(New) Prime Inc. Springfield Mo.

CHICKENHAWK

Do you still drive for PRIME??? Or did you make a switch?

 

'The Trucking Companies as a' whole need to change what they are doing!
1 Start by treating employees like people not computer chips.
2 The People' do make the 'Trucks Run Stop and Return'.
3 And it all starts at Training Day The New Prime Inc Can Think.
4 Respect' with everyone why not.
5 Dont Over Run The New Prime Inc Drivers Sleep Is OK!
6 Train take some time maybe more then just Ten Days
7 Good Drivers take time not milla seconds to train'
8 And maybe the Insurance Company will see the change.hay!
9 Keeping People Employed Is Not Such A Bad Idea Hum.
Just a number of comments about Trucking Companies And The.
New Prime Inc. Why Not Become The Best Trainer And Employer.
Its not unthinkable.. The New Prime Inc has Top Equipment.
Fine Trucks Number 1 In Corporate Quarters.. Cruzer

 

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I have heard alot of things frm leasers, I think the companies like to make BIG promises of "more money" to be made. DO any leasers sit down and do a cost per cost (company pays/lease payments and all that goes with LEASING) my advise to anyone is DO NOT sign a lease with any company until you check out ALL options. I was a trainer and that is what I showed people then it was up to them at least they were pre-warned before losing anything. Stay safe

 

If you decide to lease or purchase a truck make sure you have money saved and from what I've read on these boards don't do it with winter coming on because freight slows down. Do it in March of 2008, that way when frieght picks back up you can run hard and save money so if freight is slow next winter or anytime you'll have some money in savings to cover yourself. The reason for most small business that fail no matter what industry is lack of capital. What ever you figure it takes to run for 6 months ie; Fuel, Repairs, Tires, Oil Changes and your personal expenses at home is what you should have in savings before leasing or purchasing a truck. Probably minimum $25,000-$50,000 to be safe. Think of worse case scenario you fall and get hurt and can't drive for 3 months.

It looks like the lease payments with Prime are $600-$800 a week, but that does include taxes, permits and most of your insurance. If you purchase a new truck out right with no money down your looking at probably $1,500-$2,000 minimum a month before taxes, permits insurance. If you purcahse a used rig make sure you have money saved up. There are other companies who do the lease also, check with them you may save money of weekly payments.

My advice here does not come from alot of trucking background just business background. Yes and I learned alot of it by making bad mistakes and not investigating enough. So do your homework and DON"T RUSH into anything. But I've also done well when I did my homework and wasn't afraid to ask questions.

PS. DON'T WORRY THAT SOME BIG COMPANY IS MAKING MONEY, ALL THAT MATTERS ARE YOU MAKING ENOUGH, IF NOT DROP THE LEASE AT LEAST WITH PRIME IT'S A WALKWAY!

Best of Luck

 

Why not lease if your a company driver? With Prime, your making more money as a lease operator then a company driver (with someone else) so give it a whirl. If it doesnt work out, go back to your last company job!? Company driver you earn ? Lease operator you make more, and owner op even more!! DRIVE SAFE!

 

I agree but I think people should get their feet wet first! Need time just to learn the business before trying to run a business.

 

Thanks' for the' return posts' everyone good lets see the companies try.
just a' little more driver respect and 'I think they will get it back!
Oh' one more thing' Companey Owners Try to keep the really serious..
Student's on you will see a better return for sure the ones who want.
To become Truck Drivers' maybe not real smart but wanting to learn.
They will be top drivers' Roco