Prime's school and training: I have questions please

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by morpheus, May 15, 2015.

  1. morpheus

    morpheus Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for reading this.

    I am reaching out to anyone who works for Prime and has gone through their "Academy" from start to finish (getting on the bus to getting their own truck)

    I have been on their site numerous times and have read it but I want to know first hand experiences.

    Do they put you in a motel room with more than one person?
    What are the days like?
    What if you are having issues with a certain maneuver or other facet such as shifting? Do they wash you out quickly or do they give you proper time as everyone learns at a different pace?
    What does the DOT physical entail?
    What is the Smith System?

    Thanks in advance to all who read and reply. I truly appreciate it.
     
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  3. jayb123x

    jayb123x Bobtail Member

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    I am finishing the first week at Prime and can answer some these for you. See bold print in the quote below.

     
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  4. james evans

    james evans Bobtail Member

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    My cousin went thru that school few months ago. I don't know much, I do know they gave him 6 chances to pass his driving Test.
     
  5. redoctober83

    redoctober83 Road Train Member

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  6. morpheus

    morpheus Medium Load Member

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    Jayb123x, You are the bomb! Thanks! I feel like I have the info I need now.
     
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  7. GiddionKane

    GiddionKane Bobtail Member

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    sounds good, thanks for the thread. I start monday.
     
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