Music
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Country and rock....Have my XM radio all ready to go
Kip, what I listen to differs each day and it really depends on my mood.. Some days I listen to country, some, I listen to classics rock, bluegrass, r & b, grunge, ....I just like all different kinds.. but mostly I like country, rock, and heavy metal.. not that spitting, sputtering, screaming, hate rock but more like Godsmack, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Pearl Jam, and so on..it seems that I like a song or two by almost every artist, no matter the genre of the music
Kip, what I listen to differs each day and it really depends on my mood.. Some days I listen to country, some, I listen to classics rock, bluegrass, r & b, grunge, ....I just like all different kinds.. but mostly I like country, rock, and heavy metal.. not that spitting, sputtering, screaming, hate rock but more like Godsmack, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Pearl Jam, and so on..it seems that I like a song or two by almost every artist, no matter the genre of the music
I hear ya. I still like the 80's rock I grew up with. I remember Metallica when they were still a garage band! I don't like their new stuff. I still listen to Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets!
I listen to all music. Right now my trainer and I usually listen to the 90s alternative/grunge or blue collar comedy on xm radio. Yesterday I listened to the 90s on 9 channel all day. Once I get my own truck I'm going to listen to everything. Techno at night and then a different genre each day. I also have my ipod to hook into the stereo when I want something specific
I listen to all music. Right now my trainer and I usually listen to the 90s alternative/grunge or blue collar comedy on xm radio. Yesterday I listened to the 90s on 9 channel all day. Once I get my own truck I'm going to listen to everything. Techno at night and then a different genre each day. I also have my ipod to hook into the stereo when I want something specific
HOLY HELL!! Where have YOU been??? Nice of you to just jump in here and let us know you made it through and are on the road as a PSD..
Seriously, though..good to hear from you..how is it going??
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.
I listen to all music. Right now my trainer and I usually listen to the 90s alternative/grunge or blue collar comedy on xm radio. Yesterday I listened to the 90s on 9 channel all day. Once I get my own truck I'm going to listen to everything. Techno at night and then a different genre each day. I also have my ipod to hook into the stereo when I want something specific
HOLY HELL!! Where have YOU been??? Nice of you to just jump in here and let us know you made it through and are on the road as a PSD..
Its goin. I'm getting better every day. Its been a quick 2 weeks out here on the road. Seen some beautiful country. Driven in situations that were terrifying. I'm hating training, but love it out here on the road. I can't wait to be solo. I know that I won't think that way when I'm alone and need help, but I'm just independent. I want to do things my way like not have the qualcom on silent, and not have trash around the cab. And I'm tired of the top bunk! Lol. Overall I can't complain. For the first time in my life I really enjoy what I'm doing. I can tolerate a few months of training. When it gets rough I think about what I will do with my own truck.
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.
I listen to all music. Right now my trainer and I usually listen to the 90s alternative/grunge or blue collar comedy on xm radio. Yesterday I listened to the 90s on 9 channel all day. Once I get my own truck I'm going to listen to everything. Techno at night and then a different genre each day. I also have my ipod to hook into the stereo when I want something specific
HOLY HELL!! Where have YOU been??? Nice of you to just jump in here and let us know you made it through and are on the road as a PSD..
Its goin. I'm getting better every day. Its been a quick 2 weeks out here on the road. Seen some beautiful country. Driven in situations that were terrifying. I'm hating training, but love it out here on the road. I can't wait to be solo. I know that I won't think that way when I'm alone and need help, but I'm just independent. I want to do things my way like not have the qualcom on silent, and not have trash around the cab. And I'm tired of the top bunk! Lol. Overall I can't complain. For the first time in my life I really enjoy what I'm doing. I can tolerate a few months of training. When it gets rough I think about what I will do with my own truck.
Sounds good overall..Do you hear anything from the other guys who started with you?? Roadhog and them lot?? I kunderstand what you mean about not liking the conditions, but you're right, soon enough you will be on your own, in your own truck and you can do whatever you like...How is your trainer? I remember you had some concerns in the beginning..is it still an issue or is he teaching you what you need to know?? How are you finding your learning curve is with things like the Qualcomm?? Are you picking it up pretty quickly? Is your trainer taking the time to teach it or is he just a "watch me and learn it", kind of person? I'm one of those types of people that learn better and quicker visually.. I Can watch someone do something and pick it up pretty quickly, as opposed to them trying to explain it to me and trying to remember all the steps..
Qualcomm:
Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.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.
I haven't talked to the other guys. My trainer isn't that great. Hes not a good teacher. He gave training a shot, and I'm his first student. He said I'll be his last because he's not cut out to train. If he was just teaching me the way of the road it would be ok. But he's supposed to be preparing me for the cdl test. He pretty much throws me in the drivers seat and watches/talks on the phone all day. He'll give me advice here or there but really its me learning on my own. It kind of sucks, but I'm getting better. Hopefully we'll get to do some backing soon.
Quallcom is simple enough. The hardest thing will be remembering the macros but thathwill come in time. I'm hoping my tnt trainer will be better. I need to be taught what to do not just sit and watch and try to figure it out. All in all the driving is getting better by the day. I'm getting more comfortable each day. Now I just need backing and pretrip practice. My trainer sucks with pretrip. Cant answer my questions, and doesn't help at all. Youtube is my teacher. The flashcards on here have helped too.
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.
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.
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So what does everyone listen to? If you don't like country music there is something wrong with you... :P
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