Location:
Springfield, MO
Driving Status:
Experienced Driver
Social Link:
Truckin Along With Kearsey On The Web
Hi guys! I am a Prime driver of 8 years, a team trainer and certified CDL Instructor. I love my job and company. So many drivers helped me in the beginning that I have dedicated myself to giving back.
truckingalongfun@gmail.com or check out my YouTube link!
Posted: 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
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What's my chance of getting a local driving job?
Are you learning jn a manual?
Posted: 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
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Why I quit Prime's TNT Program
Hello Santoy. I have been a company (not lease) driver, TNT trainer and PSD Instructor here at Prime for over 8 years. You will absolutely make money at prime as a company driver.
You could say something like, "I want to follow your advice and become a lease op. Since Prime can revoke the contract due to failure comply to DOT regulations, i want to make sure I do a thorough PTI. I wouldnt want you to lose the money you invested in the truck." Or.. "i just want to make sure I catch issues before they get bad. I wouldnt want you to have to pay for our hotel rooms if the truck needed to be shopped for a week or so. I am trying to save you money".
Never feel bad about a trainer. This is your life and livelihood. He needs money because he is lease and rates are down, costs are up. His choice. After you upgrade, you may never talk to him again. He was a stranger before he met you.
As for backing... why is he backing? Ask to do all of the backing yourself. That is the only way you will learn.
There are a few of us Primates here for you.
Posted: 16 hours, 29 minutes ago
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Be flexible. I am sick and tired of advertisments that make trucking look like paid travel. Can it be exciting and adventurous? Yes. But this is a serious job. One thing that really irks me is when some of these youtubers dont explain how this is a freaking job. One chick jumped in a trailer in a miniskirt and heels.
Posted: 17 hours, 46 minutes ago
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Drive schedule to fit in April 8th solar eclipse?
Oh wow so springfield and st louis are on there.
U never considered not.driving. i have seen them before. I remember how excited my mom was when halleys comet flew over
Posted: 1 day, 4 hours ago
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I could use some career (and maybe a bit of personal) advice
Its not really a rolling split cause i will still take a 10hr break.
I have a google maps of hotels with truck parking if u want to email me. It wont link here. Go swimming at the hotel!
Truckingalongfun@gmail.com
Posted: 1 day, 5 hours ago
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I could use some career (and maybe a bit of personal) advice
If you like true crime stories... True Crime Brewery ppdcast that i get on youtube is decent. It is a husband wife team. He is a doctor and discusses a lot of the science behind thr ctime scenes and psychological aspects.
Posted: 1 day, 5 hours ago
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I could use some career (and maybe a bit of personal) advice
Rob did a great job of paying off debt! Congrats! I paid off $70k in 2 years but its just me, no family.
I did this by focusing on my goals. Eye on the prize is what kept me motivated. Once i saw the bills go down, i ran harder and trained. I would have crawled through crap so remove that stress of debt.
I often drive for 5 hours then stop for 2 hours. Eat, take a walk, take my shower then drive another 5 hours.
Before i had a home, i made it a point to get a hotel room from time to time.
Maybe try to learn something. I learned how to edit my videos. Try to learn playing a keyboard or guitar? Draw?
Posted: 2 days, 3 hours ago
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Pianoman said:
I completely agree with Kearsey on this one. No one on this forum is perfect and that 100% includes me. I have been somewhat transparent about my faults but not all of them because I don’t want all of my mistakes to be public. I don’t have a criminal record but I have been fired twice in my relatively short trucking career and in both instances I deserved it.
Admitting your faults & accepting responsibility will get you far in your career and life in general. We all screw up.. yeah i got a million safe miles.. but last month i missed an appt by 58 minutes. The first time in 8 years i was late for a delivery. I was so mad at myself and i apologized both to my fleet manager and to the owners of the truck i am driving. Because of my history, they all sort of shrugged it off. But i beat myself up over it. It just inspired me to do better. I didn't make excuses. I slept through the alarm, so i bought a screamie meamie at the next truck stop. I won't oversleep again.
Posted: 2 days, 7 hours ago
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I am copying this comment to a new thread so all can see it.
Do not lie on applications. Know what is on your DMV and DAC records
Be on time
"We are all at risk in this freight recession and continued oversaturation of drivers. Do not mess up, and always GOAL. Do not get tickets. Do not argue with disrespect. Complaining and raising a concern are two different things. Raise concerns in a professional manner, not an unprofessional one.
Do not leave a job without one lined up. Pay attention to wages. Some companies are lowering pay or removing bonuses. Many companies will not rehire a driver who left.
Gone are the days of getting a job 2 hours after leaving one. I know drivers who are taking 2 to 4 months to find work due to a blemished record.
Stay safe all."
Posted: 45 minutes ago
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Why I quit Prime's TNT Program
You can talk to your fleet manager or Chris Martin who is in charge of TNT training.
Hit me up at truckingalongfun@gmail.com.