Comments By Smart C.

Yeah, hopefully you're correct. It's a very different place. 30 Daisy Hill Rd

You've been driving for over a year and a half. At this point you should have enough understanding of how to maneuver the trailer to eventually get it in there. It doesn't need to look good, just get it in there without hitting anything. You'll likely surprise yourself by getting in there much easier than last time you went.

You can do it! You really don't want to start rejecting loads (if they allow it) because it's difficult. Thats a quick way to end up on the s*** list. Besides, it'll help you improve your backing even more.

Which address in Canaan is it? I tried to look it up and there's 2 addresses

Yes

Is this your shipper?

Hello All,

Anyone familiar with Specialty Minerals Inc in Cannon? I have to pick a load up there and remember really struggling when I went there last time. Is there a proven strategy for easily backing there?

The workers there said our trucks really have no business being there...(with a sleeper). I want to reject the load...I've never tried to reject anything before (but I am company). ***It's going to be at a time where there will probably be no one to help if I need it. I just feel like I'm going to need at least a little more experience until I'm comfortable with this place....it had a scary hill where it looks like you'll fall down if you make the wrong move. Thanks!

It's about policy....not strictly party lines. The supposed new administration will indeed stagnate us relatively speaking. We had some good things going..USMCA, better tax rates, less regulation, new China deal, etc. Let's hope much doesn't get changed. That would be for the best.

Well I guess it's obvious they have a copy of all driver's CDLs. But what's the standard practice if you lose your card out on the road? Do you automatically have to go back to your home state (to DMV) before you can drive again? Or do they fax a photocopy as a temporary replacement?

I have not asked my company yet because I want to look a little more in the truck first. A little stressed out though. Couldn't have happened at a worse time.

Hi All,

It was a close call.. however I did indeed run a red light in Florida. I thought I had more time left on the yellow, and thought it was the safest thing to do. It flashed me. What is the process as far as the company is concerned?

A random guy told me the cameras are aimed too low to capture the plate. My trainer told me either way, Prime will just make me pay the ticket and not give me too hard a time because I have a completely clean record.

I paid nearly a thousand dollars. I was over a couple thousand pounds. Officer claimed he took it easy on me.

Ouch. If you have to offload it must have been over a good bit. If it is just a little usually 1k or less most will give you a ticket and let you roll. It will be up to your company how fast things move.

The bond may or may not be the actual fine. Different states do things somewhat different.

Here is my question. Customers scales may not always be the best maintained. How close were you? Did you reweigh on a cat scale? Did you get fuel after the shipper before reaching the weigh station?

All these things come into play. Sounds like you have had a hard lesson here.

Let us know how it turns out please

Guys,

So even though the shipper scale had me just legal, I'm over weight at the weigh station. How long does it typically take to get offloaded? Is the "bond" the actual fine you have to pay?

When I received this fleet message today, it made me consider teaming for the very first time. That consideration lasted about 60 seconds. I must sleep in a stationary truck without road noise. I don't see how you guys do it. I can't even sleep in my truck without earplugs while it's sitting sill. Those expensive earplugs are a must! It amazes me to see some of you do it year round for multiple years. No time to workout either....cant do it. I applaud you guys and gals.

Prime announced a new starting pay today and an increase in the team bonus as well as team guarantee pay.

All company drivers are getting a 1cpm raise, making starting pay at 46cpm for a full size on reefer and 51cpm for a lightweight. Including bonuses this gives a new driver a potential average for about 56cpm in a lightweight.

Also team company drivers are now guaranteed $1425 per week while out and got a bonus bump as well.

IMO this is going to put the lease ops at a disadvantage because right now many hire co-drivers at $1000 per week. Why team with a lease Op who will act like your boss when you can make a lot more money and be with an equal?

Get an Ultimate Royal Purple cushion. Take a knife and cut it in two. Place each leg (hamstring) on each half piece. This will elevate all the pressure off the middle of your butt. Weird but works.