I heard that new CDL drivers for prime inc have to buy certain gear like chains and locks. Is this true? How much does it normally cost?
It is true for Prime yes. The idea is since it's your equipment, you'll treat it better. The equipment is expensive (especially if you go flatbed) but you pay for it in weekly deductions from your paycheck. You can then sell it off to other drivers or back to Prime if/when you leave the company.
I think all my equipment was around $700-800 for the reefer side. The biggest expense is chains, those cost $500 new.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
A refrigerated trailer.
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I heard that new CDL drivers for prime inc have to buy certain gear like chains and locks. Is this true? How much does it normally cost?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: