Your first pronunciation was correct. I like your correlation to firefighters. Thanks for the shout out. I've been tanker for Prime for 6 and a half years now.
You’re on point but flatbed requires more critical thinking there isn’t a a handbook out there that teaches all methods of securement...it’s something you have to develop- I’m a rookie flatbed driver and between chaining, Tarping, and strapping flatbed is definitely more than cranking straps..it’s the understanding of what you’re transporting
@@rogerg0834 You will be taught some basics and common knowledge about the equipment but for the most part when securing unfamiliar loads you’re going to have to use your critical thinking ability bro based on the basic foundations of securement.
Thanks for this comment and the dialogue below. I plan on bringing a flatbedder on our podcast to talk more about flatbedding as I have VERY limited knowledge. Wasn't trying to do y'all any sort of injustice.
I drove for TMC 10yrs all flatbed. Yes you must like physical work. Positive things are good pay per mi. no lumper fees no refer fuel load up Friday your done just run the load over the weekend go home do laundry maybe get a 34 reset most places no real set time just kind of show up sunshine wind in you hair freedom. Negative things Friday your done that am if you have a low $ week you can't make it up over the weekend. It is one thing to be wet another thing to be cold and it is another thing to be wet and cold. Frozen straps frozen winches pounding ice off them. Tarps wont roll up tight 4x normal size. Job sites standing in ankle plus mud. Job sites where you have to drive up a goat trail tree branches scratching you truck. All high or tall loads not created = some tall loads just want to shift on you that really sucks!!!!! All types of trucking divisions have positive and negative. What matters the most is the company you choose so when you have problems you can get help they are your 911. And every driver will need help out on the road at one time or another!!!!!!!!
Flatbed we have to think of what ways the load could shift and secure it so that it doesn't move any direction. We also to figure out the best way to tarp it so that any elements of weather gets underneath the tarp that can damage the product on out trailers.
Very true! Thanks for that addition! I'm going to bring a flatbedder on our podcast to really talk flatbedding and give some justice to you guys. Major respect for the work y'all do.
Being a new prime driver how it was explained to me in orientation was, the reefer guys don’t get paid as much, but they run more miles. While the tanker and flatbed guys are doing bankers hours with less miles
Technically, that’s true; however, when you look at the pay difference (on the company side only is what we are talking about), you’re talking a nickel per mile of a difference or so? It’s not that much of a pay difference.
Refer to me seemed like the smartest choice from an economical standpoint in my opinion. People in the country are always going to need food not to mention it can double as a dry van 🤷🏾♂️ the economy can slow down and I’ll still be able to keep moving. But that’s just why I personally do refer 😂 we all have our own reasons
Same. That's a part of the reason I was comfortable staying with reefer. However, look at the economy shift we see now? The industry is dying for tanker drivers to deliver fuel. I keep seeing articles from various outlets about the shortage.
@@GoldPhoenix Ya know - I think the biggest idea we can all rely on is this - there is no other way to move all this freight around the country. NO other way. We all have job security, whether with Prime or otherwise. That’s what I LOVE ab this industry.
Well, flatbed requires more than just phesical work. I like flatbed because I was sitting on an office a lot of years lol, I want do some work. Beside, with flatbed you need to know about "WLL" and do some calculations and more responsibility on the street.
Some drivers put the bills inside the actual reefer unit (not inside the trailer but the unit that blows the cold air). You have to open the white doors on the unit itself to check if they are there.
😂😂this was entertaining for sure but also a bit helpful, I just received my cdl permit a couple days ago and I’ve been leaning towards joining prime Inc I’ve been watching a few drivers channels that work at Prime but I heard U have to have your tanker’s endorsement to get on with them so this Friday I will be gettin my tanker’s endorsement and applying
I always wonder do they pay more for flat bed, tanker and reefer just cause the more work, critical thinking, wait times etc. I was under the impression trucking pays while the wheels turn. I guess get your schooling and experience and you are out of there. It get technical for example flatbed has especialized trailers like step deck and low boy trailers for heavy over sized loads. If only brokers would actually recognize and pay the difference.
Our trailers have a bill box. If it isn't there when we pick it up we call dispatch and they usually can get the bills emailed from the shipper to the receiver. Not a huge deal.
