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neatest bunch of guys you ever met but they sure did live up to the stereotype NY blue collar guys . . .

Oh man....New York Italians are sooooo often like the stereotype, especially the blue collar ones. You have to have a thick skin and a big mouth to hang with those guys I'll tell ya.

My dad worked at a steel mill for 18 years. He was the kindest person you ever met and everyone loved him. And he loved being one of the guys. And he taught my sister and I from the time we were really little not to ever let someone know if something bothers you or they'll tease you to death about it forever. Relentlessly.

But coming from that blue collar background I knew nothing about the people or the culture in a corporate office. To be honest, compared to what I had always known, I had no idea they were so fragile! I thought the dumbest cliche ever was, "It isn't what you say, it's how you say it." I mean, you've worked with New Yorkers. Does it seem we put much thought into how we say things? Nope! We just blurt it out. And if you don't like how we say it then we'll tease you about being such a baby and you can go cry about it for all we care.

But man...I learned the hard way just how radical the difference is between blue collar and white collar culture. And that's always been the biggest source of conflict between drivers and office personnel.....most drivers don't know how to handle themselves in a white collar environment. Or should I say office personnel can't handle the blue collar approach. But no matter how you slice it, a driver has to learn to communicate well with the people in the offices. You can't take the approach that you'll just yell louder than the dummy you're arguing with. It ends in utter failure.

I was only 21 when I started driving but I learned quick how to handle myself out there. I still hate that saying, but the truth is most people won't hear you if you don't communicate the way they're used to doing it. You can't call the safety manager and talk to him like you would Tony at the steel mill. You can't go into a shipping office and start yelling at the lady behind the window like she's your kid. You have to learn to talk to people in a way they're willing to listen to or you'll never get anywhere. That's a tough lesson and some people never do figure it out.

neatest bunch of guys you ever met but they sure did live up to the stereotype NY blue collar guys . . .

Oh man....New York Italians are sooooo often like the stereotype, especially the blue collar ones. You have to have a thick skin and a big mouth to hang with those guys I'll tell ya.

My dad worked at a steel mill for 18 years. He was the kindest person you ever met and everyone loved him. And he loved being one of the guys. And he taught my sister and I from the time we were really little not to ever let someone know if something bothers you or they'll tease you to death about it forever. Relentlessly.

But coming from that blue collar background I knew nothing about the people or the culture in a corporate office. To be honest, compared to what I had always known, I had no idea they were so fragile! I thought the dumbest cliche ever was, "It isn't what you say, it's how you say it." I mean, you've worked with New Yorkers. Does it seem we put much thought into how we say things? Nope! We just blurt it out. And if you don't like how we say it then we'll tease you about being such a baby and you can go cry about it for all we care.

But man...I learned the hard way just how radical the difference is between blue collar and white collar culture. And that's always been the biggest source of conflict between drivers and office personnel.....most drivers don't know how to handle themselves in a white collar environment. Or should I say office personnel can't handle the blue collar approach. But no matter how you slice it, a driver has to learn to communicate well with the people in the offices. You can't take the approach that you'll just yell louder than the dummy you're arguing with. It ends in utter failure.

I was only 21 when I started driving but I learned quick how to handle myself out there. I still hate that saying, but the truth is most people won't hear you if you don't communicate the way they're used to communicating. You can't call the safety manager and talk to him like you would to Tony at the steel mill. You can't go into a shipping office and start yelling at the lady behind the window like she's your kid. You have to learn to talk to people in a way they're willing to listen to or you'll never get anywhere. That's a tough lesson, and some people never do figure it out.

Thought their was something better out there but I will go to Swift and be the best employee possible and always remember they gave me a chance when no one else did!!!!!

Have you tried Prime, Inc.?? Best of the big training companies as far as pay and other considerations . . . just wondering . . .

Jopa

If you have any questions about Prime... I'll be glad to answer them. Ive been with them for 3 years now I am a Certified CDL Instructor with them and I've been training students for almost 2 of those years

Prime only have team drivers right? If I teamed I would get my son to come over from PAM and drive together since we stay together it wouldn't be a problem? How much do I have to pay out of pocket for training with Prime? Some company I cant remember which said I have to pay 1500.00 dollars and then they would give me a scholarship or something (think I had to pay back the rest was above 3000.00 dollars if I remember right?

Thought their was something better out there but I will go to Swift and be the best employee possible and always remember they gave me a chance when no one else did!!!!!

