Prime Inc | Frustration is setting in!

[@robertbenoit5374]

As for the cameras, there is No Expectation of Privacy in the workplace. The driver seat is the workplace. Courts have already ruled on this

[@kevinbiggers2157]

Damn prime went down bad, when I started in 2015 it was pretty good. I got a trainer within a couple days after. And there was zero wait time to upgrade, once my miles were finished I got a truck a week later.

[@henrygomez9456]

I drove for prime back in the mid 1990s back then there were no tnt 50,000 mile training and the trucks were governed at 70mph . I left prime because my dispatcher was caught embezzling money from his driver's and I was one of them.NEVER!EVER! Go with prime.Sorry to hear u going through tough times. Stay Strong.

[@lastlaplogistics8512]

When i did TNT it was 30k. I got to the 90 on my last load at 30,008 miles. Pulled up my google maps and there was a airport next door. Booked a flight leaving next morning and off i went home. Waited for upgrade at home, but took 5 weeks. That was April of 2022.

[@urfavoritepuertorican3236]

Definitely would find another job? But god bless to you and your family

[@robertbenoit5374]

My student and I have been out here a month and we have done 20,000 miles. We are almost halfway done with TNT and taking home time.

[@Prison2Profit]

I need you training me lol

[@Khalid_Armstrong87]

Thanks for being real with us man its what us new guys need to hear before prime inc have you ever thought of joining the food companies like sysco, Cheney bros etc?

[@EKMTransport]

I’ve thought about it but like I said, prime inc is a fantastic company it’s just the training program could use a little TLC. I know I have the unpopular opinion but I’m entitled to it as well as others out there.

[@412hwc]

his fat ass aint unloadin noo trucc by himself😂😂

[@SC68170]

​@@EKMTransportno offense dude, but once they implement the inward AI camera's (been there done that) they will no longer be a "fantastic" company. They will be classified as a s@#'tty company. Not trying to be mean just is what it is.

[@highwayoftruth326]

You won’t upgrade at 50k. You can jump up and down and pitch a bitch but you’ll be sitting. Jim C said it correctly.

[@ItzzOzzyy]

Love your content and you showing us the reality of what happens at Prime, hate that youre stuck and behind, prime is dicking you around, I would tell prime theyre a big ass joke of a company and go to swift or Knight, theyll get you hired right on and 2 day orientation only 4 weeks with a trainer, youd get all that done before your 16,000 with prime

[@Cody55]

Good luck brother!

[@Dos2froze]

Same shit happened to me, trainer made it seem like I wanted home time and I didn’t get paid, but dispatch tried to butter me up and say I could upgrade earlier since I had no violations or criticals, I’m flatbed tho, less drivers better chance to upgrade

[@genescottjr]

They do it because they need team trucks man

[@TruckerTrashTammie]

When you're logged out of the QC you're FM won't get your messages unless they've changed things.

[@gordopeso2159]

It does take 50,000 miles to rip you off.

[@eddiecastaneda9523]

Research the company , their are companies out there that pay a salary.

[@jimc8802]

Jim was here 🎉 You won’t get to upgrade at 50k. That’s not how it works. You go on the upgrade list and you wait your turn. The only way to get paid is to go sit in Springfield at the campus inn and wait for a new trainer. If you don’t it’s hard to get paid. Once your at your house your not considered available for dispatch.

[@ItzzOzzyy]

What kind of bullshit is prime smoking, 50K miles to complete training alone, a waiting list to go solo what the hell, pathetic company in my opinion

[@outdoorwrangler8720]

I was planning on coming to prime in October but with tnt taking so long (your not the only one) and then having to wait even longer to upgrade. I could do 3 months but 6 months at $12.00 an hr. Is not for me. Prime seems to be a good company but with the long training and the inward camera's, it seems they're changing in a direction that's not for my plan. Now I'm going to KLLM another reefer company based out of Jackson Mississippi, with a terminal in Larado and in Dallas. The Dallas terminal has a school there, so closer to my house. Training is only 6 weeks then your in your own truck no waiting. They have contract frieght as well. Pays very well, 2 days off for every 7 days worked and they pay you $100 a day when your off. They also have lease, but I'll do company for a year just to get my current otr experience then i'm paying cash for a truck and going to Landstar. Owner operator is my end end plan. So i think for me having previous otr experience KLLM is better for me. Stay strong and good luck.

[@nohippietruckingandtransportat]

50k is a long time for trainer and trainee. I feel you

[@EKMTransport]

Very. Don’t get me wrong, I understand it but at the same time, it seems like overkill.

[@nohippietruckingandtransportat]

@@EKMTransport I agree

[@robertbenoit5374]

It's a minimum of 50,000 miles not 50,000 miles. I tell all of my students from day one when they get on my truck. When it was 30,000 miles I had a student complain everyday about his miles. It is the minimum amount of miles that you are going to run. I'm a certified CDL Instructor/TNT trainer. If you have any questions about the training program please contact your fleet manager or contact any of the members of the training department. Steve Tassin, Chris Martin. They run TNT program

[@EKMTransport]

I appreciate your response! I’m not saying it’s terrible but I do feel it could be much better. Prime has fantastic people and they’re always willing to listen and have a conversation. I know folks think I’m saying how bad prime is and that’s not the case at all. I’ve said from day one that prime is a great company full of people who are always willing to help.

[@bambambino23]

I have fired so many driver managers. 3 strikes ur out. 1 strike = 1 bad week.

[@donatellokrueger-thelucidd2155]

Yeah this is why I didn't go with Prime. There are so many issues with Prime even coming from seasoned drivers that are angry with general protocol of trailer inspections, loads, etc. You and so many people are being taken advantage of unfortunately. I won't be going through the mega carriers...

