HOW MUCH TO BRING FOR PRIME INC. ORIENTATION?

[@jonhalldav]

I think you'll be the cleanest, most organized, and tech savvy truck driver out there. Good thought to be modular and separating items based on function. Can't wait to see you out on the road!!! Have a blessed day all!!!

[@chrisreed26]

Best video out there for new drivers ...I see it's from exactly 2 years ago this week..Hope your doing well with Prime if you are with them still..I was going to go into trucking but decided that at 47 diabetic, hypertension It may be a bad idea for me...I don't know maybe if I ever get my health under control I will rethink but either way, this video has surely helped a lot of people going into training! Safe travels to you!! Oh and I sure hope that steamer does not draw 600amps like you said!! hahaha That would blow up the inverter!! (I knew you meant watts!)

[@jeremyfreeman866]

@9:45 fashion show haha👍. Great vid! Very thoughtful explanation of every item and it's usefulness

[@CaPilotMark]

You were cracking me up talking about the cleanliness items, trying to bounce around the words, then just dropping them LOL! You're awesome Chuck!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

😁😁 Mark it’s so good to hear from you dear Friend!! I have missed you brother 👊🏻👊🏻

[@frankywebon]

Thanks for putting up this very detailed and helpful video! This is going to help alot of trucking students regardless of which company they are with. Also great tips on maintaining one's manscape while out on the road. 😆

[@Sincerely_Tiffany]

Man this was the BEST Video I've SEEN! Good Luck out there!

[@bobmirza9000]

great video from one of a kind good heart man , on behalf of all of us , we appreciate your hard work . you are the man with the plan young man , you are awesome, keep up the extraordinary work that you are doing , waiting on your next video to thumped up it right away :)

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Definitely appreciate you stopping by the Channel Bob. Thanks for the support!!

[@bobmirza9000]

@@TheTulsaTrucker right on bro , keep us post it . good luck

[@iraniosorio8133]

I love this video, it's exactly what I need to know before I starting my orientation. Man, you're are so clean I wish one day have somebody like you in my life. Thank you so much.

[@curtisfish7984]

Great video Chuck. As thorough as your Corvette918 vids!! It’s great to see you resurface. I wish you great success. I’ll follow along on the Channel. Curtis from Lubbock!!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Curtis, it’s so good to hear from you sir, means allot you came over to the new channel. It will be different but hopefully something you will enjoy following. Stay safe sir and keep enjoying that corvette!!

[@joeluis7437]

Dang man that duffel bag looks YUGE lol buying all of the same stuff. Like your style man!

[@rosaliemacrae7841]

Tip is use a shower cap to store shower shoe's also put shampoo/ shower jell's in Incase they open it won't get all over things. Also if you use large zip lock bags Pack clothes in and squeeze the air out you can reuse the bags and is also already to put throw into the shower bag.

[@JGREGO201]

Great info Tulsa Trucker, glad I found your channel. Good luck at Prime and I hope to see you out there on the open roads.. Be safe out there

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Glad to have your aboard Greg. I greatly appreciate that sir. Looking forward to meeting you sometime. 👍🏻

[@JGREGO201]

@@TheTulsaTrucker and thank you for putting the links in your description. I'm ordering those clothing bags now, plus I'm looking at other items. When I get with Prime, I'll just have to do TNT buy excellent video.. Thanks again Chuck

[@crazzylee]

Bro, you went all out lol much appreciated! I thought the modeling skit was tight with the chained wallet. Well done. I would suggest buying a can of Lysol because it kills 99.9% of viruses & bacteria. I've learned it's great for spraying shoes and feet. By the way I start orientation October 28 2019.

[@ronp.731]

Hi Chuck. New non truck driving sub. Retired OTR/Transit bus driver. Good luck with the training.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Welcome Ron very glad to have you in the community!! Always good to hear from drivers. Have a blessed day sir!!

[@Skeetersbuzz]

Hey Chuck: subbed and hit the bell. I friggin missed you. I’m glad your back and I don’t care what content you do, I’m in! Glenn (BTW, I was in the luggage, Leathergoods and travel accessories business my entire career until I got into the gun business)

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Glenn, so glad your coming along, I have missed you sir!! Hope all is well!!

[@ronaldjones62]

Glad to see you back!! One thing I would recommend if a pair of shower shoes to wear around the bathroom in the truck stop, some are not real clean. Have been following you and Rick for a couple years now, have always enjoyed your videos. I live here in Fort Worth TX, not sure if Prime has a yard here but if you are ever in Fort worth and need to run to Walmart or tired of truck stop food just give me a shout. I will email you my info here in a bit. Safe travels brother.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

✅✅ 👍🏻

[@Buggluva72]

I start at prime on the 13th as well, was supposed to start the 6th but the class was too full, hope to see you there!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Very cool, definitely looking forward to meeting you!

[@paulwalker4639]

Thank you for taking the time to post this video, it was right to the point!!

[@nertz4579]

Real good video. About the only thing I would have added was a notepad and a couple of pens.

[@chrisstanton99]

One of the best videos I have seen for orientation prep.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ohiofjr]

Nice list, very helpful . The link to the shower bag does not take you to a backpack, can you add the link to the back pack you use?

[@BigRigJeffro]

Yeah second that shower bag link please

[@dave_dave]

I have tons of button up shirts (like yours). However- I buy them in long sleeves, and just roll them up. If you're in Southern Florida and it's 90° outside, I'll turn the fabric on the shirt sleeves inside out and make my own short sleeve shirt. I usually roll above my elbows. I'm in a truck, so it will go perfectly with the atmosphere. And then say we get into Minnesota and it's 9° out, I can unroll the sleeves and BAM, I have a long sleeve shirt. I was always told it is much easier to take something away vs add something. So, a long sleeve button up I can get the best of both worlds out of it. I also do sweat pants, because those, I can roll up too. I have no problem (I've done it before), I have rolled both of my long sleeves up all the way and then the legs on my sweat pants get either tucked up or I'll turn the fabric inside out on those too and make em' shorts. It beats having to go change when the temperature does. It also keeps from dirtying two sets of clothes in one day. LOL. I just have to figure out a way, to poop if I really have to go when I'm out on the road and am 400 miles away from the "closest" truck 🚚 stop (for example). I can easily pee in a empty gallon jug of water and dump it in 400 miles. But it is harder to get poop into a container. Maybe if I were to buy a giant mop bucket out on the road and just keep it filled with water, maybe that'll suffice. Or I can wear travel diapers, but I would hate to be riding down the highway, with a tree sitting in my pants for say 400 miles. I don't know. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@truckerjoe7549]

Man I hope you become a trainer real fast! You look like a real smart man, so the the day, I go to prime you can be my mentor/teacher! God bless!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I appreciate that sir. The new law going into effect in February will prevent new guys like me from being trainers. Have to have 2 years OTR experience before you can train.

[@625ozy]

Didn't see any "weather" gear

[@TheTruthseeker707]

Thanks. Should be heading out soon. God willing.

[@randyc5060]

Great video, I start orientation at Prime on June 10. This video gave me several suggestions of things I need to get before I leave.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Welcome to Prime Randy!! Know the Pre-Trip and study CDL prep until you know them like the back of your hand. Will benefit you greatly. I have playlist on pre-Trip and backing that will help. You got this sir!!! 👊🏻

[@corvettelife2104]

Ok so I’ll start with, you know what damn good to hear from you and what you are doing. However, DUDE WIPES, I love it Chuck!!! Anyway Alfredo from San Antonio here!!! If you are EVER in the SA area let me know and we can meet up for a few!!!! As always Chuck great content and amazing KZbin skills 😜....

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

My good friend Alfredo it is so good to have you along!! How the wife and family are doing well and you are still enjoying that drive everyday. Hope the GS is still doing well. That lady was one of the best sounding corvette I ever heard period. I will be keeping people updated on where I am around the country and plan on having lunch or dinner with allot of people why out on the road. Stay safe brother!!

[@XBFNoodles]

If you're having trouble with more sensitive words, my mother always called your nether regions your "creases". I feel that gets the job done.

[@MATTHEWfromStLouis]

Never knew you couldn't sleep in the top bunk while in motion. Is that a DOT rule?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

It’s a Prime Rule. It’s about safety first with them. Someone have to slam on breaks don’t want drivers being thrown from top bunk.

[@TeddSpeck]

Really helpful, thank you. Coming to Prime as a rookie, CDL in hand, in July. Pittston. 🙏❤️✌️

[@kdawson020279]

Excellent content. I'm not a CDL, but I'm about to change jobs again [voluntarily] because my comfy indoor job has started to feel confining and it involves a lot of windshield time. Trying to find solutions.

[@NappiHappi05]

Wait y’all don’t have two bunks on the truck?!

[@silentlamb2077]

Having gone through the struggle of dealing with orientation and training at western express.. I pretty much got it packed just right this time 🤣

[@Cowboy684]

this dude lit his wife's gold card ON FIRE getting ready for this possible job.

[@McHellenIsaboke]

Thank you. We needed this.

[@marcusthomas1980]

Awesome

[@AlecDaStar]

Did you check in the day you were scheduled to start?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Day before

[@BigBeardSales]

Starting orientation Monday thanks for the video

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Good luck to you 👍🏻

[@brinkscookingtruck5680]

Am learning alot by watching your videos. I start my school 29 of July

[@Holmeschef]

Psd?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Prime Student Driver

[@jessecastro4733]

Great information and really informative!!! I’m relocating from California so I can join Prime

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Jesse!! Yes, prime has quite hiring from California because of their new independent contractor laws. Try not to move to Florida or Georgia because Prime does have hiring freezes there due to large volume of drivers they already have from there. Also I believe Washington State. Prime from all the data I have compiled is one of the top training mega carriers in the country. They are super strict and picky and that’s why I choose them. Keep me informed when you come to Prime. ✌🏻

[@jessecastro4733]

The Tulsa Trucker Will Do!!! Moving to San Antonio, Texas. ✌️

[@brooks34]

Is it weird that I actually liked his lil model moment and would consider wearing the exact same outfit. Looks comfy and I’m big on uniforms too. Call me basic but oh well.

[@pedrothegoodtwinlopez92]

I’m ready to go.. but so unprepared.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Preparation is key to success. When you are prepared then it’s time. No solder runs into battle without the proper gear. You can do it Pedro 👍🏻

[@thisismyfaceiamacadet7634]

I want to say thank you for these videos

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching.

[@jessetalksallthingstdcjand5494]

Thanks for the info

[@TomatoTamato201]

Have you seen anyone take luggage w/ rollers? Approx. 21" H x 13.5" W x 7.5" D

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yes, several people had luggage with rollers. Just remember what you take you will sleep with on the top bunk during PSD but in TNT you will sleep on the bottom bunk because the truck will be moving. You will be able to put your luggage on the top bunk.

[@ronaldhorvitz3487]

What if your otr and have a dental emergency with no health insurance

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Google a local dentist and just pay cash. They normally give discounts to truckers.

[@ronaldhorvitz3487]

Trucking Through Life thank you very much

[@BigRigJeffro]

Do you need a gps for the psd phase?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Your trainer should have one but I brought my own and used it when I drove.

[@BigRigJeffro]

Trucking Through Life where did you get your shower bag? That link was something different. 🤔

[@marcanthonystorm]

One thing I do is max out on fuel from Loves truck stop. This will give you unlimited showers.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Great advice Marc!! I know Prime uses both Loves, flying J & the Pilot as that where they get the best fuel Prices. There is so much to learn and looking forward to the challenge. Stay safe out there sir!! 👊🏻

[@KeeponTruckin-ym7rk]

Flying J and pilot have the same program. Fuel over 1000 gallons a month and get a free showers for the next month.

[@marcanthonystorm]

EZ theVetteMan that is true brother. They give a shower a day but Loves will give you unlimited showers no matter how many times you use it and sometimes the privacy and cleanliness of the shower is better than using a men’s room which can be either full or a little unsanitary.

