Why does everyone hate Prime so much?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Kry0n, Jan 6, 2016.

  1. Kry0n

    Kry0n Light Load Member

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    It seems the majority of the members here hate Prime.
    Why is that?
    Because they are governed so low?
    Bad reputation of not being truthful?
    What's the deal...
     
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  3. mountaingote

    mountaingote Road Train Member

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    I've never had any dealings with them, but the owner got rich by not spending money. Go figure
     
  4. JPenn

    JPenn Road Train Member

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    55mph in a 70mph or better zone? Reputation for hiring people with little more qualification than a pulse? I'm sure there are others.
     
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  5. Swedish Chef

    Swedish Chef Heavy Load Member

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    Because I have to pass 20+ of their trucks daily, and I'm only governed at 65. Other than that, I don't have anything against them.
     
  6. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    I don't hate them. Just gets annoying when there's a line of cars on the hammer lane and I can't move over. Eventually we start climbing a hill and I lose all my power and now I can't pass without causing a rolling road block.
     
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  7. LivingDatRoadLife

    LivingDatRoadLife Light Load Member

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    When did speed determine you're a professional driver. Not every truck slow some do 65+
     
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  8. Finalsomnia

    Finalsomnia Medium Load Member

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    If they are paid well and enjoy their jobs, then awesome. I hate the times, though, when I'm stuck behind a Prime truck going up a hill, which causes me to lose a chunk of my momentum.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    What are prime trucks governed at?
     
  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I remember the day when Prime trucks would run 75+.
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Me too,i was in training at prime and Roger was my trainer.back then Prime was the fasted trks on the road for company trucks.
     
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