PRIME LW/FS Truck Option

Thanks you two! Interesting, well, I will say - @Daniel, if you're the guy in the middle of your avatar, I'm probably smaller xD so I guess I can't really use the 'being too big' excuse, dang. I understand the math (I've read your other post about it) but I'm not really getting into this for the money (although, it is an importance). The lifestyle is what I want and I want to be comfortable where it's possible is all. A bigger truck will do that for me.

I can do as you suggested, by letting my recruiter and on to the DM know about it. I just don't want to seem like I'm bugging or trying to ask for special treatment or anything. So, how would I go about that in the best and polite way? I have a month before I start their school, if that matters at all.

Just wondering if you aren't in it for the money, why did you pick Prime instead of a company that only has the full size trucks?

Prime is the only one that hires from my area AND allows pets :)

One more quick thing about the lightweights you'll appreciate after training: Since they are a little smaller they turn on as dime and backing trailers with them is so much easier. There won't be a tight parking space in a truck stop you can't hit. That will boost your Confidence when you finally make it solo.

And thanks Daniel for the correction. Make sure the truck number starts with an 8.

Thanks you two! Interesting, well, I will say - @Daniel, if you're the guy in the middle of your avatar, I'm probably smaller xD so I guess I can't really use the 'being too big' excuse, dang. I understand the math (I've read your other post about it) but I'm not really getting into this for the money (although, it is an importance). The lifestyle is what I want and I want to be comfortable where it's possible is all. A bigger truck will do that for me.

I can do as you suggested, by letting my recruiter and on to the DM know about it. I just don't want to seem like I'm bugging or trying to ask for special treatment or anything. So, how would I go about that in the best and polite way? I have a month before I start their school, if that matters at all.

Just wondering if you aren't in it for the money, why did you pick Prime instead of a company that only has the full size trucks?

Prime is the only one that hires from my area AND allows pets :)

Oh ok, good luck to you

As Daniel stated, you'll need a good reason for a full size truck. Now, I'll pass on a secret to you I wish I knew when they assigned truck's out. There are 2 lightweights. Frieghtliner and intentional. The internationals are slightly roomier inside with Windows in the bunk and cabinet space. You'll know what type of truck you get assigned when you see the truck number. If it starts with a 6 it's a frieghtliner. (And omg I'm embarrassed but I forgot what the internationals start with. I want to say 5) I know 2 guys did this when I went thru and saw they got frieghtliners and immediately asked for internationals and got them)

Being at the lease office (where they assign truck's) first won't do you a bit of good. I took the first shuttle over instead of waiting till 9:00 like everyone else and found out the hard way they take you to a conference room and just start calling out names. Your truck is picked for you before you even get there in the morning.

You can try telling your recruiter this before you go and see what that gets you. And do yourself a favor and don't go telling everyone in orientation about the differences of the trucks or you'll get a bunch of people trying to do the same thing you're doing and lessen the chances of getting the better lightweight. (International)

Good luck!

Do you know if there is any significant difference in fuel efficiency between the Freightliners and the Internationals? I was getting the Millennium Building tour today and the girl giving the tour mentioned that the FLs have the best gas mileage.

Man, where were you when I was looking for a student that was in my age group? It's not comfortable training someone who is more than twice my age.

Terry, the internationals start with an 8 not a 5. And you're totally right about them having more room!

By chance looking for a student now?

Thanks Terry C! I'll be sure to remember it, lol. Appreciate the answers!

Flatbedders get full size trucks. I love my full size truck, and I make .40 cpm and tarp pay. When I was getting my truck there was a refrigerated driver that requested a fs and said it was tough to get. I think what ever you get you will be happy with Prime. I been here little over 6 months and loving it so far!

Yeah, I've been thinking a lot about it. Definitely will be fine with a lightweight International, at least. But it's nice to hear that, thank you Chris :)

Something to know about the LW versions of the trucks....The Freightliner LW has double the storage space under the Bunk than the International but the International has more room behind the seats plus the extra 2 cabinets or cubby holes on the side....I drive a Freightliner because thats what they gave me but either are good

Ken C

I'm so small that I'm probably going to be fine either way, but I loved that little desk thing in the FS FL's that comes out. Perfect drawing table :D