Finally I Can Get The RIG Rolling :)
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Congratulations Joshua!!! Prime is a fantastic company and we have many members here who work for them! You'll do great! Keep us updated and good luck.
Congrats Joshua! There are a few of us who are at Prime right now getting our CDLs. Maybe when you have your orientation you'll see us!
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.
Just watch out for the guy wearing the kilt
Just watch out for the guy wearing the kilt
Hey! I left that at home. :P
Just watch out for the guy wearing the kilt
Hey! I left that at home. :P
Well, in that case, beware the guy not wearing any skivvies .....
And for those wondering, no, i do not have 1st hand experience, it's just that I know the difference between a kilt and a miniskirt!!
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I finally got a hold of Stephanie at Prime today. In fact, I have talked to her more this day than the last month. I am waiting for one more reference check and then I will be good for Prime. Ooh-Ra
And for those wondering, no, i do not have 1st hand experience, it's just that I know the difference between a kilt and a miniskirt!!
hmmm no comment 
Emily was a little shocked by how quickly I would be gone so we are going to wait til the next training session for me to go. She needs her quality time with me and I am going to give it to her.
Thanks guys I hope when I get there you guys are still there but if not Good Luck and Drive safe!
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
And for those wondering, no, i do not have 1st hand experience, it's just that I know the difference between a kilt and a miniskirt!!
hmmm no comment
Emily was a little shocked by how quickly I would be gone so we are going to wait til the next training session for me to go. She needs her quality time with me and I am going to give it to her.
Thanks guys I hope when I get there you guys are still there but if not Good Luck and Drive safe!
What's your start date?? Mine is Nov 5..
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
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Well I got a Pre-hire from Prime. Turns out they do a nation wide MVR check and my driving record came back clean :) I had already told them about my incident but they couldn't find any record of it. The Judge actually made it drop off my record after 3 years so now I am going for some more Pre-hire's.. Holly my recruiter wanted me to come Sept 10th but alas I had to order a certified copy of my birth certificate before I can go. lol Nothing but that and money is stopping me lol
Thank you for everyone who offered advice on my situation. With out you guys pointing me in the right direction I couldn't have gotten this far :)
MVR:
Motor Vehicle Record
An MVR is a report of your driving history, as reported from your state Department of Motor Vehicles. Information on this report may include Drivers License information, point history, violations, convictions, and license status on your driving record.
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.