Profile For Jason M.

Right on Jacen, thanks for the swift replies...Maybe we'll run into each other if I decide to go with prime and trucking in general.

Thanks Jacen! When you say 500-700 after taxes and all does that include any fees you pay for laundry machines, showers, food etc? How much would you say you spend on food etc? Also this is probably a question I will have to ask directly to prime, but I am a vegetarian for 14 years...I am assuming the meals provided by Prime during training will not be very veggie friendly...maybe i will be able to make a special request or get some type of credit to get some groceries. I'm not one to stereotype but I doubt there are many vegetarian truckers out there haha.

Hey guys thanks for all the great info! This truly is a great resource for someone like me trying to look at all of my options! This question is geared towards Mason, but anyone who has made it through the entire Prime inc training process is welcome to reply. I plan on going with Prime, I live in Chesterfield MO, so among other things the closeness to home is a factor. I am a very frugal person and have experience traveling on a budget. I am hoping to be able to save as much money as possible during my first year driving / training. I just have a few questions for you "Primers" out there. If I choose to remain a company driver what kind of weekly mileage will I be looking at? I was assuming 2500 a week as a minimum would be a safe bet...am I right in thinking this? I would love to have as many as possible, but I am worried about calculating my potential earnings too high. Also as a company driver are there any fees that will be deducted out of my salary besides insurance, etc? Am I responsible for paying for fuel etc. or is the 34 cents per mile 39 cents with lightweight (as I was made to understand) what I will be making? Given that 2500 is a safe average to assume, 39 cents x 2500 = $975 before taxes a week. Is this overly optimistic? If so what would a more realistic figure be after proving myself as a reliable driver once going solo as a company driver? Thanks so much in advance for anyone who answers my questions! Peace and keep on trucking.