Hello tr's, I'm writing because I have some AWESOME news! I've been asked to come to Prime Inc orientation Jan, 20 2015. I am very excited, nervous, but ready to finally get things rolling in this industry. I'm writing because after reading some posts about "what to expect" (as far as hotel, transportation, etc..) I still have a few more questions that were not covered in those posts. So i'm writing today to ask those more knowledgeable and experienced some questions.
- Q #1: Is team driving an option? (once you complete training with training)
- Q #2: why does eco truck drivers get paid more than than the normal truck drivers? (after reading their website ECO truck drivers pay more)
- Q #3: If team driving is available, am I responsible for finding my own teammate?
- Q #4: How much time will I spend studying my Pre-Trip for my test? (cause I think that will be the hardest part of the test taking experience)
- Q #5: (another team question) How much do team drivers make? (where can I find more information about this topic)
- Q #6: How much can I expect to bring home after taxes driving Eco or the Standard Truck (i.e. single, no kids, claiming NONE) bring home per/wk?
- Q #7: I have my air breaks, combination, passenger, general knowledge, and tanker endorsement what other endorsement do you think would be a Great one to have? (other than hazmat which I have to wait to take due to state issues)
I believe those were all the questions I had to ask.... so if you... yea you... would be so kind to answer I would really appreciate it.
Hey you..Yea you! Can I ask you some questions?
Discussion in 'Prime' started by TypicalLowLife, Dec 30, 2014.
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I like your attitude,lol.Great questions also.
crzyjarmans Thanks this. -
Thanks. That comment really made me smile. I am just so excited today so I'm guess I'm spreading it via: typing lolol
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That's great,the industry needs more uplifting ppl
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Just remember on the pre trip to simplify things. There are hard and soft items on your truck.
Hard items (rims, fan blades, etc...) shouldn't be Cracked, bent, broke or loose and properly mounted and secure.
Soft items (hoses, belts, tires etc...) shouldn't be cut, frayed, dry rotted or loose and properly mounted and secure.
Items that hold a liquid or air should not leak.
There's a bit more that goes into a pre trip, but if you heed to the hard/soft theory you'll get 90% of your pre trip right.skyviper73 Thanks this. -
ECO equals small truck which to my understanding a vast majority of company drivers a required to take. You will team drive with a trainer after passing your cdl. Two phases of training 1)PSD which is training for cdl and 2) TNT which is teaming with a trainer for the required mileage and your trainer and fm must sign off that you are ready to solo. As for your pretrip that should be covered in depth by your PSD trainer because he gets a bonus if you pass all 3 exams the first time,hence they should be motivated to help you know it forwards and backwards. Average money depends almost wholly on you and your motivation. Work Primes system and dont slack and you will make pretty good money. Slack off,dont give good etas,deliver late etc and you will be whining about not getting any miles.
Trucking Newbie 514 Thanks this. -
- They are driving a LW truck which has a smaller cab size
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- Yep
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- Twice a day untill you test out is the recommended. All my students had to memorize it then quote it back to me while driving LOL. Then of course they had to show me everything also.
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TypicalLowLife Thanks this. -
Pre trip. It's not cracked,damaged, loose or leaking. It's properly mounted and secured. All bolts or nuts are tight. Signs of looseness shiney threads, rust streaks or metal shavings. Say this on your presentation and touch each part your talking about and you will pass no problem.
Hoses-- not cracked,damaged,loose,leaking,no bulges and fittings are tightDanfromwindsor Thanks this. -
pattyj said: ↑I like your attitude,lol.Great questions also.Click to expand...
Eco trucks are smaller so they are enticed to take them
Yes
ideally twice a day over PSD phase.
You would have to ask someone else
depends on you , wheels don't turn you don't earn.
just come with a ready mind ( don't come in with an. " I-already- know-everything-there-is-to-know" attitude.)
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