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Starting Prime on 11/18/12 in Sprinfield MO

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Grumpyone, Oct 29, 2012.

  1. Oct 29, 2012 #1
    Grumpyone

    Grumpyone Bobtail Member

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    After doing lots of research I have decided to go with Prime. I look forward to meeting some of you. I already got my CDL and hope to have my passport back before I leave for orientation. I am X-Military (Bubblehead) Submariner so being away from family will not be a big deal.... At least I will get to call home.:biggrin_255:
    After reading lots of posts on this forum I took the good and the bad into account and it seemed to me that there is a lot more good than bad with Prime. The only decision I have to make is to drive refer or flatbed. Leaning toward flatbed. (Do you get a choice?)

    I am also going to take the advise on the forums and wait at least a year before looking at the leasing side.

    Thanks to the drivers from Prime that post on here for your honest opinions it has helped me to decide.


    Grumpyone
     
    Grumpyone, Oct 29, 2012
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  3. Oct 29, 2012 #2
    Easy Steamer

    Easy Steamer Road Train Member

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    Alot of folks are happy with the flathead side, I prefer reefer side. I only go into the freezer to watch them load and unload, then close the door and lock it. If you choose flat you WILL be tying down and tarping in sub zero temps. Not for me, Wish you the best with that. Also, Open road dreamer can give good advice for flatheads. He is one and also a good guy, loves his work.
     
    Easy Steamer, Oct 29, 2012
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    Marky84 Thanks this.
  4. Oct 29, 2012 #3
    Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    id go with reefer to be honest. i was an unloader for walmart and the drivers only went in and helped a bit then shut the door. just go with what easy steamer says. i of course have no experience, but i mean flatbed, obviously ur gonna be climbin and tarpin and all that, not for me either.
     
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  5. Oct 29, 2012 #4
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Congrats on the choice! I did PSD and TNT on the reefer side. Its a lot easier, but boring to me. I switched over to flatbed side over a year ago. Ill never go back.
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Oct 29, 2012
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  7. Oct 29, 2012 #5
    MikeyB.

    MikeyB. Medium Load Member

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    Good luck sir hope you'll keep us posted thru your adventures
     
    MikeyB., Oct 29, 2012
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  8. Oct 30, 2012 #6
    ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Well... ORD's cat hasn't done anything unmentionable in the middle of his bunk! Must be okay if the cat is happy with him!! :biggrin_2559:
     
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  9. Oct 30, 2012 #7
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    No he knows that would make him a flying kitty
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Oct 30, 2012
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  10. Nov 6, 2012 #8
    llloXolll

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    Is that the next Angry Birds ?
     
    llloXolll, Nov 6, 2012
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  11. Nov 7, 2012 #9
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Yes it is. It'll be a hit
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Nov 7, 2012
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