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Going to prime..11/21/09

Discussion in 'Prime' started by slowmotion74, Nov 17, 2009.

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  1. Nov 19, 2009 #11
    DirtySideDown

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    Jim and Slowmo,

    I am in the same place as you two. I managed a warehouse (and did some customer service) for 12 years, and then have been an owner/partner in a company for the past two years... I have always thought that I would like to drive, and (with our company not taking off as we had hoped) now it seems like the perfect time to go for it.

    I am really excited to make the jump.
     
    DirtySideDown, Nov 19, 2009
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  3. Nov 22, 2009 #12
    slowmotion74

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    Got first day in not to bad.Driving test,safty vids,and benifits all in today.Lost 2 out of 23 due to cant shift.Super 8 aint all that great its ok.Pittston terminal is all right big yard and shop.Deli just opened 3 days ago food is decent.Three meals.All new trailers and switching over to new trucks.Wiz quiz tomorro
     
    slowmotion74, Nov 22, 2009
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  4. Nov 22, 2009 #13
    JustSonny

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    I'll be watching for your posts SloMo. I'm a wannabe and I am considering, just considering the company paid training route.
    Good luck to you,
    Oldnewbiegonnabe
     
    JustSonny, Nov 22, 2009
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  5. Nov 23, 2009 #14
    slowmotion74

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    Well 2nd day in,safty class,fuel mile class,wiz quiz,phys ( bmi ).Ya that is a crock of #### tried to tell me i was obesse.I'm 5-10 and 230# when i cam they say im 5-9 n 238#.I hit the gym 4 days a week and h.i.t train 2 miles every time in.I'm in shape not fat.I'm cut not ripped,they had nerve to tell me my bmi says i'm obesse.Just dont understand that.
     
    slowmotion74, Nov 23, 2009
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  7. Nov 23, 2009 #15
    JustSonny

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    Hey SloMo,
    Thanks for the update. You've probably seen the recent thread questioning the validity of the BMI.
    I, for one, am a perfect example of how the BMI can be misleading. My index is about 25 which would pass me with flying colors. However, I haven't seen the inside of a gym for years. I just happen to to be a height and weight that results in a decent score on this ambiguous index.
    What does it tell us about muscle tone, % body fat, agility, hand-eye coordination, etc. Nothing!
    I sincerely hope you are allowed to continue your program. Good luck in whatever you do and please stay in touch!
    Oldnew.....
     
    JustSonny, Nov 23, 2009
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  8. Nov 23, 2009 #16
    U2Exit

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    ya quit Prime because you couldnt be bothered to slow down a bit and maintain the required MPG minnimum... you "couldnt stay awake driving 55"

    Got hired with Wiley Sanders... something about .33 cents but could make up that lost cent with a 70-72mph truck... not sure how that worked out for ya.

    Then it was Marten... that didnt work out.

    Guess FFE didnt work out either... $300 paychecks and they stiffed you on your last one, huh? You were bragging about your 09 truck, and taking potato loads that Prime supposedly couldnt handle...

    Keep jumping jobs. 24 years old, 4 driving jobs (that we know of) and CDL for less than 3 years... Your resume and reliability are going to standout in this economy (sarcasm)
     
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    U2Exit, Nov 23, 2009
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  9. Nov 24, 2009 #17
    slowmotion74

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    No i was under their 39% at 35 %,but by the chart im a obess,fat person.3rd day down.Went over hazmat,high value loads,electronic logs,filed for passports.Im hired,leave out with trainer tmro.So far they have been straight up and blunt about everything.Even the lease class the guys said they told it all good and the bad.It seems like if you do what ya suppose too they take care of ya,well will see when i get on the road.
     
    slowmotion74, Nov 24, 2009
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  10. Nov 27, 2009 #18
    txranger28

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    LOL

    Do you like apples?? ...Well how do you like those apples??!!

    ..and U2 ##### slaps another one!
     
    txranger28, Nov 27, 2009
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  11. Nov 27, 2009 #19
    txranger28

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    Hey Slowmotion, Congrats man...

    Jim, Joe and Paul, all good guys up there in Pittston. Glad you had a positive experience. Keep us posted on your training.
     
    txranger28, Nov 27, 2009
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  12. Nov 27, 2009 #20
    emton

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    Just love it when someone quotes Good Will Hunting!
     
    emton, Nov 27, 2009
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