Any Women Gone Through Prime Training?
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People will always have horror stories. I would suggest going to youtube, and looking up a few female driver vlogs, such as Berna Schneider, who pulls glass for Maverick, or Trucker Janelle, who drives for Hirschach, and Allie Knight, who drives for Jim Palmer. All of them are great vlogs, and should do well to put some of your fears to rest. Trucker Janelle specifically addresses some of your issues in a few of her vlogs.
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ugh, Hirschbach ...I hate it when i accidentally press submit, instead of preview.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Miss Red: Although I have limited experience with the goings on at Prime - during orientation, PSD , and TNT - I have learned through this forum and another that Prime WILL NOT tolerate behavior that compromises anyone. A recent post in the diary section of this forum noted that Prime sent home men for being overly friendly with its female employees. Plus, Prime is most likely required to have written policies and procedures to address complaints it receives for its current and prospective female employees. Finally, don't be afraid to call your recruiter to share the concerns you posted here, and don't be afraid to ask the same questions you asked here. I am confident that you will find a similarity between the advice and the answers you receive here and the ones you will receive from Prime.
You will do well at Prime!
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
TNT:
Trainer-N-Trainee
Prime Inc has their own CDL training program and it's divided into two phases - PSD and TNT.
The PSD (Prime Student Driver) phase is where you'll get your permit and then go on the road for 10,000 miles with a trainer. When you come back you'll get your CDL license and enter the TNT phase.
The TNT phase is the second phase of training where you'll go on the road with an experienced driver for 30,000 miles of team driving. You'll receive 14¢ per mile ($700 per week guaranteed) during this phase. Once you're finished with TNT training you will be assigned a truck to run solo.
People will always have horror stories. I would suggest going to youtube, and looking up a few female driver vlogs, such as Berna Schneider, who pulls glass for Maverick, or Trucker Janelle, who drives for Hirschach, and Allie Knight, who drives for Jim Palmer. All of them are great vlogs, and should do well to put some of your fears to rest. Trucker Janelle specifically addresses some of your issues in a few of her vlogs.
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Stay safe
Bernie has a great set of videos, but you will need to watch her account of trucking from beginning until the one she posted from Phoenix on 12/29.
Allie may be a bit too animated, but she does address issues directly, honestly, and professionally.
Janelle, on the other hand, might end up being your best resource for information that addresses your concerns.
Try to keep an open mind, though.
Bernie has a great set of videos, but you will need to watch her account of trucking from beginning until the one she posted from Phoenix on 12/29.
Allie may be a bit too animated, but she does address issues directly, honestly, and professionally.
Janelle, on the other hand, might end up being your best resource for information that addresses your concerns.
Try to keep an open mind, though.
Couldn't agree more. Also, I would show these vlogs to the naysayers, that would hopefully ease some of their fears too. I mainly watch Allies vlogs for the driving scenes. I usually turn the volume down, and just watch, as I listen to my own music, haha. She does have some good, and unique insights too. I think Janelle would be the best to watch, just for pure advice. She covers a huge range of topics, in her videos. Berna's most recent vlog, sheesh. That will give you a good idea of what winter driving can be like!
Miss Red: Although I have limited experience with the goings on at Prime - during orientation, PSD , and TNT - I have learned through this forum and another that Prime WILL NOT tolerate behavior that compromises anyone. A recent post in the diary section of this forum noted that Prime sent home men for being overly friendly with its female employees. Plus, Prime is most likely required to have written policies and procedures to address complaints it receives for its current and prospective female employees. Finally, don't be afraid to call your recruiter to share the concerns you posted here, and don't be afraid to ask the same questions you asked here. I am confident that you will find a similarity between the advice and the answers you receive here and the ones you will receive from Prime.
You will do well at Prime!
Hey! Thanks for posting that. I know I'll deal with a crude comment here and there, even when not attempting to solicit such attention. I'm a nurse and I deal with it all the time. As I've seen on the forum, trainers will get a list of numbers with student's names - I happen to have a male's name, so I'm pretty sure it's going to be a surprise for whoever calls :] Glad to see throughout the forums that finding a nonsmoking trainer should be easy as pie. That was one major concern.
