ask your questions about prime inc here

Discussion in 'Prime' started by bartage, May 6, 2009.

  1. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    You might have to take a seat out and throw a few other non-essentials items out...:biggrin_25523:
     
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  3. TheUnfortunate

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    Well knowin me i prolly would take it out to make room for a fridge.....lol or take it out so they ok it then put the #### back in
     
  4. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Don't pay any attention to notarps... he's just trying to be funny.

    The tractor has to be less than 2 years old - that's usually tough because they haven't depreciated much at 2 years. I think its a maximum of a 240" wheelbase, and Sazook has a better guess at dry weight than I do.

    It's handy for any OTR company to have a group of owner-ops available. They can pull the "hero" loads since they don't have to limit their speed unless insurance requires it, or they go to Canada. Also, it's an easy way for a carrier to expand their fleet without the expense of financing addtional equipment.
     
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  5. TheUnfortunate

    TheUnfortunate Bobtail Member

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    so if i get a truck at the age of 2 then when its aged past 3 yres do i have to replace it?
     
  6. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    No... it has to be less than two years old to lease on. As long as you keep the truck up you can continue to pull their freight with it - I don't recall what the maximum age is though. For example, this is 2010... the truck would have to be a model year 2008 or newer. That will change to 2009 on January 1st.
     
  7. TheUnfortunate

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    #### lol 2 yrs is still kinda harsh tho....i cant remember them all but alot of the compnies i looked at b4 prime was 5,6, and 10 yrs or newer....ohwell like i said thatll be a while from now im just infoseeking i hop on the siver mutt for orientation this sunday after noon
     
  8. ironpony

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    Good luck fella - its been good for me. If you're interested when you get there, drop by the leasing office in the Millenium building and ask them for an information sheet about leasing your truck on with Prime.
     
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  9. sazook

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    I think it's actually 3 years. I went and got information on it at some point last year, and I'm pretty sure a 2 year limit would have stuck out in my mind.
     
  10. pigfarmer01

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    all right ip and everyone well heres the deal thank you guys so much for helping me make my mind up lol ive been out since the 10th of last month on my so called 60000 mile adventure lol. and well its worth it to answer a couple of questions the pay after completion is 30 cents till your 80000 then 33 the week befor i started they took a penney away but its cool.as far as any bad thing about the co to anyone that wants to no ask any driver how they like it lol. let me tell you guys what ive been here almost a month now and have talked with many many drivers and not one complaint never any neg things said and the drivers are happy and helpfull.its kinda like the twilight zone lol. every driver has his or hers own opion and well mine is dam good.thank you guys so much and be safe out there.
     
  11. ironpony

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    It's 2. Had a lengthy discussion with Fred over it considering the prices of used trucks in the last year or so.
     
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