Prime PSD Springfield MO 02/20/17
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That's so wonderful! Excited for you to get on the road. Looking forward to Some updates!
Glad to hear the test results came back and thats out of the way! I was always a little antsy peeing in a cup when I was in the Army, even though I was drug free there was always that little nagging fear that my life could be ruined over something i had no control over (false positives).
Sorry i havnt updated in a couple days been pretty hectic, we went from MO to KY dropped off and now we picking up and headed up to MI. Tryin to keep this short because im on my phone. Almost had a heart attack a min ago got a message on the qualcomm said "your co driver being sent home due to not being honest with dr office" made a couple of frantic calls...they sent it to wrong truck -.- lol anywho bout to head to kalamazoo Michigan
Qualcomm:
Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.
Whew! That had to be a scary moment!
Be safe. Update when ya can.
Patrick.... Thanks for keeping everyone updated! I really love reading these diaries because they help me reminisce my experiences. Even though I started only 3 1/2 months ago, it seems like an eternity past. It sounds like you are knocking this one outta the park! Congrats on that! Maybe one day the stars will align just right and all us Primates on here will get to meet up at a terminal. Would like to meet with you, turtle, miss mioshi , etc. No, I didn't forget Rainy. I had the honor of meeting her and having dinner with her and a few others while waiting for my PSD trainer. And no, I never got locked up in her dungeon! Keep up the great forward progress my friend! Looking forward to hearing more!
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
Patrick.... Thanks for keeping everyone updated! I really love reading these diaries because they help me reminisce my experiences. Even though I started only 3 1/2 months ago, it seems like an eternity past. It sounds like you are knocking this one outta the park! Congrats on that! Maybe one day the stars will align just right and all us Primates on here will get to meet up at a terminal. Would like to meet with you, turtle, miss mioshi , etc. No, I didn't forget Rainy. I had the honor of meeting her and having dinner with her and a few others while waiting for my PSD trainer. And no, I never got locked up in her dungeon! Keep up the great forward progress my friend! Looking forward to hearing more!
It almost does seem like an eternity, doesn't it? It's certainly been a lifestyle change for the last 3 months!
I keep missing you, Rainy and others by mere days. I'm sure you'll come rolling in here a day or two after I roll out next week.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
03/03 delivered in kalamazoo this morning parked in an air museum lot over night since there wernt really any overnight spots near by, was pretty cool they were appearntly ok with it since we werent bothered. Stopped at truck stop before next pick up and blew a belt around 0830. Sitting at a frieghtliner spot that was magically right across the road from where we stopped, appearntly tensioner was messed up too idk all the details lol. So we may not be taking the load to Minnesota afterall. Leaving out a bunch of small details on the trip since im mostly updating from my phone these days. Trainer says im a natural trucker and doing great, got a couple inches of snow up here in Michigan which was nice. My drive through Kentuky the other day was amazing a lil hilly but so beautiful.
Great to read all your updates, Patrick. You are well on your way and will continually learn new things daily. Keep these posts coming.
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That's awesome man, congrats! It was nice to meet ya yesterday. Good luck out there and most of all be safe.