately, my wife now (#3!), is my best friend and wants to enjoy the ride! Good luck!

 

Sometimes. At other times, it's better to have 'em take a long jump off a short bridge....Or, you could just get lucky and find a great partner.

 

Fat Damon sorry to hear about the divorce. I'm wishing luck on returning back to orientation. I finished orientation yesterday. Meet my trainer and dispatcher and we have been on the road every since.

Dragon they put me with a guy because they truly did not know I was a girl. Lol. He's cool and very professional. He's teaching me a lot. Our first load was deadhead to cali (will be there today) then take it to Ohio.

So far Prime has been everything I expected plus more. I'm considering leasing after I take the instructors course and get some time under my belt. To give back for the amazing opportunity. I know they really need female trainers. So I figure I can help with that!


Hope everyone stays safe out there!

 

I'm glad you have a trainer that you are comfortable with! I really suggest that you stay company for at least a year before you try leasing and/or training. There are people here who are making the Prime lease work for them. Gather your resources ($3-$5k in the bank, mentors, attitude) before you sign it. Oh, and read the thing. Carefully. Success leasing WILL give you a generic copy of the lease so you can read over it at your leisure. Just go in there and tell them you are considering it, and you need a copy of the lease to read before you make the decision. They won't hide it. Pay careful attention to that document. I am not saying do lease, I am not saying don't lease. I'm saying if you do, go in with your eyes wide open.

 

Stay awake and be on TIME. Take the simulator serious, you will receive a grade on it. Study if you are a PSD student. Don't drink!

 

You can expect not to be paid for orientation. You can also expect your first check to be prorated once you go out with a trainer unless it's on a Tuesday. Most leave on Friday so you will on be paid for those days til Tuesday.

 

PSDser dont get a grade on the Sims. Payday is Friday for direct deposit

 

At orientation, you're not an employee yet. Employees get paid.

 

I was told I would get orientation pay. After I've been here for 3 weeks now, I get a totally different story. Also, at most companies orientation you aren't an employee yet but they still pay. Not complaining just stating the truth.