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I have a friend who is interested in coming onto with cfi. He will need a refresher course due to having a CDL but no recent experience. What steps would he have to take to come aboard and was wondering what the trucks come with (apu, inverter, or fridge). Not a deal breaker but due to having had a heart attack he has to worry about diet. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

I was just using it as a metaphor. Never got shot at was just there with 2/6

It is 12 hr shifts with 30 min before for meeting before and after shifts. 6 days a week with no time off. If we were to get inspected the whole fleet would be put out of service. Poor maintenance program. I’m know I am probably just whining but I would rather be in Kuwait getting shot at and fixing people. Just tired

I am local right now, with commute time to get to work is about 85 hours each week. Work almost 7 days straight, I have been doing this for 1 1/2 years. I do not enjoy the job at all as it is very mundane. Ihave an opportunity to go back to regional and make some fantastic money. I am torn between the 2 opportunities. Yes I am home every night but that is for only 8 1/2 hours. If you were in my shoes what would you do. Thank you for any assistance.

Do you have any info on the Cracker Barrel account?

I'm interested in more info on becoming a driver with Averitt Express on their dedicated Cracker Barrel account. I'd like to know if anyone knows anything about this company and what to expect. I spoke with a recruiter but I would much rather speak with a driver.

Averitt is a good company. I was with then for 2 years until recently getting a local job. Ask any questions and I maybe able to answer them.

I did work in supply division for Averitt, which crackle barrel is. They run reefers and do deliver to all of the crackle barrels in a region. You have one main dispatcher, but you run out of dc’s. Most of the people I have met are really nice and are in a hurry to get you out of there. I have been told the trailers are preloaded and you just have to drop and hook. Once you get to one of your delivery points, you will hand unload what you are delivering.

I'm interested in more info on becoming a driver with Averitt Express on their dedicated Cracker Barrel account. I'd like to know if anyone knows anything about this company and what to expect. I spoke with a recruiter but I would much rather speak with a driver.

Averitt is a good company. I was with then for 2 years until recently getting a local job. Ask any questions and I maybe able to answer them.

One more thing. I can't imagine you'll be able to claim unemployment for long. Isn't a requirement for unemployment that you're actively seeking work? With a class A CDL (assuming its clean) I'm sure you wouldn't have a problem getting something else even if it pays less.

That is currently being waived in the bill that is in the house. If you are furloughed or laid off due to the virus then you are good.

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Got that from a quick google search. Website is

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Wish you luck.

I really am sorry to hear this. I know he meant everything to you. He is in a good place now. RIP goofball.

I've heard the term used to mean "bumping" a trailer from one dock door to another. This could be even from one local warehouse to another. Once I did get a request: I was at one facility to deliver a load. My DM asked me to go to another place 1/2 mile away to get a repaired trailer and bring it to the main trailer yard. I made $50 for the 1/2 mile move.

Errol you are exactly correct. Once had to unhook from my trailer, move another trailer and put my trailer in the dock. That is an example of bump dock. I currently work for averitt.

I keep getting these ads on my internet screen that advertise Marten paying drivers 62 CPM. Is that even realistic for seasoned drivers? What's their gimmick?

It was saying including detention time and bonuses and all the extra perks.

My name is Kody I have been driving for Hogan for the last 8 months. I have been looking on getting on with prime’s lease operator program for some time now and have been doing my research. I am looking for any and all recommendations about the program the in and outs and how they work. I have ran a business before so I have a business mindset and am trying to provide for my family the best I can and as a company driver have not been doing to go lately.

Thank you all

Kody

Prime is a great company. I did the lease thing for about 6 months before my father had a heart attack. Was home with him for 3 weeks, that payment never stopped and put me 3500 in the hole. I wish I would have never signed up for the lease program and stayed a company driver.

What do you all recommend Dry Van or Flatbed and why

It really is what you prefer. I have pulled reefer, flatbed, and van. Loved the flatbed side as keeps you fit and you can get a good workout. I pull a van now and do miss the flatbed days but don’t miss the rain and cold. Granted I did have all the protective gear.

I mounted mine on a bean bag mount that is pretty heavy and worked wonders.

Has anyone gone back to Prime as a REHIRE? I drove last year March 2017 to August 2017 but left before my 1 year. My grandfather was in the hospital when I was on the road and I went home for a week but he passed away 2 days before my week was up Prime gave me another extension of a week but I'm Native American and participated in my tribes tradition for a passing family member I had to leave the night before his funeral it was either restart my TNT phase or get fired I had 500 miles left on my TNT phase and made the chose to leave and drive but only made it a week and quit. I know its a long story but I'm starting to miss the road and think about going back but worried me leaving would be used againts me further on. I have no negative comments about Prime and I understand it's part of the trucking universe you can't stay home forever but just reaching out for helpful advice. Thanks

I did the same dates as you and had to leave due to a family emergency. After 6 months gone I got he itch and came back of April of this year. I applied and talked to a recruiter and they put your app in front of a hiring board to say yes or no. As long as you left favorably you should be okay. I switched from reefer to flatbed and only had to do 15000 miles for training. Now I am having the time of my life. What is there to lose apply!

I just don’t know how everyone that drives the northeastern routes does it. I went into Long Island today and then Connecticut. Wasted all 11 hours along with higher blood pressure. Traffic was horrible

Well I’ll sit here thinking, does any with FMCSCA Rule about the GPS is being in the window. One time I heard that it could not be attached To the window because it was in the line of sight. Does anyone know if this is true

Thank you very much turtle that is what I needed to know

I was wondering for all those that are with prime and flatbed how much is the startup cost.

I did send a message to my Fm and he said thatnthe time could be adjusted without a problem.