Hi All, I'm on my way to prime in Springfield. It's been interesting so far. there's a group of ex crst drivers basically bashing every company known to exist there's one gentleman that's been trying for months to get a training school to accept him. Gaps in employment etc. I feel for the guy because the others are making him question his choices. All the guys brag about their experience and not one has a job. I told the guy whose also homeless to keep his eye on the prize don't listen to the experienced drivers riding the dog.

Hi Lisa! People call me Cappy and I'm starting this week in Salt Lake City on the 28th as well. I'm 55, a retired commercial fishing boat captain(yep, another male dominated industry), so I'm used to the adventurous, never know what kind of day this will be, lifestyle, I've always been safety conscious and am totally okay with living out of a travel bag. Needless to say, I have been bored out of my mind! "Normal 'jobs' " are so boring and unsatisfying to me, I need challenges, open space and a career, not just a job. I've been kind of depressed since I moved away from the salt air, so it's time for a new adventure. I'm also used working with some pretty rough and tough guys on the boat so that won't take any getting used to. I've wanted to do this for years and life's too damn short to not go for it! I already have my CDL Permit w/tanker endorsement so I'm looking fwd to getting some serious simulator time in since it will be a short week due to the holiday, unfortunately I have to wait until tomorrow so BRING IT ON!

On the bus here, there were 6 guys starting their classes, 5 from CR England and 1 that was fired from CR England and starting all over again with Swift, the guy was using some pretty sad excuses for his employment departure although I found it kind of entertaining. I was the only one with Prime but I'm sure there are more here at the hotel. They were all asking how I got in with them as they either couldn't pass the application process or couldn't get a returned phone call after their app was put in. I couldn't give them a good reason and frankly, avoided any suggestions but was positive about my experience so far.

Looking forward to this new experience and thanks for your postings, I found them and the reply's helpful! GO GET 'EM GIRL!

COLORADO CAPPY (Yep, it's my handle)

Hi Lisa! People call me Cappy and I'm starting this week in Salt Lake City on the 28th as well. I'm 55, a retired commercial fishing boat captain(yep, another male dominated industry), so I'm used to the adventurous, never know what kind of day this will be, lifestyle, I've always been safety conscious and am totally okay with living out of a travel bag. Needless to say, I have been bored out of my mind! "Normal 'jobs' " are so boring and unsatisfying to me, I need challenges, open space and a career, not just a job. I've been kind of depressed since I moved away from the salt air, so it's time for a new adventure. I'm also used working with some pretty rough and tough guys on the boat so that won't take any getting used to. I've wanted to do this for years and life's too damn short to not go for it! I already have my CDL Permit w/tanker endorsement so I'm looking fwd to getting some serious simulator time in since it will be a short week due to the holiday, unfortunately I have to wait until tomorrow so BRING IT ON!

On the bus here, there were 6 guys starting their classes, 5 from CR England and 1 that was fired from CR England and starting all over again with Swift, the guy was using some pretty sad excuses for his employment departure although I found it kind of entertaining. I was the only one with Prime but I'm sure there are more here at the hotel. They were all asking how I got in with them as they either couldn't pass the application process or couldn't get a returned phone call after their app was put in. I couldn't give them a good reason and frankly, avoided any suggestions but was positive about my experience so far.

Looking forward to this new experience and thanks for your postings, I found them and the reply's helpful! GO GET 'EM GIRL!

COLORADO CAPPY (Yep, it's my handle)

Hey cappy! I am starting with prime at the Salt Lake City location in the beginning of march. How are you liking it so far? I can't find much information from that location. Just curios about the training and if you have any pointer for me before I go out there.