Jim Palmer trucking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sparky1980, Dec 16, 2015.

  1. basketcase64

    basketcase64 Light Load Member

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    All I can say is I lost 7k in the Palmer stock scam with Action view 08 or 09. But that's probably irrelevant since CRIME inc. Moved in
     
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  3. akfisher

    akfisher Road Train Member

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    I was researching thoughts on Jim Palmer and found this thread. Thought I would relay what I was told . I spoke to their recruiter and tentatively will be there in late September for class. Though still drive Class A here in Alaska they want recent OTR experience and mine is several years old. She said I would run team for 20-40k miles until released. Promised as long as no issues with driving it would only be 20k so I figure 4-6 weeks hopefully they run hard. Hate riding with other people. .40cpm with .5cpm fuel bonus. Probably hard to get. She said count on 2500 for general knowledge but more like 3,000. Said I can live in Alaska and stay out 4-5 weeks if wanted. Then Fly home out of Missoula, MT to Alaska in a day. Said most of their runs are 1,500 miles and run from West Coast to Midwest. Hope that helps some of you guys interested in this company.
     
  4. darknessesedge

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  5. akfisher

    akfisher Road Train Member

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    Haha Why is that? Pretty basic
     
  6. Fooman

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    I believe darknesses was referencing HOF pitcher Jim Palmer of the Baltimore Orioles, not your post. Also know for his fine acting - "The Naked Gun", and his quaffed hair.
     
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  7. akfisher

    akfisher Road Train Member

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    Updating on some info i heard today from a driver I met on FB. I was able to clarify by her and recruiter that there are no driver facing cameras and no voice recorders. Easily obtainable weekly fuel bonuses. All trucks have APU and SAT Radio and large inverters.
     
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  8. Rocknroller4

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    For student grads they want you to sign a contract otherwise you pay the difference in training if you leave afterwards. Think you have to commit to 75,000 miles. I called recently to ask about it again and they made some smart ### remark saying "If you're hesitating about the contract we are going to hesitate back." I laughed and hung up. They seem to have their heads up their rear.. especially now they have Allie Knight.
     
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  9. Loco transfer

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    If you go to the kW deal ship in missoula and look in it back lot. You can see some of their drivers handy work.
     
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  10. crimedoc96

    crimedoc96 Light Load Member

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    Going September 5th!
     
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  11. Sparky1980

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    I'm sorry, Good Luck!!! Make sure everything you do for that company you get a writing...
     
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