Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

Prepping For Training

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by It's Carl, Apr 18, 2016.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Apr 18, 2016 #1
    It's Carl

    It's Carl Bobtail Member

    2
    1
    Apr 18, 2016
    Corning, New York
    0
    Hey,

    I'm on the way to beginning my career in trucking, and I've got a few questions. Today I received a phone call from Prime Inc, and they notified me that I'll be starting next week in Springfield, Missouri. The recruiter told me I'll need to have knowledge of Air Brakes, General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles, and Tanker on day 1 of orientation. I have been utilizing the "High Road Training Program" on another site, which I fully intend to finish; but I would like to know the main things I need to know for day 1. I didn't realize how much information you need to know if you want to be a trucker. Has anyone here started out with Prime, and have some advice on what I need to focus on primarily?
     
    Last edited: Apr 18, 2016
    It's Carl, Apr 18, 2016
    It's Carl, Apr 18, 2016
    #1
    BigSky Thanks this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Apr 18, 2016 #2
    Krafty24

    Krafty24 Light Load Member

    135
    125
    Mar 9, 2016
    Dixie
    0
    Crist CDL is your best friend. Memorize the questions and answers on that site and you'll ace the written. Guaranteed.
     
    Krafty24, Apr 18, 2016
    Krafty24, Apr 18, 2016
    #2
    BigSky Thanks this.
  4. Apr 18, 2016 #3
    Longarm

    Longarm Road Train Member

    1,292
    34,950
    Jun 2, 2011
    0
    Just have your personal details lined up and ready to go to include;

    -Original Birth Certificate
    -Social Security Card
    -Job History and References - Have addresses, phone #s, dates, etc
    -Don't smoke weed this weekend??? That'd be a good idea
    -A voided check for direct deposit
    -SS #s for everyone that would be covered under your insurance (assuming you'll be getting their ins)
    -Anything the recruiter told you specifically to bring. They did give you sheet with what all to bring I hope?

    --And finally, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Get there early and stay late. Pay attention to other students when you aren't in the middle of a training exercise yourself. Ain't nothing worse than a know-it-all student that don't know jack ####. There will be one in your orientation. Guaranteed.

    Good luck at Prime.
     
    Longarm, Apr 18, 2016
    Longarm, Apr 18, 2016
    #3
    It's Carl and BigSky Thank this.
  5. Apr 19, 2016 #4
    JAYRODPA

    JAYRODPA Light Load Member

    157
    109
    Apr 10, 2009
    Dingmans Ferry pa
    0
    If you need to know those things on first day go to truckers reports home page. at the bottom you will see the practice test. I am a trainer for road master driving school and all the test are what we teach.
     
    JAYRODPA, Apr 19, 2016
    JAYRODPA, Apr 19, 2016
    #4
    ChancexTaker0827, G13Tomcat and BigSky Thank this.
  7. Apr 19, 2016 #5
    tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    14,859
    28,778
    Jul 25, 2008
    Somewhere out West, in my mind.
    0
    I don't know about Prime but I have used the web site below. As far as I can tell they have every question and every answer for EVERY CDL endorsement. http://www.truckercountry.com/
     
    tscottme, Apr 19, 2016
    tscottme, Apr 19, 2016
    #5
  8. Apr 19, 2016 #6
    TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

    7,678
    12,749
    Dec 15, 2014
    Charlotte, NC
    0
    As mention look at the top of the page and every practice test is up there
     
    TROOPER to TRUCKER, Apr 19, 2016
    TROOPER to TRUCKER, Apr 19, 2016
    #6
    AnthonyM757 Thanks this.
  9. Apr 20, 2016 #7
    It's Carl

    It's Carl Bobtail Member

    2
    1
    Apr 18, 2016
    Corning, New York
    0
    Thanks for the information, I've been so busy with everything else going on this week I had to stop studying for a few days. But I'm back on track now, Does anyone here work for prime?
     
    It's Carl, Apr 20, 2016
    It's Carl, Apr 20, 2016
    #7
  10. Apr 21, 2016 #8
    Flattie C

    Flattie C Light Load Member

    141
    143
    Mar 26, 2016
    Richmond
    0
    Ive been taking the pratice test at Crist CDL and truckingtruth but I'm wondering if its accurate? Ive got 100% at Cristcdl everyday. I'm planing flatbed but would like to get my double triple and tanker endorsement as well. If I will use the cristcdl for practice you think I will pass it?
     
    Flattie C, Apr 21, 2016
    Flattie C, Apr 21, 2016
    #8
    BiH Thanks this.
  11. Apr 21, 2016 #9
    Longarm

    Longarm Road Train Member

    1,292
    34,950
    Jun 2, 2011
    0
    Check out the Prime subforum. Under Motor Carrier Questions.
     
    Longarm, Apr 21, 2016
    Longarm, Apr 21, 2016
    #9
  12. Apr 21, 2016 #10
    NewbieTransport

    NewbieTransport Light Load Member

    71
    29
    Jan 13, 2016
    Central Florida
    0
    Its very accurate. I took the practice test on this site and 95% of the questions appeared on the DMV test (http://driving-tests.org/cdl-practice-test/) passed mine on 4/8/16. Good luck :)
     
    NewbieTransport, Apr 21, 2016
    NewbieTransport, Apr 21, 2016
    #10
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 1 of 2