New to Prime INC - What to expect (Springfield edition)

I hope to be there sometime mid Jan. I am in the National Guard will they have an issue with me going home for my military training while I am in the PSD and TNT, I can makes some arrangements but don't know how long it will take.

 

Prime got an award from the Missouri National Guard for being cooperative with NG members and their training commitments. So... I suppose that will help answer your question. You'll need to be up front with your instructor, trainer and Fleet Manager about your schedule during that time. You're probably looking at 2-1/2 to 3 months depending on weather and freight to get through PSD and TnT.

 

How did you bolt the microwave down? I've heard of someone who used one with removeable legs, unscrewed them, drilled holes through the shelf, and ran longer screw's up through the leg holes

 

Welcome to the thread that I hope will explain what you are going to experience when you arrive at our facilities in Springfield Missouri. Most of you will be riding the dog (Greyhound) from wherever you are to our terminal. Make sure you have the phone number for the Prime shuttle. They will come get you from the bus station and drop you off at The Campus Inn (Prime's hotel and training facility).

When you arrive at the hotel you will check in and receive a room.The hotel DOES NOT COST YOU ANYTHING WHILE IN TRAINING. If it is late, or just after a meal has ended, they will give you a boxed lunch that has a sandwich and some other goodies. (If you have high BP due to sodium, don't eat the ham sandwich) If you are starting from scratch (no CDL) you will be sharing a room with someone. Others with a CDL that are just transferring from another carrier will probably be given a room to yourself, but don't expect it. (availability drives this) Look around, get your bearings and get yourself situated in the room. There are a few restaurants nearby, and a WalMart just a block away. (Go to the front of the hotel, look left, and start walking toward the Culvers restaurant, Wally world is just past this place.) There is an Applby's by the WalMart, but let me remind you, DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHILE YOU ARE IN ORIENTATION! You will find yourself on the curb in front of the Oasis, paying your own way home.

Meal Card: If you arrive early in the day you will probably get a meal card from the cafeteria. If you arrive late, you will get it at breakfast or lunch the next day. This card is your food for the week. It does not buy you everything you want, as each meal has a price limit that will get you the main meal and a drink. You will have to pay the difference if you want more than the basic meal.

Money: I would recommend bringing $200 with you. $100 will be the fee Prime charges you, $50 for your CDL permit, and $50 spending cash because sometimes the meal just doesn't fill you up, or you need that soda and candy bar just to stay awake. You shouldn't need more than that. (if you need to transfer your current CDL to MO you may need more $)

ARE YOU NEW TO PRIME 2015

You should be given a packet with a bunch of application questions and stuff to fill out. Make sure you fill it out as soon as you can. You will need it completed on day one. It will be used for your background interview. The packet will be a repeat of most of the information you provided to the recruiter. DO NOT LIE OR TRY TO HIDE ANYTHING! All trucking companies must investigate every applicants work, driving, and criminal history. EX: If you have a misdemeanor for peeing in public, tell them.

Day one of orientation is hectic and confusing, so get a good night sleep. ​

 

I see this post is from 2012... is the information up to date?
Is the $200 weekly loan advance for the cafeteria? or is the food really free for the 1st week and the $200 (weekly advance loan) a little extra over the free cafeteria?

Also, if the PSD training is for up to 6 weeks (orientation included) will the $200 per week advance be extended over the $800 until I get my cdl and get weekly training pay (TnT).

FYI--- I have been layed off since Oct so I will be on a VERY tight budget and any advance would truely helpout.

 

In other words ... how will I survive (financially) while training...

 

Will work for food sign worked for me.

 

Dinomite... are you serious?????????

have actually thought about that, but would rather have a REAL job....

 

No I was only joking. I don't know much about prime except for the fact they drivethe cutest trucks on the road, and the rookies are paid more per mile then me. When I grow up. I would love to have the opportunity to drive for such a totally rad company.