My Prime INC Experience. (A Running Log)

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  1. bubbleguts

    bubbleguts Light Load Member

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    I am testing tomorrow. I am a nervous wreck. I am confident that I can pass the pre trip and the drive test but worried about the backing. Wish me luck.
     
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    You'll do fine. :)
     
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    make sure on the straight line back you use the one get out and look you have to make sure you backed up past the white line. I didn't and they knocked me 10 points for failure to follow instructions, other than that its easy peasy. I pointed out on the blindside after that but took it again the next day passed with no points. just take it slow, you go fast and your bound to mess up.
     
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    Just don't over think it.
     
  5. bubbleguts

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    Passed my cdl test. I didnt trifect but I did get it on day 2. Just a tip for the new guys going to the dmv they will ask you if you want it for intrastate or for interstate. Make sure you tell them interstate. Heading out on tnt Sunday.
     
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    Congrats BG way to go.
     
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    Congrats,

    You must be feeling like your walking on air and nothing can get in your way. If you get a bad trainer, request a different one. Do not let any negativity affect you. Remember there is no such thing as a stupid question in reference to trucking in general.

    KH
     
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    Sure there is. ;)
     
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    Can't wait to get to prime! Got accepted now just getting through my last 5 weeks of school...
     
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    HI JB,

    I was just accepted with PRIME and was told $600 week for training and .41 mile plus bonus for fuel. A few concerns I have. 1. IS the eco 49 with smaller cabin easy to live in? 2. Do you know if all the trucks and APU's. 3. Your choice - What should I ask recruiter before heading out?