Hoping to go Prime ...

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Traveler51, Jun 12, 2012.

  1. Traveler51

    Traveler51 Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the tip! I have here my "approval" from Homeland Security and my receipts. NC will not add Haz Mat to a learners permit, even though I have it.
     
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    Today will be my third day of school here and things are going well. We were told this is one of the largest classes - close to 100...
    I've done my DOT, the interview and SIMS practice. Must say, the SIMS feels real strange and wonky to drive with, but I'm getting better.
    Still have two more drills. Today we do pre-trip.
    I must say, overall, I'm very impressed with Prime and feel good about my decision to be here!
    More later!
     
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    Good job!! Keep it up. Soon you'll be in a real truck.
     
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    Well, today I sat for the Pre Trip class and somehow failed w/ an 82! I'm crushed! I've never been a class room person and learn better in real life training.
    With so many new recruits, and not enough trainers, I'm thinking at some point they are going to make some cuts.
    Hope I make the team!
     
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    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Just keep studying. Get to the training truck and look it over.
     
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    I did go out to a training truck after class and the lights went on! Much better to see it than hear about it in a class room.
     
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    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Ya gotta see. Cause if ya can't see, then ya don't know what you're looking at.
     
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    update ? .......................
     
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    another one bites the dust ?
     
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    ha.....and thats what thats all about.....late