Difference between divisions

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Evl1, Dec 9, 2013.

  1. Dec 9, 2013 #1
    Evl1

    Evl1 Light Load Member

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    I am debating which division to run and would like some info and insight on each before I choose. First a little background on myself. I live in upstate NY and will be testing for my cdl tomorrow. I have no experience in trucking but have read many threads on many forums. I have decided to pursue Prime. I have already been in contact with a recruiter and if all goes as planned I will be headed to Pittson this sunday. I have already told her id like to run refrigerated in the NE regional. However ive been thinking of the other divisions, tanker, flatbed and intermodal.
    What are differences as far as the work involved in each divison, regions they run, average miles per week, pay differences and of course the question about the tractors issued in each division. Im not opposed at all to the lightweights but would love to have a full size truck if possible. That said that wont be a deciding factor in my choice of division.
    Also since ive already told my recruiter id like to run the NE refer runs is it easy to change divisions? I know this is a long winded question(s) but would like some info so I can make an informed decision. Thank you for all your insight.
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2013 #2
    JimmyBones

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    Well, NE regional makes the most of the reefer divisions. 37 base, 5 LW, 5 NE, for a total of 47 CPM before other bonuses.
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2013 #3
    archangelic peon

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    NE regional reefer has a plus of guaranteed $1000 gross per week regardless of miles, you will most likely run RAILEX shuttling around penn,Mass,Connecticut,NY, & jersey.
    Guaranteed lightweight freightliner or pro star.
    That means you start at .37cpm + .05cpm lightweight + .05cpm NE regional all miles.

    Tanker & flatbed do not fall under NE regional AFAIK so you would run 48 otr, although tanker is usually the eastern half of the USA.
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2013 #4
    ironpony

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    Don't forget fuel bonus. If you want to go all over, flatbed or otr reefer (ditch the 5-cpm NE bonus) is probably more your choice. BTW, the NE regional is not strictly limited to the NE, but you'll only get that NE regional bonus on miles logged in the NE states.
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2013 #5
    n3ss

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    I think i'd give up 5CPM if I could avoid the NE entirely. So many people, all that traffic....
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2013 #6
    ironpony

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    Go try to get out of Los Angeles at about 4PM on a Friday. You'll be dying for a dispatch to the NE. Ain't bad at all... just got to know how to handle it.

    BTW... it's not difficult to change divisions at all... talk to the person in charge of the division and get it arranged. THEN tell you present FM. Bridges will be torched, but you will get over to where you want to be. Make sure you really want it though!
     
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  9. Dec 10, 2013 #7
    Evl1

    Evl1 Light Load Member

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    Just passed my road test. I think for now ill stay with reefer NE. See how I like that and get some experience first. Thanks for all the input.
     
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