Posted: 8 years, 4 months ago
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These things are an actual motor with radiator and fans etc. So they can run as long as needed. As said they typically automatically start when battery is low or if ac temp is set it will maintain temp. You can manually start then and run them as long as needed
Posted: 8 years, 4 months ago
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Is background a big issue or not?
Don't admit to ever trying drugs, out send like recently sunshine posted that they were denied a job offer because they said they had tried drugs before and the company reported it on the guys record. If you can pass a drug test then dont worry about it man, you'll just open a huge can of worms
Posted: 8 years, 4 months ago
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That's my signature move. Other day I was turning left off an exit, this lady had just turned into road from opposite off ramp. She sees me pulling left toward her and vibes flying toward me and slams on her brakes and throws her arms out the window. I smiled and waved and she told me I was number 1
Posted: 8 years, 4 months ago
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Other night in Kalamazoo Michigan I waited probably 5 minutes to have enough room to get out into the round about. It seemed like the cars were never going to stop coming
Posted: 8 years, 4 months ago
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The posted speed limit is the maximum legal. States usually also post a minimum of 45-55. Companies use them to get better fuel economy as well as increase safety and comply with their insurance companies requirements. Your still limited by the same hour guidelines.
Posted: 8 years, 5 months ago
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OK so what's the deal with Prime lease?
It must have been who was teaching your particular upgrade class, I know in mine they asked who was going lease but that's because those people take different classes then company drivers. Only people I've heard pushing lease is lease drivers trying to say how great it is. As stated your friends say I'm making 3 grand, now subtract 950 truck payment, 1500 fuel, tire fund, and all the various things they pay and they might be left with a grand, now they need to set aside their taxes and provide their own health insurance. Personally I'll keep driving company and not having to worry about a truck payment, a blow out, etc. Prime does have one of the better lease programs in the industry, but the best way to do it is save money and get a loan to get your own truck. I'll agree it sucks not being paid all miles and I feel companies leave a lot on the table be not billing loads for actual driven miles. Michigan does suck with their road network.
Posted: 8 years, 5 months ago
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Starting out. Question about Prime recruiting...
When you apply the system assigned you a recruiter to be your point of contact so your not dealing with multiple people. Were they able to give you the number to your recruiter. As stated asap get their email address because that will be the best way to get a quick response from him or her.
Posted: 8 years, 5 months ago
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The jello wasn't the issue, it's what you were doing to the jello that is alarming
Posted: 8 years, 5 months ago
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Adventist Truckers (making religious accommodations)
Flat bed companies would be a better fit because they slow down on the weekend, so I'd look into them. Also local companies and ltl tend to be m-f work schedules so there are options available to fit your needs better.
Posted: 8 years, 4 months ago
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Celadon or C R England
As old school said there are better higher paying options to acquire training and a job. However if these two companies are the absolute only one you're interested in, I'd lean toward celadon personally.