Another Newbie...recommendations please, Reefer, LTL or Dry Van?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Deonsmom, Oct 21, 2018.

  1. GregH65

    GregH65 Light Load Member

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    DOT Foods pays for your meals during training
     
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  3. Deonsmom

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    Hey guys, I decided to go with Prime. Honestly, they were the first ones to get me scheduled for orientation. I'm sitting here in this bus terminal feeling kind of unsure. Maybe it's the long ride ahead of me or the fact that my 3 yr old screamed her head off when I left . Maybe it's the fact that I'm broke and overlooked the $100 fee that I am required to pay (glad they will provide meals for a few days) or the cold temperatures I am about to face . Lol!! These folks at this bus station are absolutely nuts!! Passengers and staff. Im starting to believe that I've been living in a bubble for a long time and THIS is the world today. I'm sad, scared and amused all at the same time. What an adventure and I'm only 4hrs in on a 28hr trip.

    Seriously though, as I sit here and read more about people's experiences at Prime I'm starting to wonder if I made the right choice. Nevertheless, I'm gonna give it a shot and hope for the best. Thanks for all of your advice guys! Wish me luck.
     
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  4. Metallica88

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    Good luck. Keep us updated on how things are going.
     
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  5. slim shady

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    Good luck.
    Screaming child doesn't help or being half broke
    So once again Good luck
     
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  6. Deonsmom

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    Tell me about it...smh. Trouble don't last always though. Thanks
     
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  8. Chinatown

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    Watch your luggage closely. Those "twilight zone" passengers steal luggage that's stored underneath in the luggage compartment.
    Keep as much as you can with you; suffer with it in your lap if the stuff is valuable.
     
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  9. Chinatown

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    What did Bottomley Enterprises and Abilene have to say?
     
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  10. Deonsmom

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    Oh my!! I have too much "carry on" with me already. All my clothes are down there. Thank goodness I packed some underwear in my purse...hehehehe.
    Thanks for the tip. I will be watching.
     
  11. Deonsmom

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    Bottomly was really geeat. Only downside to it was II' have to drive from Ennice, NC to Brunswick, GA for home time(almost 8 hrs). They dont allow you to take the trucks home. I was really tempted but I thought that might be too much. If this doesn't work I still may consider them. Pay was decent to start, home time was great(2 days a week) and the guy I spoke with seemed really nice. I had to talk myself out of taking it.
     
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