Flatbed is very rewarding but make no mistake… you will work your a*^ off! If you don’t love it love it you will ask yourself why am I doing this. All weather conditions and all hours . I slept great though. Starting out I would highly recommend pulling dry van or reefer first then go to better paying flatbed/specialized company. When I get back into driving I’m probably going
@@MantimeHustle man I couldn’t imagine having to hop in my bunk dirty. It’s one thing to not have a shower if you just been sitting, but after sweating and getting dirty phew 😮💨
Tanker drivers are like fire fighters you need to know where you are going and I know it is the same for all driver's but you need the pressure to move the water and or what ever you are hauling I personally am a retired fire fighter
I think after a few years I'm pretty sure I'm going to move to tanker. But you need to live Midwest or east coast. Or else your not going home in tanker division what iv been told. No tanker in AZ
Yeah, I'm pretty sure you're right. They have like a triangulated area from the SE that runs to NE and as far west as maybe Ohio area. Not sure. However, they are growing - so you never know.
@@TravisKinley I.just.spoke with Barbara..She was a great help and answered my questions. I'm going to go and fill out.the application on line in a little bit. I told.her.yiu were very helpful in answering my questions as well. Thanks again for the information and being open and honest with me. I'll keep you posted on the process.
Spent 11 years on the road running 48 and 11 west, both as company and O/Operator. Miss it a lot, but family time was more important. So I’ll live it through you., keep up the good work.
I’m from SC and they sent me to Springfield. EXTREMELY nice place. Pittston is nice too but Springfield is headquarters! It’s tight. I don’t deal with mountains A LOT but I get my fair share. It’s simple. Literally just taking your time is all it takes to navigate safely and easily.
No, trainers and trainees are not allowed to "fish" for each other. Prime will pair you with someone if you did not already have an arrangement prior to coming.
I think good is subjective. I say yes, but someone else may not. You have to look at what's important to you - and is it a good place for you to be according to the goals you set.
@@MantimeHustle I've heard about that man. I have a friend who works on the spot market and told me about the stepdeck rates. Sometimes I kind of wish I did that. Maybe in the future. Working on some other things right now.
Wow! No one has ever asked a question pertaining to the injuries sustained during that accident. I’m not even sure how you know. LOL Umm no, I kinda prayed for this truck in this specific color prior to applying. I just really loved the way it looked at the time. Boxy and bold! 😁 the comfortable ride is just a big perk that’s easier on my back! Lol He knows what you need though! Haha
You mentioned having spine problems in the video. I’m going to Prime soon and I had 2 neck surgeries. I’ve heard the Freightliners are super bouncy so I was thinking I might lease a Peterbilt.
@@luz5558 No, no heavy lifting involved. Rarely you may get a flower load where you unload boxes of flowers - but it isn’t often. The boxes may weigh 15 lbs or so, and every now and then one may weigh 25 lbs.
@@TravisKinley seems like you got everything figured out and know what you want in life and here I am waiting to get dropped off to hopefully find a better trainer then the one I have now, so we're heading back to Springfield
@@cooterbrown7681 I can assure you, I do know what I want in life, but I def do not have it all figured out. I spend most of the hours of my days constantly charting my course to my finish line. It may seem rough now, but the sun always comes out. Joy comes in the morning my friend.
Your first pronunciation was correct. I like your correlation to firefighters. Thanks for the shout out. I've been tanker for Prime for 6 and a half years now.
You’re on point but flatbed requires more critical thinking there isn’t a a handbook out there that teaches all methods of securement...it’s something you have to develop- I’m a rookie flatbed driver and between chaining, Tarping, and strapping flatbed is definitely more than cranking straps..it’s the understanding of what you’re transporting
so if a rookie picks flatbed for the physical exercise will you be taught how to do all the "chaining, Tarping, and strapping"??
@@rogerg0834 You will be taught some basics and common knowledge about the equipment but for the most part when securing unfamiliar loads you’re going to have to use your critical thinking ability bro based on the basic foundations of securement.
Thanks for this comment and the dialogue below. I plan on bringing a flatbedder on our podcast to talk more about flatbedding as I have VERY limited knowledge. Wasn't trying to do y'all any sort of injustice.