Have you tried Prime, Inc.?? Best of the big training companies as far as pay and other considerations . . . just wondering . . .

Jopa

If you have any questions about Prime... I'll be glad to answer them. Ive been with them for 3 years now I am a Certified CDL Instructor with them and I've been training students for almost 2 of those years

Prime only have team drivers right? If I teamed I would get my son to come over from PAM and drive together since we stay together it wouldn't be a problem? How much do I have to pay out of pocket for training with Prime? Some company I cant remember which said I have to pay 1500.00 dollars and then they would give me a scholarship or something (think I had to pay back the rest was above 3000.00 dollars if I remember right?

Sorry for the time lag on your questions:

1. Prime does use teams but the majority is single Lease Drivers (who train as well - that's a form of team driving) with the rest single drivers in their own trucks (Prime's truck assigned to the driver); 2. Out of pocket cost - $ ZERO! They wave all the costs of the training if you stay 1 full year and prorate it if you don't . . . also, they DO NOT deduct from your payroll any of the actual class expense as other companies do . . . they also pay you $700 per week while in the second phase of training (TNT) which is actually deducted from the trainer's "settlement" since the trainer is getting many more miles since both the trainer & the student are "team" driving . . .

Hope this helps . . .

Jopa

Hi thanks talked to Prime today they because i have had more than one years of unemployment in the last 3 years they couldn't hire me! Millis said i had to live northeast of Birmingham to get hired!! S o called Swift back and they told me to call back tomorrow for details about school, keep praying for me that nothing goes wrong with this!!!!!!!! My criminal background is misdemeanors about 20 or 30 years ago don't remember the exact dates hope that's not a problem use to dink a lot in my 20's and did a lot of stupid things no prison or felonies! I do have a drive right copy where Pan Drivers solution turned me down and it shows Swift got a report to so if they told e to call back tomorrow for training and travel details i guess i'm alright with them???? Can i use the drive right report to fill out the form once I get to training? Also have a copy of my NC driving record certified! only have had my Alabama CDL-S Permit(with HazMat ,Tankers) License about a month! everyone reading this please pray for me to make it!!!!!!!! Again THANKS and God BLESS You

Thought their was something better out there but I will go to Swift and be the best employee possible and always remember they gave me a chance when no one else did!!!!!

Have you tried Prime, Inc.?? Best of the big training companies as far as pay and other considerations . . . just wondering . . .

Jopa

If you have any questions about Prime... I'll be glad to answer them. Ive been with them for 3 years now I am a Certified CDL Instructor with them and I've been training students for almost 2 of those years

Terry W, Do companies like yours take into consideration if the applicant has the ability to move? Does this work to applicants advantage? If normally out of hiring area could a new driver go to a certain location and then decide or figure out where to locate? I would prefer little home time in the first year, would a company like yours, once they can trust you, keep you on the road? Do you necessarily need to have a designated location?

Thought their was something better out there but I will go to Swift and be the best employee possible and always remember they gave me a chance when no one else did!!!!!

Have you tried Prime, Inc.?? Best of the big training companies as far as pay and other considerations . . . just wondering . . .

Jopa

If you have any questions about Prime... I'll be glad to answer them. Ive been with them for 3 years now I am a Certified CDL Instructor with them and I've been training students for almost 2 of those years

Terry, Thanks for that offer about answering questions. I sent ya a PM.

Prime said they couldn't hire because i was unemployed for more than a year in the last 3 years! Oh well just decided to go ahead with Swift they sent me their packet today thanks a million and GOD BLESS and KEEP YOU WELL

Thought their was something better out there but I will go to Swift and be the best employee possible and always remember they gave me a chance when no one else did!!!!!

Have you tried Prime, Inc.?? Best of the big training companies as far as pay and other considerations . . . just wondering . . .

Jopa

If you have any questions about Prime... I'll be glad to answer them. Ive been with them for 3 years now I am a Certified CDL Instructor with them and I've been training students for almost 2 of those years

I work for Millis and trust me it's an excellent company to work for. Don't post negativity about a company unless your are forsure about what you are talking about. Good luck with swift!

WOW forgive me but i already apologized once? I am not perfect and spoke out of disappointment and anger without thinking.So I guess my apology isn't enough for someone as perfect as you are!!!! who never makes a mistake, thankfully GOD will forgive me even if you can't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I work for Millis and trust me it's an excellent company to work for. Don't post negativity about a company unless your are forsure about what you are talking about. Good luck with swift!