Coming on board

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Looks like i'll be in springfield in 2 weeks,should be smooth as I have my passport and TWIC already..guess I have to get a alabama coil card or something.

Hey I haven't seen one Prime flatbed in this area(NE region)..what gives?

Western Express and PGT everywhere..with a few Boyd,Gypsum Express,P&S and Swift.

I'm sure you guys are here somewhere?!

 

Yeah that's funny..here I said I never saw any Prime flatbeds and today sighted 2..1 was on 78 heading west..the other was on the NJ turnpike.
3 tankers as well.

Thanks for the insight on the coil card there ORD.

 

Well here's my offical orientation offer/letter..not thrilled about riding the bus..so this may change.

Took me awhile to get out from under my current company due to them screwing with me..we need you for this long..blah,blah.

But I am on the way.

: Please read this very carefully, and print for your convenience of having the information on hand - locations and phone numbers. Please confirm that you did receive this information by phone or E-mail. Would like to tell you that there are weekend Recruiters, and you can contact them with any arising issues, questions, delays in travel, or just not able to attend orientation for any reason/ reschedule as quite few departments depend on this information. If there is a medical concern, please refer to the Prime website as there is a section you can enter existing or previous conditions or medications to know what medical records to bring with you. You will also need to bring Doctor's name, phone number, and fax number in case of further requests from Orion Medical. REMEMBER: Driver's license, Social Security Card, State Issued / Vital Records Birth Certificate/ Passport (MUST have one!), and all other information listed on the orientation sheet . This application was reviewed and approved on the information provided by your application for work, criminology, and MVR etc. If there is anything else that you may know could come up please contact me before coming in. This would be with any and all questions before Orientation.
Thank you and will see you next week!

PRIME, INC. ORIENTATION ~~ SPRINGFIELD, MO​

Driver Name: (Name omitted) Orientation Date: 4-21-12 Seat Class: "A" 002
(This assignment is made by the Safety Department & is based on your past driving experience. These assignments are guidelines only progression assumes no problems occur.)
A Seat = 8 months current OTR
B1 Seat = 5 to 6 months of experience (will need to run 2nd seat for 15,000 miles reefer 30 days in tank or flat bed division)
B2 Seat = 3 or 4 months of experience (will need to run 2nd seat for 30,000 miles reefer or 60 days in tank or flat bed division)
C Seat = 2 months or less of experience (will need to run 2nd seat for 40,000 combined miles)
D Seat = No experience 75 hours with an instructor, $200 advance per week, then run 2nd seat for 30,000 combined miles. Now become an A Seat & run as a company driver or independent contractor. Road test for B1, B2, C & A Seat Tanker drivers.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS - CONFIRMATION#???????? Newark, DE Leave: 2:40 PM (4/21) Arrive: 10:55PM (4/22) ***Arrive (1) HR Early to Terminal>>>> Univ. of de Park & Ride 896 & Rt. 4 to park Drive Newark (e) , DE 19713 *** Newark De is an E stop. The bus stops there, but that station does not print tickets, and is not a manned station. It is more of a bus stop. Drivers are use to passengers boarding at these locations, as there are 146 of them across the US. The passenger will need an ID, their confirmation number, having some sort of documentation that they are going to work for prime would be helpful as well. As long as the passenger says, I have a ticket prepaid for me by a company that I need to pick up at the next location, here's my confirmation number, there shouldn't be a problem.
Questions please call Greyhound or Prime Inc (Silvia) Ext. 6637 Must pick up ticket within 10 days ~~ good for 30 days!!!!
Greyhound Bus (800-440-7712) orwww.greyhound.com
You will need to arrive in Springfield, MO the day before your scheduled orientation
· If you are a student (D Seat Driver) you must bring $150 cash // $100.00 Entry fee & $50.00 for CDL Permit testing fee.
· Prime will provide your bus ticket (if you are an A, B or C seat) It will be in the name of the individual scheduled for orientation.


IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY DRIVING YOU MUST QUIT YOUR CURRENT JOB & TURN IN YOUR TRUCK BEFORE YOU COME TO PRIME OR WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HIRE YOU.



ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

Monday 7:00 a.m. for A & B1 Seat Drivers INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

Tuesday 7:00 a.m. for D Seat Drivers

Wednesday 7:00 a.m. for B2, C Seat & COMPANY DRIVERS​

Upon arrival in Springfield, MO call:
- Prime Shuttle 417-766-4501 hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week. If after shuttle hours, call 417 343 0504 for after hour's shuttle. If not available call 417 521 3911 or 417 866 0001 & ask for Security ~~ they will arrange to have you picked up.
You will be staying at: the CAMPUS INN 2610 N. Glenstone Ave. (I-44 to Exit 80A go South to the Oasis/Campus Inn)
Springfield area residents will not be provided a room at the hotel. Your room will be available 6 a.m. the day before orientation.. If you decide to come in early, it will be up to you to pay for the room.
- You will share a room with another Prime driver; we will cover the cost of the room as well as meals, starting on the day of orientation
- Orientation will be held at the hotel. -IF YOU ARE DUE A REIMBURSEMENT FOR DRIVING TO SPRINGFIELD PLEASE CHECK WITH MATT RACHEL OR PAUL COTTER BEFORE YOU LEAVE ORIENTATION!

ITEMS TO BRING:
- Original or certified state issued birth certificate, passport or green card NO PHOTO COPIES~~THIS IS MANDATORY!!! ~~ DO NOT COME TO ORIENTATION WITHOUT IT. Look at the top & make sure it has the stateNOT the hospital name listed.
- Class A CDL with Hazmat (IF REQUIRED)*** hard copy ***original Social Security Card(non lamented),
- D SEAT DRIVERS ~~ CDL Permits from another state other than MO will only be honored IF IT IS A HARD COPY ~ no paper copies will be accepted. If you do NOT have a hard copy CDL Permit you will need proof of identity (Social Security Card) & name changeif name is other than your birth name. **Permits cannot be expiring in next 30 days ! Please check.
- If being trained by your spouse, please bring a copy of your marriage license in order not to be charged the $100 fee
- If you have had a name change, you must bring proof of name change or original marriage license & original SS Card.
- Voided check if you want direct deposit ~~ Social Security Numbers & birth dates of dependents to begin insurance paperwork
- Last 10 years of work history with dates & phone numbers, also 2 personal references & 5 emergency contacts with numbers.
- Enough clothing (warm & cold) & gear for 2 weeks on the road ** B, C & D SEAT DRIVERS BRING pillow & sleeping bag
- You will share a room with another Prime driver; we will cover the cost of the room as well as meals (prepared meal with 2 sides & drink *Extra dessert,drinks,,candy etc considered personal choice & own expense), starting on the day of orientation
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- You will be required to apply for a passport during orientation.


BE PREPARED FORDrug screen ~ Our Security Department will conduct a criminal background interview (Please discuss all issues with Recruiter for prior approval ) & fingerprinting. If you have a medical history that may affect your physical, Please bring ALL medical records and doctor phone numbers with you to orientation.
DO NOT BRING Firearms or knives ~ Alcohol ~ Illicit Drugs

SILVIA S. ~~ 800-224-4585 EXT. 6637​

FRIDAY MORNING DRIVERS MEETING ~~ 8:00 ~~ FREE BREAKFAST ~~ COME & JOIN US!!