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Chris,
What division will you be driving for?
Carl, I'm getting ready to go into the tnt phase of Primes training. Let me tell ya, I'm loving this adventure! Like everyone is saying, learn as much as you can from your trainer. When you're over in the passenger seat pay attention on how he handled his rig. What rpms is he shifting at, how deep is he double clutching , how wide he takes his turns to clear the trailer, things like that. Good luck, have fun, and keep the rubber side down!
Good luck to you too. Maybe we will cross paths.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
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.
Chris,
What division will you be driving for?
Sorry, I ment Carl!
Chris,
What division will you be driving for?
Sorry, I ment Carl!
Refrigerated
Carl,
I'm looking to move to PA once I retire from the Marines. I'm thinking about attending DCS school of trucking in York. How did you decide on reefer?
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
Carl,
I'm looking to move to PA once I retire from the Marines. I'm thinking about attending DCS school of trucking in York. How did you decide on reefer?
I let them pick for me. Also, before you go pay for Trucking School out of your own pocket check into Prime's CDL school. They cover the cost as long as you commit for a year. There are a couple Prime trainers that post on here regularly. I hear the program is pretty much the Yale of CDL training.
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.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
I hear the program is pretty much the Yale of CDL training.
From everything I've read, Prime seems to have an excellent reputation. However, I heard the hometime is scarce ...
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.
EPU:
Electric Auxiliary Power Units
Electric APUs have started gaining acceptance. These electric APUs use battery packs instead of the diesel engine on traditional APUs as a source of power. The APU's battery pack is charged when the truck is in motion. When the truck is idle, the stored energy in the battery pack is then used to power an air conditioner, heater, and other devices
From everything I've read, Prime seems to have an excellent reputation. However, I heard the hometime is scarse...
As an OTR driver, that is pretty much the norm when it comes to home time. But, by doing at least a year OTR, it opens so many doors for you in the future when it comes to looking into local jobs. So the question you need to ask yourself is, what do I want for myself in the future?
Just my opinion but, if you are looking to do this for many years, what is 1 year?
Ernie
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
EPU:
Electric Auxiliary Power Units
Electric APUs have started gaining acceptance. These electric APUs use battery packs instead of the diesel engine on traditional APUs as a source of power. The APU's battery pack is charged when the truck is in motion. When the truck is idle, the stored energy in the battery pack is then used to power an air conditioner, heater, and other devices
if you are looking to do this for many years, what is 1 year?
Makes sense. I'm ready to do what every the first year brings, then maybe transition into a local job for more hometime. What do you think about going flat bed right out of the gate? There seems to be a split camp about the subject....some say go for it, other say wait until after the first year.
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Carl, I'm getting ready to go into the tnt phase of Primes training. Let me tell ya, I'm loving this adventure! Like everyone is saying, learn as much as you can from your trainer. When you're over in the passenger seat pay attention on how he handled his rig. What rpms is he shifting at, how deep is he double clutching , how wide he takes his turns to clear the trailer, things like that. Good luck, have fun, and keep the rubber side down!
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
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.