Leasing at Prime

Amy there's another reason I won't work for prime.

 

c'est la vie.

I have no regrets with Prime. I knew what I was getting into before I went there.

 

What do you mean by look out for him?

 

only that he is a you tuber. he has some good videos

 

Your being real generous in your use of some.

 

Yea it's not just his, but they all have bad or just boring videos.

 

Lots of relevant info here … it's been a good read

 

I had decided a couple of months ago to enter the trucking industry as a driver and
have conducted a mostly thorough search on how to do that the best way
for me. I have yet to speak with any recruiter so maybe my plans will not be possible.

But this is what I plan:
Attend Prime company sponsored training in Sprimo.
Lease on as a L/O flatbed driver after completing training and going solo.
No instructor or team operation.
After completing lease go O/O.

I have a couple of question regarding Prime/flatbed/lease.
1) Will I be able to go flatbed without any prior trucking experience right out of training ?
2) How difficult is it to control the truck that it is leased to me ?
( i.e. can I have it inspected by a third party, that sort of thing )
3) Are leases/purchases available that can be payed off early ?
( I have read / heard horror stories like they (trucking companies with
Non CDL student training programs won't let you take the lease home to read,
I am assuming that these are just that ; stories )
4) I currently reside in Orlando, Fl. Does Prime hire from this area ?
5) I would like to relocate to somewhere more conducive to trucking
and Prime's main lanes. If being in central Florida is a problem, will
they consider that ? (Any suggestion on the best location greatly appreciated.
6) Is it correct that almost all flatbed tractors are not of the lightweight variety ?
7) Is it correct that Prime forgives half the cost of your tuition/training if you stay
with them 6 months and the remaining half if you stay 1 year ?

I have a few more questions but will start with these. Thanks in advance for any
help you can give. I realize some of these have been asked and answered before
(and I have seen a couple of these) but asking again will help reassure me that I
have the correct information on an important decision.

I really would like to go with Prime but their lightweight tractor would be a deal
breaker for me. Also, flatbed has many advantages from my perspective and any
advise on how to make that happen quickly with Prime would also be appreciated.

 

The problem with Little Guy ( and all those youtubers offering advise ) is the cram 20 seconds
worth of useful information into a 10 minute video.

 

I don't believe Flats get a LW, only a full size due to the equipment you have to haul.
Need to talk to a recruiter about most of the other stuff