First Week In The Books- Prime Inc TNT
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Get a dash cam and start a YouTube page that is just about cars cutting off trucks. People love watching idiots.
That sounds like an awesome start. A place that's like Wal-Mart for truckers? That's amazing. One of the big reasons I want into this is to see stuff, even if it's trucker Wal-Mart.
Did you end up driving in NY yourself?
Thanks for keeping us updated.
4. Learned a wealth of knowledge from my trainers. He is a owner-op at prime with 7 trucks under him
Don't say that too loud, some folks around here say that's just not possible.
Congratulations! Sounds like you are doing great and enjoying it!
Carl is excited:
My first week on the road has been a very interesting and testing one. I haven't hauled a load that was below 42,000lbs. Hauling mostly Beer and meat from Cargill. I have to say the scariest parts are the grades but my nerves are building.
A few high points for me
1. I got to see Primes home terminal in Springfield and my god I have never seen anything like that in my life.
2. I got to see Iowa 80 on my 5th day on the road. It was like Walmart for truckers.
3. Ran great miles (4,500) from Upstate NY to Jacksonville FL, then way back up North all over again.
4. Learned a wealth of knowledge from my trainers. He is a owner-op at prime with 7 trucks under him and 30 years experience.
5. I got to see the worlds largest Peterbilt dealer. My god, I understand why they have such a religious following.
I can honestly say I'm having a blast. I don't miss home but I do miss the comfort of my own toilet. I like the smaller family owned truck stops like Sapp Brothers. They feel a bit more welcoming and home-ish.
Now the part that sucks.
The cars. JESUS CHRIST. The cars. The amount of disrespect when when it comes to lane changing, merging and just plain courtesy. I truly think some people have a death with. Never in my right mind would I cut off 78,000lbs of 60mph truck.
All in all this trucking thing is everything I thought it would be plus more. Again, I feel like I owe TT a world of thanks cause you guys prepared me for this job more than my CDL school and anyone else I've talked to. The knowledge and know-how you experienced guy share with us rookies has a unquantifiable value and I appreciate it more than words can ever express.
Carl, it's great to read about your discoveries. Even the million mile drives here can feel (re-feel!) your excitement. Keep it all coming!
#4 - your trainer. Be on him like a sponge in a bucket of water. He is there to show you How It's Done. I did this with my mentor because I was comfortable doing so: Ask any and all questions about trucking and about Prime. Once you are solo, getting questions answered is harder. But right now you have an expert more or less living with you.
And lastly, Do your best to not let your excitement go away. Keep sharing it here.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
4. Learned a wealth of knowledge from my trainers. He is a owner-op at prime with 7 trucks under him
Don't say that too loud, some folks around here say that's just not possible.
Congratulations! Sounds like you are doing great and enjoying it!
Oh Larry. Can't you just be happy for Carl without inserting your own assumptions and negative attitudes? If Carl said he was going to go O/O because his trainer is O/O , then I'd expect he'd be warned about the dangers of doing business in an industry he's just gotten started in.
Errol is right, keep that excitement. I loved reading this post and can't wait for more from Carl. It gets me excited for my own adventure.
Get a dash cam and start a YouTube page that is just about cars cutting off trucks. People love watching idiots.
That sounds like an awesome start. A place that's like Wal-Mart for truckers? That's amazing. One of the big reasons I want into this is to see stuff, even if it's trucker Wal-Mart.
Did you end up driving in NY yourself?
Thanks for keeping us updated.
I only did half of NY as my trainer said some of the hills required a bit more skill than I had at the moment.
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My first week on the road has been a very interesting and testing one. I haven't hauled a load that was below 42,000lbs. Hauling mostly Beer and meat from Cargill. I have to say the scariest parts are the grades but my nerves are building.
A few high points for me
1. I got to see Primes home terminal in Springfield and my god I have never seen anything like that in my life.
2. I got to see Iowa 80 on my 5th day on the road. It was like Walmart for truckers.
3. Ran great miles (4,500) from Upstate NY to Jacksonville FL, then way back up North all over again.
4. Learned a wealth of knowledge from my trainers. He is a owner-op at prime with 7 trucks under him and 30 years experience.
5. I got to see the worlds largest Peterbilt dealer. My god, I understand why they have such a religious following.
I can honestly say I'm having a blast. I don't miss home but I do miss the comfort of my own toilet. I like the smaller family owned truck stops like Sapp Brothers. They feel a bit more welcoming and home-ish.
Now the part that sucks.
The cars. JESUS CHRIST. The cars. The amount of disrespect when when it comes to lane changing, merging and just plain courtesy. I truly think some people have a death with. Never in my right mind would I cut off 78,000lbs of 60mph truck.
All in all this trucking thing is everything I thought it would be plus more. Again, I feel like I owe TT a world of thanks cause you guys prepared me for this job more than my CDL school and anyone else I've talked to. The knowledge and know-how you experienced guy share with us rookies has a unquantifiable value and I appreciate it more than words can ever express.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated