List Of Things To Pack If You Are Going To Prime

Scott I'm broke as a joke right now and will probably only have a weeks worth of clothes that are worthwhile to bring. I'm washing my clothes in a tub already! Not kidding.

What's the dress code like? I have nice clothes from my last office job but I'd rather not be the only guy in kackis and polos. I want to be warm and comfortable. Do most people show up in jeans and hoodies? Since from the time you step off the bus the whole process is an interview are people who aren't dressed to impress looked down on?

And did you really need to bring the pens, pencils, paper and binder? Or did Prime give you that stuff anyway.

Sorry Brian, not trying to hijack your thread. I was glad you asked what to bring.

I'm just a single dude and don't need all the frills. The link David gave was great (thanks David btw) but I only want to bring bare essentials.

Think of every minute that your out as a job interview. You dont need to be in button downs and polos all the time but make sure your cloths are clean and are in good order (no holes and stuff like that). Lets just say some of those people who dont look professional have a hard time finding trainers to take them. They say 2 weeks...bring 3 if possible as many of the psd guys push hard to get you done in the 3-4 weeks really of psd. We have only stayed at truck stop with laundry 2 times as we have been able to stay a receivers or shippers. Just cram what you wany into the bag and make it work but dont be that person with 6 bags, had a female student get kicked off her psd truck before even getting on it because od how many bags she had. The entire thing is a big big interview. Email me if you have more questions im in psd right now and can fill you in private about some things ive realized already.

Please keep the updates coming. Take plenty of food with you on the grey dog...the only places they stop you'll be paying $2 for a can of pop and $8 for a sandwich. How long was it between the time you were first contacted by recruiter and the time you got your bus ticket? I'm still waiting on some documentation to arrive. Thanks.

Please keep the updates coming. Take plenty of food with you on the grey dog...the only places they stop you'll be paying $2 for a can of pop and $8 for a sandwich. How long was it between the time you were first contacted by recruiter and the time you got your bus ticket? I'm still waiting on some documentation to arrive. Thanks.

I was very lucky, I applied on a Monday and my recruiter Lane contacted me on Wednesday. Asked me a few questions and then began the backround check. I was accepted to orientation by Friday that week. Lane sent my orientation package and dot physical form the following week and my bus ticket this past Monday. I do know they are overwhelmed with applications right now and that is why it might be a longer wait time. From what I am hearing they are filled until the mid of Feb. Good Luck I'm sure they will get in touch with you soon.

Please keep the updates coming. Take plenty of food with you on the grey dog...the only places they stop you'll be paying $2 for a can of pop and $8 for a sandwich. How long was it between the time you were first contacted by recruiter and the time you got your bus ticket? I'm still waiting on some documentation to arrive. Thanks.

Thanks for the advice on the dog. I have never tanken a trip on a bus. As far as how long was a little different for me. I applied end of October and got accepted early November but due to the holidays I am just now getting in for the coming week. Grace was amazing on that front. One thin I can tell you is keep in contact with your recuiter emails phone calls etc. Let them know you are serious about your choice. Be persistent and keep in mind that it is their job is to get you in there so they are trying.

Someone asked if you really need to bring pen, pencils and paper? The answer is YES. Maybe not so much pencil but bring a couple pens in case you lose 1. They are hard to come by and they are stingy at the front desk about giving them out. A notebook is a must. Be smart at takes notes. They are going to throw a ton of stuff at you in a very small time. You'll only be doing yourself a favor by taking notes. I'm at the campus right now staying until my truck is finished at the shop. The receptionist told me there are expected to be 208 students showing up here for orientation starting on the 5th. That is an insane amount!! There were 110 When I came in July and that was a madhouse. I don't know how the hell they're going to manage 200.

Be extra early to every class because alot of others will be too. Sit in the BACK of the classroom day 1 for the first orientation. It's not going to last too long and the next thing they do is send everyone down the hall for drug testing. If you sit in the back, you'll be the first in line for the test which takes a long time because you're going to be waiting on people to pee, ask a ton of questions to the nurse and walk around aimlessly. IMO it was the worst part of the orientation. You'll be lined up in the hallway out side the clinic room just standing there doing nothing but listening to people talking about stories they've heard and speculating about stuff that will happen. Unless someone is wearing a purple badge with their name on it, I wouldn't listen too much what others have to say.

Next with all the people that are going to be here, keep in mind at the cafeteria you can get your food to go. And you're probably going to have to as there are only about 20 tables. Its a small cafeteria. You're gonna wanna get your food and go back to your room to eat.

Last when you ask questions to the instructors/speakers they're most likely going to give you short to the point answers as they get asked the same things over and over again and they pretty much have programmed responses. I don't think there is a single question you can ask they haven't answered a thousand times already.

I haven't seen anyone on this thread talking about bringing your bedding. (pillow and blanket) You can bet that when you get to your trainer, he/she isn't going to have that for you. Maybe it's different with PSD students, but the TNT trainers usually don't provide that stuff. If you don't want to pack alot, there is a wal-mart within walking distance of the campus. I would get a sheet or something to sleep ON because if you want to try and sleep while the trainer is driving, you're gonna have to sleep in the bottom bunk on top of the trainers blankets. Can't sleep in the top bunk while moving.

Good luck down here guys!! I may be here if they can't get my truck fixed tomorrow. Then I'll be staying until Monday/Tuesday.

Someone asked if you really need to bring pen, pencils and paper? The answer is YES. Maybe not so much pencil but bring a couple pens in case you lose 1. They are hard to come by and they are stingy at the front desk about giving them out. A notebook is a must. Be smart at takes notes. They are going to throw a ton of stuff at you in a very small time. You'll only be doing yourself a favor by taking notes. I'm at the campus right now staying until my truck is finished at the shop. The receptionist told me there are expected to be 208 students showing up here for orientation starting on the 5th. That is an insane amount!! There were 110 When I came in July and that was a madhouse. I don't know how the hell they're going to manage 200.

Be extra early to every class because alot of others will be too. Sit in the BACK of the classroom day 1 for the first orientation. It's not going to last too long and the next thing they do is send everyone down the hall for drug testing. If you sit in the back, you'll be the first in line for the test which takes a long time because you're going to be waiting on people to pee, ask a ton of questions to the nurse and walk around aimlessly. IMO it was the worst part of the orientation. You'll be lined up in the hallway out side the clinic room just standing there doing nothing but listening to people talking about stories they've heard and speculating about stuff that will happen. Unless someone is wearing a purple badge with their name on it, I wouldn't listen too much what others have to say.

Next with all the people that are going to be here, keep in mind at the cafeteria you can get your food to go. And you're probably going to have to as there are only about 20 tables. Its a small cafeteria. You're gonna wanna get your food and go back to your room to eat.

Last when you ask questions to the instructors/speakers they're most likely going to give you short to the point answers as they get asked the same things over and over again and they pretty much have programmed responses. I don't think there is a single question you can ask they haven't answered a thousand times already.

I haven't seen anyone on this thread talking about bringing your bedding. (pillow and blanket) You can bet that when you get to your trainer, he/she isn't going to have that for you. Maybe it's different with PSD students, but the TNT trainers usually don't provide that stuff. If you don't want to pack alot, there is a wal-mart within walking distance of the campus. I would get a sheet or something to sleep ON because if you want to try and sleep while the trainer is driving, you're gonna have to sleep in the bottom bunk on top of the trainers blankets. Can't sleep in the top bunk while moving.

Good luck down here guys!! I may be here if they can't get my truck fixed tomorrow. Then I'll be staying until Monday/Tuesday.

Thanks for the advise and heads up, I have everything except bedding so far. I was going to wait until I get there and buy a sleeping bag from Wal Mart in Springfield just to lighten the load. It looks like I might be there a little while until I get a trainer wow over 200 thats going to be wild

I will second that wow on over 200 students. It is going to be a mad house for sure.

I too have a few things to get a few things and have Google Earthed the inn. Walmart is about 4 or so blocks south. Should pass is on the way from the bus station.

Anyone else burning data on their bus rides... if so how goes you trips thus far??

I will second that wow on over 200 students. It is going to be a mad house for sure.

I too have a few things to get a few things and have Google Earthed the inn. Walmart is about 4 or so blocks south. Should pass is on the way from the bus station.

Wow 200 students. i am sure it will be a while before they get back to me then,,,,,,ugh

Unfortunately half will probably flunk on the physical or drug test. I bet 25 will finish the class with a cdl. Then the carnage begins...LOL