@@dturner145 Awesome, thank you for the answer!!
Well said.
I drove for TMC 10yrs all flatbed. Yes you must like physical work. Positive things are good pay per mi. no lumper fees no refer fuel load up Friday your done just run the load over the weekend go home do laundry maybe get a 34 reset most places no real set time just kind of show up sunshine wind in you hair freedom. Negative things Friday your done that am if you have a low $ week you can't make it up over the weekend. It is one thing to be wet another thing to be cold and it is another thing to be wet and cold. Frozen straps frozen winches pounding ice off them. Tarps wont roll up tight 4x normal size. Job sites standing in ankle plus mud. Job sites where you have to drive up a goat trail tree branches scratching you truck. All high or tall loads not created = some tall loads just want to shift on you that really sucks!!!!! All types of trucking divisions have positive and negative. What matters the most is the company you choose so when you have problems you can get help they are your 911. And every driver will need help out on the road at one time or another!!!!!!!!
Def some hard work on the flatbed side!
Flatbed we have to think of what ways the load could shift and secure it so that it doesn't move any direction. We also to figure out the best way to tarp it so that any elements of weather gets underneath the tarp that can damage the product on out trailers.
Very true! Thanks for that addition! I'm going to bring a flatbedder on our podcast to really talk flatbedding and give some justice to you guys. Major respect for the work y'all do.
There's something about your videos. I think it's your energy. I enjoy them.
Thanks Rod! Appreciate the support!
Being a new prime driver how it was explained to me in orientation was, the reefer guys don’t get paid as much, but they run more miles. While the tanker and flatbed guys are doing bankers hours with less miles
Technically, that’s true; however, when you look at the pay difference (on the company side only is what we are talking about), you’re talking a nickel per mile of a difference or so? It’s not that much of a pay difference.
@@TravisKinley interesting travis. Hadn’t had it broken down like that before. I appreciate that, makes more sense now
@@johnskowronski6469 No problem! If there’s ever anything I can do for you, let me know!
Refer to me seemed like the smartest choice from an economical standpoint in my opinion. People in the country are always going to need food not to mention it can double as a dry van 🤷🏾♂️ the economy can slow down and I’ll still be able to keep moving. But that’s just why I personally do refer 😂 we all have our own reasons
Same. That's a part of the reason I was comfortable staying with reefer. However, look at the economy shift we see now? The industry is dying for tanker drivers to deliver fuel. I keep seeing articles from various outlets about the shortage.
@@TravisKinley you make a solid point 🤔
@@GoldPhoenix Ya know - I think the biggest idea we can all rely on is this - there is no other way to move all this freight around the country. NO other way. We all have job security, whether with Prime or otherwise. That’s what I LOVE ab this industry.
Thats Washington Lol the river Orehon just the otherside as that Highway . And it can be windy too.
Well, flatbed requires more than just phesical work. I like flatbed because I was sitting on an office a lot of years lol, I want do some work. Beside, with flatbed you need to know about "WLL" and do some calculations and more responsibility on the street.
Some drivers put the bills inside the actual reefer unit (not inside the trailer but the unit that blows the cold air). You have to open the white doors on the unit itself to check if they are there.
Yeah - some drivers do. This one didn't. I checked both doors.
@@TravisKinley 10-4, hopefully it all worked out 🚚👍
LOL 😆 Back-Replacement, got me 😂
😂😂this was entertaining for sure but also a bit helpful, I just received my cdl permit a couple days ago and I’ve been leaning towards joining prime Inc I’ve been watching a few drivers channels that work at Prime but I heard U have to have your tanker’s endorsement to get on with them so this Friday I will be gettin my tanker’s endorsement and applying
Planning on coming to Prime in October of this year, or January of 2022. Tanker, and reefer are the top two i am interested in.
Those are def my two favs! As you can prolly tell. Lol Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.
@@TravisKinley Definitely!
@@TravisKinley I just got my permit and start orientation hopefully Monday and I’m thinking tanker I’m praying everything works out
@@Eah2019 Congrats! Keep me posted on how everything goes and let me know if there's anything I can do to help!