[@travelingtrekez7034]

Done! Just like when I packed for my military deployments...LOL

[@katieperkins04]

That’s so awesome. How’s it going?

[@lawrencebudd2504]

Great video for the beginning truck driver...

[@artit8503]

This video was very helpful.. and very professional.. 🥰🥰🥰👍🏻

[@625ozy]

Lol, the man treating Prime like it's Tinder...

[@dutchtennhard2860]

Well done👌

[@dadsadventures6674]

I dont know why you would want to be a trucker when ur obvious calling is modeling.... lol ... good video Tulsa I'm subbin.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Dads Adventure. JC Penny or Dillard’s never called after I sent them my demo so I figured I would try trucking. Glad you are here sir. 👊🏻👊🏻

[@Appalachained]

You said your duffel bag was 24”x24”, but the link to the one on amazon is the smaller 100L. Either way did you find it to be sufficient?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yes, you need less than you think out there on the road.

[@jdwonderfultrucking5608]

Great information thanks

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thank you sir 👊🏻

[@chrisp6792]

Was your trainer pissed when you brought that big ass bag on his truck?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Nope

[@cmb9059]

It's what u have to do, you can't fit everything into a bookbag unless you're gonna be a filthy person

[@OSheaShenanigans]

Just like I am back in the Navy

[@cybersoil100]

Great video!

[@masonhendrix6266]

Where you stay at

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Tulsa Ok

[@masonhendrix6266]

@@TheTulsaTrucker so many company hire new driver for local now day if you have a abf or usf Holland they are union they hired new driver

[@masonhendrix6266]

@@TheTulsaTrucker happy 4 of July to your and your family

[@doinagriffet1886]

Do we need money? do we need to paying something there for orientations?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Definitely bring 3-4 hundred if you can. You will need money for your permit. It’s like $65 but your recruiter will let you know all the costs.

[@bbbeck6573]

How much do you/can you earn your first year?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Varies on if you go company or lease and how hard you run. A friend of mine at prime makes 72k bring home and he doesn’t kill himself. Company you get paid by the mile so most of those drivers average 1k a week or so.

[@nertz4579]

What's *UP* Chuck.. waaa waaa Sorry had to do it

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Hey Nertz good to hear from you. 👊🏻

[@nertz4579]

@@TheTulsaTrucker Good video. Can be applied after your training also. I'm going to be looking into some of what you have for myself

[@JBDossie]

Well Done!

[@nertz4579]

02:09 magic 🤯

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I am working on those Magic skills for sure 🤣😂🤣

[@cjcarter7700]

I'm leaving out from tulsa tonight going to prime

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I am leaving tomorrow around noon headed to Prime as well. Very cool that we are both from Tulsa headed to Prime at the same time. See you there!!

[@mcpdmcpd7937]

All the plaques on your wall are great except, the being married to your best friend, that can go both ways after a while it can be a nightmare, and yep you guessed it his wife probably made him put them up there

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Nah, I wanted that one!! My wife and I met in the 4th grade. Just because it didn’t work for you doesn’t mean everyone experiences the same BS as yourself!! ✌🏻

[@ega0117]

Are you still with Prime Inc?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

No, I work for Estes Express a LTL company.

[@taggpresent]

Thanks. Starting in 2 days at Prime.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Good luck to you Lee 👍🏻

[@fuzznutz7182]

I like Nut Butter

[@avatarjo1]

OMG. I carried a toothbrush, comb, clean underwear, socks, a few tee shirts and off I would go. I guess this is the new driver program. Glad I left the road.

[@CR7R10DG19]

Same here was worried I was under prep just with clothing 😂

[@rookietrucker5114]

Lol steaming ur shirt on ur trainers truck

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I definitely pressed that stuff on the road. 😂

[@Cowboy684]

400 amps lol

[@TeddSpeck]

Obviously meant watts. 400 / 120 = 3.3 amps.

[@tommymartin3749]

Taco bout OCD