[@Thee_eric_lamar]

I was with prime 6 years just left in February if you have any questions I’m open to answer them I did 3 months tnt started July 10 went solo October 17 1 hometime with my trainer and in 2017 it was only 30k

[@johnking2407]

Past my 50,000 and still on a the truck dept out of control march will be my one year month and I’m done with these company

[@johnking2407]

This

[@SC68170]

Yes. Run! It's about to be a horrible company with AI inward Cams

[@Charlestenall]

Did you wash out of prime?

[@Letstalktrucking]

So even with experience you have to do the tnt training ?

[@EKMTransport]

Depends on the kind of experience they’re looking for and how long. There was a guy who came in with his cdl and ram his own company.. I’m assuming a small fleet of trucks? Anyways he had to do 50k and he decided to leave. I feel like it’s a case by case basis? I’m not entirely sure.

[@timtravels116]

I’m not a proponent of 50,000 miles for TNT. But, if you know going in that it’s gonna 50,000 miles then complaining about it is basically saying you made a bad choice. That’s not Prime’s problem.

[@EKMTransport]

I actually had no idea. Lol. I don’t think that someone who is displeased with having to do 50k and expresses their opinion should be considered a complainer. So far, most everyone I’ve talked to and met hate that 50k was reintroduced. I believe only one group of folks think it is a good idea lol.

[@timtravels116]

@@EKMTransport I don’t think it’s a good idea. But not researching the company you’re going to means you’re likely to be surprised in a not good way. There are “easier” companies to go to. And those companies meet the needs of lots of people. Prime is more demanding than most trucking companies so people need to assess whether those demands are worth it.

[@EKMTransport]

@@timtravels116 agreed. I did my research, trust me. I guess I got here right after they had just changed it to 50k again and I was there the first week they changed to the new trainee pay system. It’s not that the 50k makes me mad but anyone with a smidge of common sense will not need 50k to decide whether a driver is safe or if they they open doors, check in, trip plan.. I mean, I get there are people out there who learn differently but I just don’t see 50k as a necessity. That’s my argument. Perfect example.. I was at the pad in Springfield and we talked to one of the guys there and he had a girl with him who was at 49.5K and she couldn’t back up or had trouble with it. Who’s fault is that? The trainers or the trainee? It’s things like that where I just can’t see 50k being beneficial when a company pushes folks like “well you’ll get paid more if you train”. To me, that’s the wrong way to incentivize ANYONE to train.

[@EKMTransport]

@@timtravels116 I do love your channel too.. lol You, Fr8sk8r and a few others are my daily watches!

[@timtravels116]

@@EKMTransport 50,000 isn’t a necessity. I’m just suggesting that coming to Prime means someone is accepting it. Doesn’t mean they like it, but that they’re just gonna deal with it. Kinda like being subjected to random drug tests-I find it a bit insulting, but I signed up for this abuse.

[@412hwc]

this guy is whats wrong with tha industry

[@SC68170]

Why? Just subscribed. 2 videos I've watched i agreed with what he had to say. He may be going through tuff times but seems like he's got a good head on his shoulders.

[@412hwc]

@@SC68170 hes too much of a baby. if it aint his way he cryin. he signed up for tha shit. aint nobody keeping him there..10 yrs with a cdl but have to do 50k miles with a trainer. sumn aint right about that if u ask me...i mean he in for a rude awakeing once he even gets off his trainers trucc. he really wont make no money..:.i kno how that shit be. i went threw a mega carrier years ago. a muh fucca gon be takin home 800-1200 a week,

[@genescottjr]

Ur not gonna get paid they r gonna stay u should have went to Springfield and got on another tryck

[@jayb9519]

If you're having this much trouble in training why do you think it will get better? Might be time to start looking for another opportunity

[@EKMTransport]

Like I say in almost all my videos, prime isn’t a bad company and the people I’ve come across are more than willing to help. I’m just trying to give a real look into what I deal with week in and out.

[@chocoloko4675]

Is this process for new cdl holders or all drivers

[@EKMTransport]

Depends on your experience and what they make of your experience. If it isn’t what they want, you’ll end up having to do the 50k and if you’re new, you’re doing it anyway.

[@TradingBears1]

Prime dumb. They told me anyone with experience that took 6 months off has to drive with a trainer. Im 12 yrs in. Prime not for me.....

[@chucky5102]

This is why prime needs unionizing, it's straight exploitation at most mega carriers..

[@AMGNell]

You got your cdl now. Go to another company

[@EKMTransport]

I’ve had my cdl for 10 years.. lol

[@SC68170]

​@@EKMTransportif you've had your CDL for 10 years then why would u go with Prime? Especially since they're implementing AI inward cameras

[@mikeroach4059]

Sounds like you need to go buy your own trucking company. 👍

[@ogdriver5334]

Should have gone to Swift.

[@freddydelatorre1485]

Sounds to me like you want to be the owner of a company ,without being an owner of a company!!🤦

[@SC68170]

Lol. I don't think it sounds anything like that.

[@freddydelatorre1485]

@@SC68170 complaining about how a business runs their business and the employee doesn't like that and would change it, that sounds to me like somebody who wants to be the owner!!🤠

[@zooman1445]

You tnt or something

[@kellcamz]

These guys be all cap.. If its so terrible, why dont they go where its better?

[@EKMTransport]

It isn’t that it’s terrible, prime inc is a great company but their training program needs to be revamped. I’m not the only one who feels like this. Now will this be everyone’s experience, absolutely not.. I’m just giving a real look into my own PERSONAL experience.

[@EKMTransport]

Yep, he absolutely takes a lot of home time. I’ve only requested home time once lol. My next one was supposed to be 4th of July and it wasn’t even for the holiday, it was to see my dad.