@@TravisKinley thank you I’m praying everything works out I’m super exited and can’t wait to start
😂 “just cuz we work for prime don’t mean we’re dumb”
I always wonder do they pay more for flat bed, tanker and reefer just cause the more work, critical thinking, wait times etc. I was under the impression trucking pays while the wheels turn. I guess get your schooling and experience and you are out of there. It get technical for example flatbed has especialized trailers like step deck and low boy trailers for heavy over sized loads. If only brokers would actually recognize and pay the difference.
Our trailers have a bill box. If it isn't there when we pick it up we call dispatch and they usually can get the bills emailed from the shipper to the receiver. Not a huge deal.
Yeah - usually, until it's Memorial Day weekend....
@@TravisKinley oops 😬
@@Liamshavingfun Lol you’re telling me.
Reefer or tanker people need to eat. The way inflation going to happen next few years not going to be to much building going on.
Flatbed is very rewarding but make no mistake… you will work your a*^ off! If you don’t love it love it you will ask yourself why am I doing this. All weather conditions and all hours . I slept great though. Starting out I would highly recommend pulling dry van or reefer first then go to better paying flatbed/specialized company. When I get back into driving I’m probably going
With flatbed you will also get a lot dirtier and we know showers are not always available when trucking
I can def imagine that!
I heard the drop times for flatbed always allow you to get to the truck stop early and shower
@@igotthejuicesucka7939 not always but most the time.
@@MantimeHustle man I couldn’t imagine having to hop in my bunk dirty. It’s one thing to not have a shower if you just been sitting, but after sweating and getting dirty phew 😮💨
I'm a fat boy, can't be slinging a tarp out there in 95 degree heat 😂 They would have to repower me and the load 🤷🤷
Yessir!! Exactly! 😂
Actually, they do spine replacement. I used to work for a company that had to laser etch serial numbers on all the parts.
My spine ain’t THAT bad off! 😂😂😂
You sound educated. What is your background? It actually gives me room for hope considering I have a background in teaching.
I studied at Liberty Univ for undergrad and Anderson Univ for grad.
I’m tanker at prime and it’s definitely Illinois jersey and Georgia for the food grade. Inedible is a little more confusing
I knew it was something like that! Couldn’t remember. How’d you like it? Are you a lease driver?
@@TravisKinley I’m actually in TNT, 3000 more miles left to upgrade. I am going lease tho, my trainer likes it, he’s lease as well.
@@refealthomas605 awesome man!
@@refealthomas605 how’s the pay for tanker weekly?
@@allabout_treetop it’s pretty good. I’m Midwest regional as well
Tanker drivers are like fire fighters you need to know where you are going and I know it is the same for all driver's but you need the pressure to move the water and or what ever you are hauling I personally am a retired fire fighter
I didn’t retire, but spent a little over 5 years in the Fire Service. Exactly why I made that analogy.
It's ok the reason I had to retire from the fire dept is I fell threw a roof the day after a house fire
@@johnblevins1349 Yeah. I got in a pretty traumatic bicycle accident that caused me not to be able to fight fire anymore.
I think after a few years I'm pretty sure I'm going to move to tanker. But you need to live Midwest or east coast. Or else your not going home in tanker division what iv been told. No tanker in AZ
Yeah, I'm pretty sure you're right. They have like a triangulated area from the SE that runs to NE and as far west as maybe Ohio area. Not sure. However, they are growing - so you never know.
Another great video. Man you make me laugh all the time. I'll be making that call tomorrow to Barbara as we discussed. Be safe out there.
Great Brent! Keep me posted man! Let me know if there's anything I can do.
@@TravisKinley I.just.spoke with Barbara..She was a great help and answered my questions. I'm going to go and fill out.the application on line in a little bit. I told.her.yiu were very helpful in answering my questions as well. Thanks again for the information and being open and honest with me. I'll keep you posted on the process.
@@kingcheftrucking8859 She’s really nice. Lol If you want to put my driver code down as a referral, it is “KINTRA” and my truck number is 711506! 👍🏾
Flatbed pays more
Beautiful scenery!!! Love the intro
It was great man!
My neck of the woods, the Columbia Gorge:)
Beautiful!
