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Discussion in 'Prime' started by Deuces Wild, Nov 20, 2013.

  1. Deuces Wild

    Deuces Wild Bobtail Member

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    Well I'm heading to Springfield via the dog on Friday .. To arrive Saturday and start orientation bright and early Sunday morn .. I've been reading a lot of posts on here and done a lot of research and Prime seems to be the way to go .. I've been studying the Cdl manual and looking forward to getting started and then getting in the road and getting my miles in .. By reading a lot of the posts on here some far every question I've had has been answered in one forum or another .. Now I'm excited to get down to business .. I'll make sure that I keep this updated and let you know my experiences and if anyone has any suggestions for me I'll gladly listen .. My one question that is still lingering .. About the sleep test .. I have a large neck from playing football during high school and from what I've read because of my
    large neck size I'm gonna have to take the sleep test .. Neck size 17.5 inches .. Any truth to that or not something to concern myself with ?? Thanks in advance for your replies
     
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  3. BuzzardTrkr

    BuzzardTrkr Bobtail Member

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    You may or may not have to take the sleep apnea test. It really depends on the rest of the physical. If your neck is proportionate to the rest of you, you should be just fine. It's more when your neck is not and they think you might have trouble sleeping soundly and being rested for driving that the test will come into play. Good luck and safe travels to you. I've met a few PRIME drivers and have yet to hear any of them speak negatively about it.
     
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  4. Chucktaylor

    Chucktaylor Road Train Member

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    Unless things have changed, I don't think you will be starting bright and early Sunday...
     
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  5. Deuces Wild

    Deuces Wild Bobtail Member

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    Chuck due to the holiday (Thanksgiving) on Thursday they are having class start Sunday morn .. Otherwise it would be starting Monday ..
     
  6. Deuces Wild

    Deuces Wild Bobtail Member

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    Buzzard thanks for the well wishes and the info .. I think I'll be fine but just thought I'd ask and see what people had to say .. Safe travels for you as well
     
  7. Chucktaylor

    Chucktaylor Road Train Member

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    I knew turkey day was next week, just didn't do the math. Makes total sense.
     
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  8. Deuces Wild

    Deuces Wild Bobtail Member

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    No worries Chuck it's all good ..
     
  9. Deuces Wild

    Deuces Wild Bobtail Member

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    Finally arrived at campus .. Riding the dog sucked .. That's a whole story in its self .. Will let ya know how first day of class goes ..
     
  10. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    It's a motivational tool. One ride on the dog is enough to convince you to succeed!
     
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  11. DesertTraveler

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    Good Luck! Remember no booze on Campus!!!
     
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