Should I Pursue The Trucking Industry?

John, your question about "anything negative about Prime, Inc." is interesting. You can find all the negative stuff you want, enough to make you want to move to Montana and live in a cabin instead of driving a semi. But most if the negative comments are in the writer's imagination.

I drive for Swift, but from reading so many posts here, I think Prime is one of the main employers of Trucking Truth members. Generally, you won't make a mistake talking to Prime, or most of the Trucking Companies that hire new drivers. Check this out, even if you have already decided on Prime: How To Choose A Company

Thanks everybody :) I've made the decision to go with Prime just curious how much on average is spent on yourself trucking I know you pay for showers and food etc. I'm assuming it's close to $200 a week?

Thanks everybody :) I've made the decision to go with Prime just curious how much on average is spent on yourself trucking I know you pay for showers and food etc. I'm assuming it's close to $200 a week?

The truck stops (Pilot/Flying J comes to mind) will provide a free shower for filling up X gallons of fuel. A lot of your terminals will have showers too, that I assume are free. As for food, get a cooler or mini fridge, and your bill can be significantly lower than $200.

Thanks everybody :) I've made the decision to go with Prime just curious how much on average is spent on yourself trucking I know you pay for showers and food etc. I'm assuming it's close to $200 a week?

I know drivers who spend that much each week. But, I know more drivers who spend half that amount, because they grocery shop, keep their provisions in the truck, and heat them in the microwave. The initial investment in a refrigerator and a microwave could be steep, but the amount you don't spend in truck stops and restaurants pays for them in short order.

Best of luck to you.

Steve

John, if you try to buy all your supplies at Walmart, you can save a lot, compared to buying at truck stops, which typically charge 3 times what Walmart does for the same item. If you are lucky enough to get a tractor with a top bunk, you can remove the mattress and store quite a bit of supplies up there.

Also, if you pay attention, you can resupply at a few Walmart locations which have a truck stop next door. There is a Pilot in Marianna, FL. with a Walmart next door, as well as one in Mt. Vernon IL. next door to a Flying J, which come to mind. I usually always restock when I go home for home time as well.

A good quality refrigerator will pay for itself in no time, if you stay away from the truck stop cash register. Be sure to get a real fridge with a thermostat, instead of a cooler which never shuts off. They tend to burn up, usually within 3 to 6 months.

Here is a link where you can shop for truck refrigerators with actual thermostats.

TruckFridge.com