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Thanks for all the great advice! Rainy Im leaving Newark on a Monday at 6:55 and should arrive in Springfield at 1300 on Tuesday. Im little concerned because my recruiter told me that everything starts on Wednesday instead of Monday. Im guessing thats because of the holiday. However he said that im only going to have two days to pass the permit test or 4 tries compared to others that get more opportunities because of an arrival on Monday. Doesnt seem right to me. Anyway, studying like crazy so i should be alright. Haha

Awesome! Thanks for the tips. I'm a little concerned about the TNT phase but I know it wont be forever and I know it will be a learning experience. Just going to have to grind it out. Not really looking forward to the bus ride from NJ to MO. But its part of the journey. Im ready!

Hey Guys, I have orientation at Prime in Springfield MO starting on Jan 4 2017. I have no experience and will be arriving as a new fish at the PSD program. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I've been studying for my permit using the higher road training on the website which really has been invaluable. Im really enthusiastic about this opportunity and Im really ready to embark on this change of direction in my life. Im a Navy Vet and just got out in 2015. I have no wife/kids so I believe life on the road for weeks or months at a time will not be an issue for me. I know Im jumping the gun a bit since I dont even have a permit yet alone my CDL yet, but Im ready to learn this industry inside and out. If anyone has some advice for a rookie going with Prime or anything truck related I would greatly appreciate it. I know everyones input here would really be valuable to me for future success in this industry. Thanks!

Rainy, thanks a lot for answering all my questions. Im filling out an application with Prime tomorrow. There is no time like the present. Ive been researching companies for months now and I feel like they are best suited for my needs. Im really excited and nervous to start. I know there is so much I need to learn and will be consistently learn of I decide to pursue this as a career. Im really mainly concerned about actually getting my CDL. What is really nervewrecking is the idea of them just sending me home if I dont pass my road test etc. Ive beed studying for the permit relentlessly using the High Road Training which has been great. Ive really got nothing to lose ar this point. I really want to do this. You and many of the other members here have been really inspiring and helped motivate me in making this decision. I know i can do this. Thanks again and stay safe!

Hey Rainy howya doing??? Was seriously looking at Prime to obtain my CDL and you look like the right person to ask a couple of questions. I am also from NJ, how does it work when you want home time?? What is the closest terminal in NJ? Do they let you take your truck home or can you leave it at the nearest terminal?? Did you take your training at the location in PA?? Whats the max amount of days you can consecutively use for home time?? If you wanted to travel somewhere other than home, lets say Las Vegas or something, would Prime let you take your truck there?? Hope youre staying safe out there and be really careful, winter is right around the corner!

Hey CidRay, just wondering if you needed to go to CDA with a permit already or if you could acquire it at the school. I'm still on the fence about Celadon and still doing my research. Thanks and good luck out there!