Spent 11 years on the road running 48 and 11 west, both as company and O/Operator. Miss it a lot, but family time was more important. So I’ll live it through you., keep up the good work.
@@Kingsmen18392 appreciate it!
I’m from North Carolina as well , where do they send you for school? And do you have to deal with mountains a lot
I’m from SC and they sent me to Springfield. EXTREMELY nice place. Pittston is nice too but Springfield is headquarters! It’s tight. I don’t deal with mountains A LOT but I get my fair share. It’s simple. Literally just taking your time is all it takes to navigate safely and easily.
@@TravisKinley thanks my brother I appreciate tha info.
Funny I know that road you did the intro on!
😂
Ok so where is it? How is it going to be delivered?
Finally done after lots of waiting.
Do a video on self driving trucks bc I want to do this but is it a point to do it bc they gone be on the road 2023
I will gladly do this! Thanks!
Do we get to choose our trainers ?
No, trainers and trainees are not allowed to "fish" for each other. Prime will pair you with someone if you did not already have an arrangement prior to coming.
Is prime a gud starter company
I think good is subjective. I say yes, but someone else may not. You have to look at what's important to you - and is it a good place for you to be according to the goals you set.
I’m going to Prime Aug 30 tanker division. Couldn’t be more excited man. Any advice/ tips ?
Just work hard and gain as much info as you can. This job has so much to learn, there really isn't one piece of advice I would give over another.
@@TravisKinley i get a weird vibe from my recruitor man. Will I have to deal with my recruitor anymore once I get to orientation?
Prime Flatbed Or Prime Tanker?..
Ehhh. Lol you gotta make that decision. I don’t like either for me so I can’t even say. 😂
With flatbed u can go up and up. Oversized stepdeck rgn….that’s where the REAL MONEY is.
@@MantimeHustle I've heard about that man. I have a friend who works on the spot market and told me about the stepdeck rates. Sometimes I kind of wish I did that. Maybe in the future. Working on some other things right now.
@@TravisKinley most definitely. My company grossed 230k in 10 months so far which is on pace for what u should be shooting for for the year at 250
@@MantimeHustle good numbers there! With COVID, I lost out on a month, but I’m comfortable where I’m at. Keep on trucking!
Awesome intro!
Thanks man! I try to change the intro weekly. Kinda like my truck hobby to get my mind off of work.
Memorial weekend is better 😂
Not backwards. It's good
Oops. You didn't check?
If you wanna do a video comparing em. You can give me a call being that I’ve been flatbed for about a year now
We might have to get you on the podcast some time!
@@TravisKinley I’d be down for that. Just let me know when
Great video
Thanks brother!
New hater here. Will binge watch tomorrow.
LOL for sure!
Hi Travis! Love the videos. Did your spine problems factor in to you choosing a Peterbilt?
Wow! No one has ever asked a question pertaining to the injuries sustained during that accident. I’m not even sure how you know. LOL Umm no, I kinda prayed for this truck in this specific color prior to applying. I just really loved the way it looked at the time. Boxy and bold! 😁 the comfortable ride is just a big perk that’s easier on my back! Lol He knows what you need though! Haha
You mentioned having spine problems in the video. I’m going to Prime soon and I had 2 neck surgeries. I’ve heard the Freightliners are super bouncy so I was thinking I might lease a Peterbilt.
@@kristi6486 There’s def a big difference in the bumpiness between the two. Pros and cons to both of them for sure.
@@TravisKinley lol you did mention it in this video…quick question: is there any heavy lifting involved when working with refer? Thank you
@@luz5558 No, no heavy lifting involved. Rarely you may get a flower load where you unload boxes of flowers - but it isn’t often. The boxes may weigh 15 lbs or so, and every now and then one may weigh 25 lbs.
Growing the beard again?
No - that’s just unkept. LOL
You are one lucky guy
Why's that?
@@TravisKinley seems like you got everything figured out and know what you want in life and here I am waiting to get dropped off to hopefully find a better trainer then the one I have now, so we're heading back to Springfield
@@cooterbrown7681 I can assure you, I do know what I want in life, but I def do not have it all figured out. I spend most of the hours of my days constantly charting my course to my finish line. It may seem rough now, but the sun always comes out. Joy comes in the morning my friend.
None of them