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How is Prime Inc. Advanced Fleet Program?

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Falcone, Nov 9, 2013.

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  1. Nov 9, 2013 #1
    Falcone

    Falcone Bobtail Member

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    After getting a couple of years experience I want to start my own fleet. I was wondering if anyone ever used this Prime program and if it was profitable for them? Also how deep was their fuel discounts?
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2013 #2
    Passin Thru

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    Read the forums on why people don't recommend Prime.
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2013 #3
    FLATBED

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    He will also read on how some actually made things work as well , not everything is NEGATIVE
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2013 #4
    ironpony

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    Sounds like the logistics program aimed at larger fleets... I see they have Wil-Trans on the Youtube video. Wil-Trans has been associated with Prime for years, and they seem to do well with it.

    I know a number of single-truck owners who work on the "logistics side." They run under their own authority which allows them to access Prime's freight network running loads on Prime trailers, as well as take advantage of their own loads. The fuel program is the same one that all of the Prime associates and lease operators use. In-network discounts are quite good... you just have to find the best base price along your route from either a canned macro or analyzing the data on the fuel web page. TA/Petro is cost plus, for example.
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2013 #5
    silenteagle

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    Independent contractors can also build a fleet of trucks within Prime using Prime's authority. It's a bit tricky, but it is doable. I know several 10 truck companies that are running under Prime's numbers.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2013 #6
    379exhd

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    Uh suggestion. Send a PM to flatbed and ask him about owning a fleet. He can tell you what goes into it that may help you.
     
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  9. Nov 11, 2013 #7
    Falcone

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    That's a pretty rig... Thats yours?
     
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  10. Nov 11, 2013 #8
    Falcone

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    The only tough thing about the program is you have to screen your own drivers. Background, DMV, and drug tests can be pricey. What's the cheapest way to get this done? How do you develop a safety department within your company? Do you contract out for things like this?
     
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  11. Nov 13, 2013 #9
    silenteagle

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    If you have your own authority you have to do everything. If you build the fleet under Prime's authority, Prime will do all of that stuff. That's your 8% at work.....
     
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  12. Mar 12, 2017 #10
    Mark Falcone

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    Flatbed hit me up on inbox I'd like to find out the ins and outs of starting a fleet under Primes authority on the lease side. I'm currently a lease driver now with 3 years with Prime. Truck#660332
     
    Mark Falcone, Mar 12, 2017
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