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

The PRIME web site says to obtain a permit in my home state first.

Does this mean to take the written test at the local DMV and then go to Springfield?

Gracias!

 

You don't have to, but taking your written tests and obtaining a CDL permit before you come takes a lot of stress off. Once you get here, if you don't have a permit, you have three days to study, take the tests and pass. If you don't get it in three days, you're on a bus.

 

Kevin I am happy that you took my advice and came to this thread. There is a lot of great information in these threads from ACTUAL PRIME DRIVERS. I am not one as yet but I have been studing these threads for about 3 months now. Good luck and hope to see you on the road.

 

Thanks for letting me know. I read a lot of things about this company and it sounds good. This is my top choice of right now

 

Your welcome and make sure you start at page one on this thread and read all of Silenteagle's entries.

 

Just applied last night after leaving a 10 year teamster warehouse job in California . I thank everyone on this thread and board for the information provided. Hope I'm accepted and look forward to a new career. I just moved to the Clarksville TN area... do you guys get alot of freight in that area? Whats your advice in Reefer vs Flatbed. Im 28 years old and used to physical labor.... wouldnt mind some extra work to keep me in shape. But please advise.

 

Yeah, alot of freight out of TN, in and out. Best to give the recruiter a call though to find out what the status is on your app.

 

I def will give em a call before the weekend .. thank you

 

So do all Prime trucks have APU's on them? Also I saw it stated earlier in the thread that you have to take your CDL test in your home state correct?? Like if I obtained my CDL permit in the state of Georgia would I have to come back to Georgia to obtain my CDL license??

 

You will take the CDL test in Springfield mo, however it's not unheard of for people to take their test in their home state and then go to prime. In regards to the APU it is my understanding that company drivers get them on their issued tractors and lease operators have to pay a fee of sorts to get them