Prime: Orientation and Training?

Another thing I was wondering, I have seen some other companies have some sort of idling policy? I noticed in this thread I believe, that you have to maintain a certain mpg at Prime, do they also have any sort of idling policy? Do they have APU's? Opti-idle? Thanks for all the great info, sorry for so many questions

 

Most every truck at Prime has an APU. There are different brands. I like the Thermo King TriPak the best.

 

I just went through Prime's PSD program.... I wouldn't go to another company... you learningn far more with Prime than you would any other place. The training is hands on just you and your instructor. After you get your CDL, you got a job.....

 

I appreciate your info. I have read your thread as well as CAGE, and Seebs threads. And they have all been very informative and very helpful in my decision making. Prime really sounds like a great company to get you started.

 

You made a decision yet?

 

Haha oh yea, definitely going with Prime. My friend works for FFE and they sound like a decent company and all, but I'm not crazy about such a short training period. I like to be well prepared to do things on my own. And the schooling at Prime sounds better suited for me. I really appreciate it! Gonna get in contact with a recruiter this week!

 

Cool! Keep us updated! Back to sleep now... rolling down the road

 

Ok I seen on here your bmi plays a roll in your medical exam for your cdl is that true. Or is it better to get my dot physical before i go to the training

 

No. You still have to take the physical at Prime to be hired.

 

Im about 350lbs but i bend and lift walk just fine I was plumber up till last year and we had a work test we had to pass and i passed it just fine and others ones that were in shape didnt so i just want to know if being 350 would stop me. and read on here that i would need a release from my dr. for any surgeries