I'm just 5000 miles short of being able to upgrade and go solo. I started at Prime with no experience on July 7 and most of that story is already recorded in this post. I will say that there is no way I was ready to run a truck after four weeks of training. Heck, I've got a long way to go and still so much to learn at this point. I have no personal experience with any company other than Prime, but from friends experiences and all I read and heard, I know I made the right choice in coming here. Also remember that $600 training pay may be more than you can get running solo somewhere else. Good luck to you wherever you choose to go!
Thank you for your answer. I have decided to go to Prime. I had already been accepted, just trying to figure out the best place for me. Training is always good and I came to the same conclusion myself. I hope to meet you eventually. I will be going probably the second week in January. Thanks! Jim
There is good and bad in all companies. Life is what you make it! I have learned to just ignore the negative people around me. They have a right to feel and think the way that they want to. I also have the right to not let their negative energy effect my life. Bad things do happen to good people! I really got screwed when I got laid off. I just decided to not let it stop me and kept looking for a new direction. I feel very much at peace with my decision to go into trucking. I have gained so much respect for the industry since I started my research! God Bless! Jim
Having a good attitude is so important. No matter where you are ##$% happens. Being able to take it in stride will keep you sane and make everything easier in the long run. Welcome aboard, good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.
Jeans, long johns, sweatshirts. Wool cap, hoodie, couple of different gloves, winter coat. I have a pair of winter boots. Also... shorts, tee shirts (that's suthern winter wear!). Stuff you can build layers out of. Winter is wierd doing OTR. One day its -10... two days later you might be in 90-degrees!
i shall be calling prime monday. id like to see what they have to say. i have my class a with tanker endorsement. but really no exp. im 22 there web site says 21. so i may have a shot. haha
re: clothing. Especially while you're training remember to pack light. Essentials only with limited space in someone else's truck. Even in summer you'll need some of that winter gear as it gets pretty cold in some places at night and you'll be spending some time in refrigerated warehouses counting produce etc. on SLDC loads. Despite that, you're going to be spending a lot of time in that heated/air conditioned truck!
Gotta agree with Ironpony, pack clothes that can be layered as needed. You never know where you're going to end up. Last week we were in northern Mass. and two days later we were in sunny southern CA. Now I just need to pickup some boots for winter.
