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Prime or Central Refrigerated ??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BiggDaddy, Feb 7, 2012.

Which is the lessor of the 2 evils?

Poll closed Feb 15, 2012.
  1. *

    Prime Inc.

    5 vote(s)
    62.5%
  2. *

    Central Refrigerated Services

    4 vote(s)
    50.0%
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  1. Feb 9, 2012 #11
    BiggDaddy

    BiggDaddy Light Load Member

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    That was another concern I had. The Central drivers say that if you want to stay Company, they won't push you. I think it would be foolish to lease with anyone being new into the business. Until you have a few years under your belt and know the ins and outs. And at that point, if your in a position to, I think buying a truck is a much smarter plan than leasing one.
     
    BiggDaddy, Feb 9, 2012
    BiggDaddy, Feb 9, 2012
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  3. Feb 9, 2012 #12
    BiggDaddy

    BiggDaddy Light Load Member

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    Looks like I am going to stick with my first choice (Central).
    Thanks for your input...I appreciate it.
     
    BiggDaddy, Feb 9, 2012
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  4. Feb 9, 2012 #13
    WVUfan

    WVUfan Light Load Member

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    I'm learning for Prime right now and not once have they ever mentioned going Lease. They tell you about the option - but that's up to you. I'm working with a Lease-Op, and he's showing me all his books and everything - but other than that, when it comes down to it - It becomes my choice.
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2012 #14
    BiggDaddy

    BiggDaddy Light Load Member

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    How long have you been training? How do you like it?
     
    BiggDaddy, Feb 9, 2012
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  7. Feb 9, 2012 #15
    sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    Ok. You set me straight. Why do you think he's showing you all his books. Maybe Prime is priming you for your own lease????
     
    sevenmph, Feb 9, 2012
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  8. Feb 9, 2012 #16
    Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

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    Ding ding ding ding.... Give that man a cigar!! Same thing is done at Central... But you also have the opportunity to say no... Can you at Prime? I don't know because we have never worked for them.
     
    Lady K, Feb 9, 2012
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  9. Feb 9, 2012 #17
    BiggDaddy

    BiggDaddy Light Load Member

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    Funny how that works!
     
    BiggDaddy, Feb 9, 2012
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  10. Feb 9, 2012 #18
    skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    NO. They won't.
     
    skellr, Feb 9, 2012
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  11. Feb 9, 2012 #19
    Truckers Wife727

    Truckers Wife727 Bobtail Member

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    Prime does not push their drivers to lease.
     
    Truckers Wife727, Feb 9, 2012
    Truckers Wife727, Feb 9, 2012
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