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Yes. You are defnately better off going with you're CDL in hand. As far as locks go, it may seem a bit pricey but it really is not. Not only does the $130 pay for 3 locks, 2 a lots and 1 air cuff, but they are all slotted with one key. Of the 2 abloy locks you get 1 for the back doors of the trailer and then a smaller one that I use for my load locks. My trainer talked me not 'saving' some money by purchasing a $25 lock from the fuel stop, but it literally rusted out wihin a few weeks. The abloy locks still look like new after 6 months. I reccomend he abloy locks. You can save a few dollars by buying the locks individually, with 3 separate keys, but why? Here is good piece if advice however. When you unlock your trailer doors, leave the keys, attached to your key ring, and hook the lock onto your belt buckle. Otherwise you might be in lined to set the lock on the DOT bumper while you open and secure your trailer doors. If your. It careful, and not used to having a lock, you might be 30 miles down the road before you think to yourself "did I put my lock in the truck?" Ask me how I learned this lesson...

I am really looking at trying prime out. I have two dui ,s from more than 25 years ago and already a few co mpanies have told me that thats ok. How about prime, are they allowed?

I am really looking at trying prime out. I have two dui ,s from more than 25 years ago and already a few co mpanies have told me that thats ok. How about prime, are they allowed?

This is from the Prime link on here that gives info on the different companies/schools.

No reckless convictions in the last three years. No failed or refused drug or alcohol test in the last four years (this includes DWI's, DUI's and BAC's). No license suspension for points in the last three years. No more than two moving violations during the last year. No more than four moving violations in the last three years.

With them being from more than 25 years ago, I doubt that it would stop you. That amount of time shows you learned your lesson, it would seem. Good luck. Today I'm hoping to get my approval to start school.

I had several infractions including a dui from not as far back as that and had no problems getting in. The main thing is to be completely up front and honest with your recruiter, and then again in orientation, if you try to hide some thing and they find it, and the will find it, you will be on a bus home, and on your dime. Be up front and you shouldnt have any problems

How's it going these days?

It's going great actually. been on the road nearly a year now. It gets tedious at times, especially being away from the wife and kids. The back, shoulders and legs get weary from being stuck in a chair 11 hours a day, but all in all, its been good. I have traveled all over the US, seen so many awesome sights its hard to pick a favorite. I collected a handful of salt from Utah which was pretty cool. And collected rocks for a friend building a fire pit who wanted rocks from as far away as possible. She got about 30 from me. I continue to learn everyday, which is a good thing. I even got through the yard for Labor day to enjoy the company picnic. I'm beginning to not like the yards though. every time I go though I end up getting stuck there for several days, which is a inch break from the driving routine, but puts a hurting on the wallet...if you know what I mean. Wrapping up some well needed home time, which ended up being several days of Dr's appts. Dentist, ear nose and throat and a GP to take care of a few nagging issues. Looking forward to getting back out to watch the leaves change colors. maybe get back up to Vermont to refill my maple syrup supply, and then possibly California for some sun? who knows where dispatch will send me....