Profile For Larry L.

The other day I'm rolling down the highway listening to FOX News when I heard an advertisement for a trucking company that hauls for the US Gov't. and pays its teams $10,000 a week. Anybody hear of this or am I just delusional LOL?

Hello All, I just thought I'd share my experience with a company sponsored CDL training program. As per the suggestions I found on TruckingTruth I did my due diligence and researched and researched and then did some more research before deciding on Prime, Inc. I took the advice and studied for my written test beforehand as well as obtaining my HazMat, Tanker and Doubles/Triples endorsements. I arrived at Prime the day before orientation and settled in with a roommate. While quite a few in my class were attending classes to obtain their permits I was ahead of the game. There were CBT's and simulator sessions to complete and while "they" were worried about permits I was doing what I came there for. After 4 days I was assigned an instructor and two days later we were on the road to Georgia. I'm on the tail end of my second week on the road and loving every min. of it. Today my instructor and I needed to shut down to reset our 70hr clock and got some serious backing training in. I have to admit it has taken me longer than most to grasp the concept of backing into a tight spot but with the patience of my trainer, today I spent over 2 hours doing nothing but backing and it appears I might have actually gotten it. Tomorrow we'll begin again and we'll see how well I do. I kind of knew that backing was going to be my "Waterloo" and the few times I've attempted it I failed miserably. A different trainer told me, don't beat yourself up over it, just continue to practice and it will come to you. He was right. I pretty much have the pre-trip down, as well as the air-brake portion and I've been doing quite a bit of the driving so I feel I'm pretty solid in that respect. I'll continue to practice my backing and hopefully the first week of May I'll test for my CDL. TruckingTruth has been a Godsend. I feel very fortunate to have discovered this sight and want to thank all that gave me insight, advice and encouregment to continue on this new adventure. Feel free to contact me at LLucian103@aol.com if I can be of any assistance to anyone thinking about company sponsored CDL training. Thanks Again.

Larry Lucian

Well I've been accepted to Prime and will depart for Springfield, MO on 3/23. I've been doing my studying and will take my CDL permit tests this coming week. I am so excited about starting this new adventure. Any advice, suggestions, or words of wisdom from those that have been there would be greatly appreciated. Drop me a line @ LLucian103@aol.com and thanks for any input you can get me. Drive safe.

Double L