One more question. My driver's license expires in March. Should I spend the money to renew it? Or will this be replaced with a CDL? I was unsure if I forfeit my DL in Missouri to obtain my CDL. Thanks.
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.
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
TNT:
Trainer-N-Trainee
Prime Inc has their own CDL training program and it's divided into two phases - PSD and TNT.
The PSD (Prime Student Driver) phase is where you'll get your permit and then go on the road for 10,000 miles with a trainer. When you come back you'll get your CDL license and enter the TNT phase.
The TNT phase is the second phase of training where you'll go on the road with an experienced driver for 30,000 miles of team driving. You'll receive 14¢ per mile ($700 per week guaranteed) during this phase. Once you're finished with TNT training you will be assigned a truck to run solo.
Another YouTube guy Indiana Jack I think his name is. He is real fun to watch and amazingly calm in bad situations that pop up.
Miss Red: Although I have limited experience with the goings on at Prime - during orientation, PSD , and TNT - I have learned through this forum and another that Prime WILL NOT tolerate behavior that compromises anyone. A recent post in the diary section of this forum noted that Prime sent home men for being overly friendly with its female employees. Plus, Prime is most likely required to have written policies and procedures to address complaints it receives for its current and prospective female employees. Finally, don't be afraid to call your recruiter to share the concerns you posted here, and don't be afraid to ask the same questions you asked here. I am confident that you will find a similarity between the advice and the answers you receive here and the ones you will receive from Prime.
You will do well at Prime!
Hey! Thanks for posting that. I know I'll deal with a crude comment here and there, even when not attempting to solicit such attention. I'm a nurse and I deal with it all the time. As I've seen on the forum, trainers will get a list of numbers with student's names - I happen to have a male's name, so I'm pretty sure it's going to be a surprise for whoever calls :] Glad to see throughout the forums that finding a nonsmoking trainer should be easy as pie. That was one major concern.
One more question. My driver's license expires in March. Should I spend the money to renew it? Or will this be replaced with a CDL? I was unsure if I forfeit my DL in Missouri to obtain my CDL. Thanks.
You'll get a new MO driver's license with your MO CDL permit when you transfer it there. It will have a new expiration date as well.
The trainers will also know your sex despite your name, so if you request a female trainer, you will get one. If you don't state a preference, the male trainers will still know you're a female. Just FYI, some male trainers will not take a female student due to the concerns their wife or girlfriend has.
If you have any problems with your trainer, you will contact your trainer's fleet manager and/or one of the members of the training department. They do not take any kind of sexual harassment lightly.
Some drivers are introverts, including trainers. Others are extroverts of course. You might get to that point where you are very ready to get off the truck, but I think most of your concerns, while valid, will vanish as you spend a lot of your energy learning to drive a truck and handle the job.
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.
Fleet Manager:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
TNT:
Trainer-N-Trainee
Prime Inc has their own CDL training program and it's divided into two phases - PSD and TNT.
The PSD (Prime Student Driver) phase is where you'll get your permit and then go on the road for 10,000 miles with a trainer. When you come back you'll get your CDL license and enter the TNT phase.
The TNT phase is the second phase of training where you'll go on the road with an experienced driver for 30,000 miles of team driving. You'll receive 14¢ per mile ($700 per week guaranteed) during this phase. Once you're finished with TNT training you will be assigned a truck to run solo.
Another YouTube guy Indiana Jack I think his name is. He is real fun to watch and amazingly calm in bad situations that pop up.
IndianaJack makes trucking look deceptively easy. Even when he's upset he seems calm. He's definitely my favorite of the YouTube truckers.
Miss Red:
Here's a good video from Allie Knight...
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People will always have horror stories. I would suggest going to youtube, and looking up a few female driver vlogs, such as Berna Schneider, who pulls glass for Maverick, or Trucker Janelle, who drives for Hirschach, and Allie Knight, who drives for Jim Palmer. All of them are great vlogs, and should do well to put some of your fears to rest. Trucker Janelle specifically addresses some of your issues in a few of her vlogs.
Welcome to TT
Stay safe